What can I feed my Jackson chameleon?
Feeding: Chameleons are insectivores meaning they should only be fed live insects. Great feeder insects include crickets, silkworms, hornworms, butterworms, dubia roaches and superworms. Waxworms and mealworms are high in fat content and harder to digest so should only be used on occasion.
How many times a day should you feed a Jackson chameleon?
Very young Jackson’s chameleons need to eat as much as they can twice a day. The best staples for baby chameleons (1-3 months old) are extra small Dubia roaches and black soldier fly larvae. As the chameleons grow, they will be able to eat larger insects, and as a result, will need to eat less frequently.
Why are chameleons so good at hiding their symptoms?
It’s also due to the fact chameleons can get sick pretty easily if these specific requirements aren’t taken care of. Of course, an animal getting sick is nothing new but when a chameleon gets sick they are very good at hiding their symptoms.
How can I get my Chameleon to stop getting sick?
As well as automatic misting you can mist by hand or by using a dripper system. You can also give your chameleon a shower where you take the chameleon out of the cage, put them on a plant and place them in the shower. Don’t direct water directly onto them but have the showerhead aimed at the wall so the water bounces onto them.
What causes a chameleon to get sick in the mouth?
This is caused by bacterial infections getting into the jawline of a chameleon. What are the symptoms of chameleon stomatitis?
What should I do if my chameleon has a tongue problem?
Place the tank in a warm and dark area and leave the chameleon be. Don’t use an extra heat source just make sure the room is warm. This should enable your chameleon to eventually retract its tongue on their own and return to normal. However, if you’re, understandably, not confident of dealing with this then get them to the vet.
As well as automatic misting you can mist by hand or by using a dripper system. You can also give your chameleon a shower where you take the chameleon out of the cage, put them on a plant and place them in the shower. Don’t direct water directly onto them but have the showerhead aimed at the wall so the water bounces onto them.
It’s also due to the fact chameleons can get sick pretty easily if these specific requirements aren’t taken care of. Of course, an animal getting sick is nothing new but when a chameleon gets sick they are very good at hiding their symptoms.
This is caused by bacterial infections getting into the jawline of a chameleon. What are the symptoms of chameleon stomatitis?
Place the tank in a warm and dark area and leave the chameleon be. Don’t use an extra heat source just make sure the room is warm. This should enable your chameleon to eventually retract its tongue on their own and return to normal. However, if you’re, understandably, not confident of dealing with this then get them to the vet.
