Why he look like this

[ChadTheCham]

This is my chameleon Chad. He’s the homie why is he black on the top and bright on the bottom. I think he was probably just scared because he went back to normal when I got him back into his cage but still wondering if there’s a reason.

 

[MissSkittles]

This is my chameleon Chad. He’s the homie why is he black on the top and bright on the bottom. I think he was probably just scared because he went back to normal when I got him back into his cage but still wondering if there’s a reason.

When they get fired up, those are the colors that you’ll see. Did that black area just behind his head go back to normal color or did it stay dark/black? Also, I see a double dome lamp but not your uvb. What type of uvb are you using?

 

[ChadTheCham]

I have a little uvb in the double bulb but I just ordered a t5 strip one for him that I think he will love. And ya it went back to normal I think he was just mad.

 

[ChadTheCham]

When they get fired up, those are the colors that you’ll see. Did that black area just behind his head go back to normal color or did it stay dark/black? Also, I see a double dome lamp but not your uvb. What type of uvb are you using?

And the t5 bulb will be much healthier than that tiny uvb bulb

 

[MissSkittles]

And the t5 bulb will be much healthier than that tiny uvb bulb

Yes, very much so! Unfortunately the coil screw in bulbs only provide a very narrow area of uvb and only at a much too close range. What are you using for supplements? Just as important as correct Uvb, you need the correct supplementation regimen.

 

[ChadTheCham]

Yes, very much so! Unfortunately the coil screw in bulbs only provide a very narrow area of uvb and only at a much too close range. What are you using for supplements? Just as important as correct Uvb, you need the correct supplementation regimen.

I have a calcium powder supplement with D3 and another reptivite vitamin with D3 that I switch between feedings

 

[MissSkittles]

Ok, so it sounds like you’re giving too much D3. It builds up in the body and can become a real problem. If you have the Reptivite with D3, that is great! You’ll need to give that once every two weeks. For every feeding (except the Reptivite one) you’ll need a calcium without D3.

 

[ChadTheCham]

Ok, so it sounds like you’re giving too much D3. It builds up in the body and can become a real problem. If you have the Reptivite with D3, that is great! You’ll need to give that once every two weeks. For every feeding (except the Reptivite one) you’ll need a calcium without D3.

I don’t dust for every feeding but like I switch between the two supplements when I do ??

 

[MissSkittles]

I forgot to add...the Reptivite with D3 is your multivitamin and D3, so two products in one. It also is one of the few that has preformed vitamin A which is great for eye health.

 

[ChadTheCham]

Ok, so it sounds like you’re giving too much D3. It builds up in the body and can become a real problem. If you have the Reptivite with D3, that is great! You’ll need to give that once every two weeks. For every feeding (except the Reptivite one) you’ll need a calcium without D3.

I gotta find a calcium wifout it tho

 

[MissSkittles]

I gotta find a calcium wifout it tho

Yes. It’s sometimes hard to find in chain pet stores for some reason. You may have to order it on line. This is a good one to use.

 

[Pearl Fields]

And then there’s also repti calcium without d3 if you can’t find the one above ^

 

[MissSkittles]

A great place to learn consistent info about keeping your cham is https://chameleonacademy.com/veiled-chameleon-care/. The entire site is fantastic and includes podcasts. You’ll not only learn what to do and ideas how to do it, but why to do it that way. Another great resource for learning is Neptune the Chameleon on YouTube. And of course, the forum is always here and you can ask whatever questions you may have.

 

[PabloTheCham]

He definitely looks like a chad XD

 

[Pearl Fields]

He definitely looks like a chad XD

Agreed