Veiled Chameleon Help?

Howdy,

Now would be a good time to sort out any husbandry issues etc. Among other things, low basking temps can often lead to a color shift to brown in an attempt to adsorb more heat. If the basking location doesn't allow his body temp to raise up to ~90F then you may need to adjust your basking lighting to improve the situation. Be careful not to over do it an cause a burn (common mistake).

I'd suggest posting detailed info and photos in the appropriate section of www.chameleonforums.com. You'll want to include cut/paste of the info in this link: http://www.chameleonforums.com/how-ask-help-66/

Here is what you'll find:

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Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.

Chameleon Info:

Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?

Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?

Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?

Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?

Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?

Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?

History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.

Cage Info:

Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?

Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?

Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?

Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?

Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?

Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?

Location - Where are you geographically located?

Pictures are helpful

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Dave Weldon

Co-founder of South Bay Chameleon Keepers

A bearded dragon could be a higher familly puppy given that such a lot are very tame and cuddly, a veiled chameleon is smaller and faster so that you could uncover it difficult to manage it and might lose it.

Yes, normal.