new chameleon pics. - Page 2

Corey209 · 01-06-13, 08:43 PM

Pick this up Zilla Gut Load Cricket Drink with Calcium at PETCO

Give it to your crickets and wait 24 hours until using for your cham's food. This will give them the calcium they need and it doesn't hurt to dust your crickets either.

snakekid6996 · 01-06-13, 08:51 PM

I already have a gut load drink, I feed them potatoes, spinich, apples, lettice, and oatmeal, and I plan on dusting them once he starts eating regulrly. He still hassn't eattn :/. H=Today is the first full day he's been here. I'm gunna try one more time to feed him with tweezers and if it doesnt work i'll leave 5 crickets in a red solo cup over night and while i'm at school tommorow and see if he will find and eat them.

snakekid6996 · 01-07-13, 02:51 PM

I caught him getting out last night >.> there is a gap about 2X bigger than the rest on his top that he fit threw. luckly I caught him.. I took off the top for now and just put a screen cover on. Also, He's been here 2 days and ate nothing. I've found 3 of his poop and seen him drink, but I know he hassn't eatten.. How long should I wait before I start to worry?

Gungirl · 01-07-13, 02:53 PM

Is he in a busy part of the house? ( near a tv, radio or just being walked past often.) As far as I am aware these guys stress very easily. If he is in a busier part of the house you might be stressing him out a lot.

snakekid6996 · 01-07-13, 02:59 PM

haha nvm he just ate his first cricket

poison123 · 01-07-13, 03:49 PM

Just be sure not to over handle her. Thats a mistake a lot of people make.

Ryan1976 · 01-15-13, 10:07 PM

Hey SnakeKid... I'm new to this Forum and noticed your post about your Veiled Chameleon. It looks like you have received a lot of good advice on here. However, if you still have any questions, please get in touch with me. I actually raise Veiled Chams. I'm sure I can help you out with any questions or advice you might need. Just let me know... I'd be happy to help!! Chams are my absolute favorite. By now, I'm sure you have realized how great Veiled Chams are to raise. I know these postings are a little old... but, I just wanted to offer my help if you need it.

I also have a Female Veiled. I have only mated her once, and her eggs are actually hatching right now. So, I have approximately 30 Baby Veiled Chams right now... and more on the way!! I can also answer any questions you might have about the egg laying process and the best way to help your Cham lay. As other people have stated, even if your Cham has not mated with a Male, she will still produce eggs. I'm sure you've done research by now, so I'm sure you know she must be provided a place to lay her infertile eggs. If not, she will become egg-bound and die. That is the most important thing to know when you have a Female Veiled. You will know when she's ready to lay. She will start getting bigger and her demeanor will change. They get very "lovey" when they are gravid (producing eggs). Plus, she will start climbing all over the habit... ESPECIALLY at the bottom. That's the best sign that she is ready to lay her eggs... she's basically "looking" for somewhere to bury them.

Anyway, let me know if you have any questions. I'd be glad to help. Also, she looks like a very healthy Cham!!

snakekid6996 · 01-16-13, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan1976

Hey SnakeKid... I'm new to this Forum and noticed your post about your Veiled Chameleon. It looks like you have received a lot of good advice on here. However, if you still have any questions, please get in touch with me. I actually raise Veiled Chams. I'm sure I can help you out with any questions or advice you might need. Just let me know... I'd be happy to help!! Chams are my absolute favorite. By now, I'm sure you have realized how great Veiled Chams are to raise. I know these postings are a little old... but, I just wanted to offer my help if you need it.

I also have a Female Veiled. I have only mated her once, and her eggs are actually hatching right now. So, I have approximately 30 Baby Veiled Chams right now... and more on the way!! I can also answer any questions you might have about the egg laying process and the best way to help your Cham lay. As other people have stated, even if your Cham has not mated with a Male, she will still produce eggs. I'm sure you've done research by now, so I'm sure you know she must be provided a place to lay her infertile eggs. If not, she will become egg-bound and die. That is the most important thing to know when you have a Female Veiled. You will know when she's ready to lay. She will start getting bigger and her demeanor will change. They get very "lovey" when they are gravid (producing eggs). Plus, she will start climbing all over the habit... ESPECIALLY at the bottom. That's the best sign that she is ready to lay her eggs... she's basically "looking" for somewhere to bury them.

Anyway, let me know if you have any questions. I'd be glad to help. Also, she looks like a very healthy Cham!!

Thanks

I'm sure I'll need Your help sooner or later. It's good to know there is someone on here with a lot of experience that's got my back. This is not only my first chameleon, but also my first lizard. All I've ever owned is snakes. However, I'm glad I got her, because, although a little more challenging, she is already proving to be a fun little pet.