Why does my chameleon keep missing?
Poor tongue control / Missing the insects can be a sign of a calcium deficiency, or deficiency in B vitamins, and /or sometimes vitamin A deficiency. A good supplement or improved gutload containing these vitamins usually helps within a week if vitamin deficiency is the reason and the case is not too far gone.
How long can you go without feeding a chameleon?
Generally, they can survive 1-2 weeks without food and water before they perish. They normally go 2-3 days between meals. When time intervals get longer, the chameleon will begin losing weight. Same with water, if a chameleon is not able to get daily water or misting it will begin to dehydrate.
Do chameleons miss their food?
chams don’t miss. If they do something is wrong internally in some form. I would sit and look at all angles of nutritional intake and make sure they are adequate.
What should I do if my chameleon is not eating?
The first thing to do is offer them a juicy chameleon treat. The best thing for this is a wax worm as chameleons go nuts for them, it’s their equivalent of chocolate! If your chameleon eats this it’s likely they’re just being picky eaters. Adding different insects should get them eating again.
When to take a chameleon to the vet?
A good rule of thumb is if you suspect a minor issue as to why your chameleon hasn’t eaten and it’s been 7 to 10 days since they last ate then you need to take them to the vet. Chameleons can go without food this long OK but any longer than that, regardless of the suspected cause, I recommend a vet visit.
Why does my chameleon have pus in its mouth?
It can also be the result of poor supplement provision or if the chameleon has injured their tongue somehow. Mouth Rot – This is a mouth infection that has symptoms like yellow/green pus in the mouth, soft jaw or scab like marks on the outside of the mouth.
What’s the average weight of a veiled chameleon?
Weight – If you have a digital scale weigh your chameleon to check they’re not underfed. A good weight for an adult male panther, Jackson or veiled chameleon is between 80 and 180 grams and females between 60 and 130 grams.
The chameleon tongue’s aim may become misguided, or the tongue’s reach gradually decreases until the chameleon can project it just a little or not at all. Poor tongue control / Missing the insects can be a sign of a calcium deficiency, or deficiency in B vitamins, and /or sometimes vitamin A deficiency.
