Veiled chameleon shedding

[Liamruss89]

My veiled chameleon had been shedding for a while is there anything I could do too help him iv tried spraying him and the viv with warm water I also have a repti fogger But not used it in a while he doesn't like it

 

[jpowell86]

I would shower him. Place a perch in the shower that is stable and that he can easily and comfortably sit on. I like to point the shower head against the wall and let the off spray and humidity do it's work. Don't let the water hit him directly. Only put the water on luke warm because chameleons can easily burn. I would also give him a couple 45 minute sessions in this case so that he can complete his shed entirely. Good luck!

 

[Liamruss89]

I would shower him but he's not really tame he only comes out on his terms but that's now and again so need another solution his humidity is between 80/90 and can't get it any higher

 

[mvad]

Increasing humidity will help the shedding process. How old is your cham? Unless the shed is leaving rings on the tail or legs and impeding blood flow I wouldn't worry. Shedding can take days.

 

[Liamruss89]

He's just over a year old how do you mean rings

 

[mvad]

Sometimes when shedding rings of shedding skin can be left behind on the limbs or tail. I've read these can cause issues of blood flow to the extremities.​

 

[JLP474]

I would shower him but he's not really tame he only comes out on his terms but that's now and again so need another solution his humidity is between 80/90 and can't get it any higher

Can the humidity be too high?

 

[Liamruss89]

Can the humidity be too high?

I think 80-90 is a quite reasonable maybe a bit higher

 

[Nicholasdeaan]

80-90% humidity for a veiled is plenty. I keep mine at 60%70 and even that's ok. But since your humidity is all ready at such a high percentage, a shower is definitely going to help in your case.

 

[Liamruss89]

I can't get him out too shower him he's not very tame so need other options

 

[SocialNumb]

Have you tried a long stick? Tuck it under him, when he's on it, you got him. Or you could leave the stick in place till he gets's on it, then grab it and go. Grab another plant, leave it outside his cage with the door open and put a stick between the two till he climbs on it. Get creative.

 

[Liamruss89]

I will try that does the water need too be warm thou

 

[Nicholasdeaan]

Yes luke warm. No hot water though, they can burn very easily! If you have to get him out, then you have to get him out. Use a stick or something. If not, just keep misting heavily.

 

[Liamruss89]

I will try it with my spare branch then use a plant in the shower with him on it

 

[Nicholasdeaan]

I will try it with my spare branch then use a plant in the shower with him on it

There you go. All set.

 

[Liamruss89]

Hopefully he won't jump off the tree or won't be able too get him back on

 

[mvad]

I think 80-90 is a quite reasonable maybe a bit higher

Veilds require and thrive in 40-70% humidity.

https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/caresheets/veiled/