When will he shed ? I'm worried he's not growing

[elfbane]

I have a veild chameleon he was sold as being 5-6 months old at a expo in October And I was wondering if you had any tips on boosting growth

 

[Daniel Martin]

If he is that small I'm not sure he is 6 months. You shouldn't worry too much though, he should be growing soon. When he does shed, spray with warm water to help his shed

 

[elfbane]

Ok thank you I was worried because his casqe wasint growing it has a wave in it and I was worried about him developing mbd so I have upped his vitamin intake and his calcium for the time being also I was wondering if I dissolve some calcium and vitamans into his water will he benefit ? Or is it a waisted effort ?

 

[Lizzie The Chameleon]

how long have you had him? definitely looks younger... i would have him tested for parasites such as coccadia that can stunt growth if he truly is that age

 

[Daniel Martin]

Ok thank you I was worried because his casqe wasint growing it has a wave in it and I was worried about him developing mbd so I have upped his vitamin intake and his calcium for the time being also I was wondering if I dissolve some calcium and vitamans into his water will he benefit ? Or is it a waisted effort ?

No it's not a waste. It is a good way too get vitamins into him. Go ahead and try it

 

[Sticktongue]

What supplement schedule are you currently on ?

 

[elfbane]

I have had him since October 24 and I regularly dust with vitamins and calcium and about every other feeding I do the d3 calcium his vitamans also have d3 can it be that he's getting too much ? I lost a baby Jackson's chameleon prior to him he was a free give away at the pet store and I have been trying real hard to keep him healthy

 

[Lizzie The Chameleon]

you need to dust with calcium without d3 every feeding, with d3 every other week. multivitamin on the weeks without d3

 

[Sticktongue]

you need to dust with calcium without d3 every feeding, with d3 every other week. multivitamin on the weeks without d3

Yep, stick to that and you'll be good.

 

[elfbane]

Ok thank you

 

[RandellTheCham]

He looks roughly same age as my 4 month male

 

[elfbane]

Here is a video of him today I think I'm just being cautious does he look healthy

 

[RandellTheCham]

In picture he looks great!

 

[elfbane]

Shoot I can't get the video to post but I took new pics today of him and his cage he has a free range too I'm just real finicky about his health I have always wanted a chameleon and I just want to make sure he's happy and healthy

 

[RandellTheCham]

He(she) looks a little stressed but healthy to me, cage set up looks fine but i reconmend some plantage around the top where they bask chameleon like to constantly have access to places to hide.

I also use repashy superfood calcium plus which will help bring thier colours right out.