Why does my chameleon stay in one spot?
A lizard that sits under the heat spot all day is a lizard that is trying unsuccessfully to raise his body temperature as warm as his instinct is telling him to raise it. If that is what your chameleon is doing, my advice is to increase the heat a bit and observe to see if his behavior changes…
Why is my chameleon sitting on the floor?
Chameleons need a sense of security and if they do not have the cover they are looking for in he way of plant life then they can get restless looking for it. To avoid this make sure your cage has a section that is thick with leaves. Another reason for pacing the floor is for males trying to find a mate.
Why does a Chameleon go in the same spot every time?
Chameleons are actually pretty clean animals and captive ones will often designate a particular area in their enclosure and more or less go in the same spot every time. This makes it much easier for you to spot whether they have gone or not and it makes it much easier for you to clean.
Where is the best place for a chameleon to bask?
C. Basking Spot: Chameleons should have an area where they have the best access to the basking bulb. This can be a few branches or the top of a plant, but it should be located at a safe distance from the bulb itself so the chameleon does not burn themselves by accident.
How does a chameleon warm up in captivity?
In the wild, chameleons look to the sun rise and bask until their body temperature is sufficient for optimal hunting, digestion, and general function. In captivity we give them this warm up through a basking bulb which is usually an incandescent bulb shining on their basking branch.
What kind of light does a chameleon need?
They need a basking bulband a UVB bulb. The basking bulb will provide a hot spot that the chameleon can bask in to warm up. The wattage of the bulb will depend on the specific temperatures the species needs, but for example, a 60w bulb will give me roughly 80-83F temps.
Chameleons are actually pretty clean animals and captive ones will often designate a particular area in their enclosure and more or less go in the same spot every time. This makes it much easier for you to spot whether they have gone or not and it makes it much easier for you to clean.
How can you tell when a chameleon is going to poop?
If you move things around a bit in their enclosure they will designate a different spot and start going there. You’ll know when a chameleon is going to poop because they lift their tail up, sort of stick their butt out and give you a look that says ‘do you really have to watch me do this?’ at which point you feel a bit awkward and turn away.
How can you tell if a chameleon is too hot?
An extra sign of your chameleon being too hot is if it’s showing a light coloration all the time. Although this looks pretty, chameleons, veiled chameleons in particular, tend to show a neutral medium green color to indicate things are generally all OK. Read more about chameleon temperature here.
How often should I Clean my chameleon’s cage?
To clean just pick up any feces you see using a paper towel and give the area a little wipe with a damp cloth afterwards to clean up any residue. It can be a bit more fiddly when cleaning off a leave or perch but the same process applies. Do a more thorough clean of the cage once every two or three weeks. Phew!
