We've been watching the videos and I haven't found one yet that answers why my veiled (male) chameleon is digging. He hasn't done this before and he is 2 1/2 years old. Thank you.
I like to hand feed and free range my chameleon. If I free range the bugs I just get a couple, throw them in and watch my chameleon eat all of them, then do that process again!
My baby is just over three months. He does not like the cup feeding. I have been just placing bugs on a nearby leaf, then leaving the room and peek through the cracked door and watch him take the bug. The only problem with this is it's time-consuming, and two, I drop as many bugs as he eats. He likes to hunt the dropped bugs, and I catch him hunting in the foliage near the bottom. I Just made the feeder that the bugs can crawl up so, we will see how he likes that. Thanks for what you do. Your videos have been invaluable. :)
I’ve been feeding my veiled with a spoon, I decided to try to hand feed her to gain more trust, I have really shaky hands so I figured it wouldn’t work out well, my hands started shaking really bad and when she shot her tongue it missed and hit my hand and it freaked her out, now she doesn’t like me going anywhere near her she just hisses
Great video! Actually I hand feed both my Chamelion and Bearded Dragon without tongs at least once a day because they love it and I do too! My Beardie is more spoiled with hand feeding but she’s always so gentile and takes the bug from my hand so delicately like she doesn’t want to hurt me lol
I’ve been doing everything to get my chameleon, Randall, to eat out of a cup. I feed him crickets, but I can tell he’s not that into them into them anymore, but I’m having no luck with worms either beside hornworms. He just has no interest in the cup so the bugs end up dying even if I put a hornworm in the cup. If I put dubias in the cup will the sound of them moving peak his interest a little more?
christina apuzzo I made a video about tips and tricks for cup feeding you might find helpful: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xMxME5TPcVs.html
Tong feeding takes a large amount of trust. Some chameleons never build up enough trust to do that. Just have to take baby steps until they are comfortable around you and be okay if they never tong feed from you.
I’ve got a panther chameleon and a veil chameleon it’s been 4 days since them arriving home 💜 but the panther chameleon is not eating at all! I don’t stress him, I put water and let it mist I give crickets and the veil chameleon is just fine with that but the panther one is not I’m getting worried 😭 idk what I’m doing wrong.
I apologize in advance for the phone book of a comment below. It’s incredibly cut down and edited from the original monster. Your channel has been a godsend. A random adult Yemen chameleon showed up in my empty dirt filled flowerbeds 2.5 weeks ago. We posted on neighborhood fb pages looking for her owner, asked all of our closest neighbors in our SoCal small town, they asked their friends, nothing. For a town where even my somewhat reclusive family can’t walk into the nearest grocery store without seeing & getting caught up with someone we know, that dead air on a possible owner seemed to be unheard of. First thing the people at the pet store said was that she was probably dumped; that people do it all the time with beardies when they find out how much trouble they are, and chams are way more difficult and antisocial than beardies. Your videos for beginners, how you organize and label the sections of the video has been a savior for my adhd, and help it not feel as overwhelming despite all the details and comparisons of practices and products you provide. The ‘Neptune the Chameleon’ Amazon page has been like a bible, since I know from your high standards in your videos that you’d never recommend anything but the best among the affordable and accessible options Amazon has (even though individual reptile specialist places & sites may have better stuff, they’re not as accessible esp for beginners.) Basically I’ve written a long detailed essay about my doubts and guilt and mistakes I’m too hard on myself for, convinced I’m accidentally killing her and not doing enough. I’ve not been able to get everything she needs all at once because I don’t drive, have to handle her and invade her space and transfer her FAR MORE than I want to, in order to make adjustments to her habitat when necessary supplies arrive. She’s been hissing and puffing and fearful from the beginning and even though every time I stress her out it’s necessary to her survival, I’ve been sure I couldn’t be endearing myself to her. But long story short, after hearing from you and the dozens of hours I’ve spent on chameleon forums, I was floored when she ate right from my hand for the first time TODAY. She’s not even been here a month, had eaten a few large feeders right before so she wasn’t starving, and these bugs (black army fly larvae, your rating video was incredibly helpful and informative) are definitely not her favorite but I couldn’t cup or tong feed them because they kept escaping/were too small. Vet said she needs extra food too from being so thin from whatever previous life she had before I found her. I fully thought she’d hiss like she often does when I get too close, but she ate them right out of my bare hand, not puffing or tense at all, and kept eating even more confidently when I held up more. Hours before the feeding, something clicked today on her side, it was nuts. I’m still vibrating with disbelief and euphoria that this anxious mystery chameleon who I’ve been putting through chaos while scrambling to get her set up over 2 weeks not only happily ate from my hand inched from her face, but proceeded to eagerly follow me as I moved around my room afterwards. She left the basking spot she’d been adoring to climb from screen to screen (she’s hyperactive from being receptive & I haven’t been able put up enough climbing sticks in every corner she wants yet) while a happy blueish green, relaxed as can be, following closely as she could from inside her enclosure afterward, even though she wasn’t hungry anymore. In one day she’s gone from puffing, hissing, and scrambling away from when I mist her enclosure to moving *towards* me into the spray, drinking and cleaning her eyes and tilting her casque to catch the water. Tonight climbed up to her normal sleeping place with zero hesitation, even with my hands jostling and rattling her (off) heat lamp right above her head and struggling for ages putting a blackout cloth over her enclosure so I could have the lights on for some chores. Just watched a very briefly while I profusely apologized, walked right up to her sleep spot right below my hands messing w her enclosure, and went to sleep- not the ‘closed eyes stressed’ response, and her brighter more engaged coloration from her receptiveness turning to her more solid sleep colors with no issue. Your content has been instrumental for me learning about husbandry and how to read behaviors, and now despite my inexperience and completely unprepared habitat, a fully mature chameleon who has seemed to despise my presence now trusts me in a way I never expected after only two weeks. This very condensed and edited ‘summary’ of the novela detailing the last two weeks and every detail of the huge step(s) she took today is still pretty long, but it was so important that I communicate even a fraction of my gratitude and excitement about how much you’ve helped my mysterious and unexpected roommate and I. I’ve been an anxious, frantic, barely-sleeping wreck since I found her in my side yard, with zero reptile experience, no car to get supplies, and constantly doubting myself and wondering if I should’ve surrendered her to a store that knows what they’re doing. Somehow even with all that, your advice and the effective, not overwhelming way you deliver that information was enough for today to happen, for this (very patient even when scared) little creature to trust me like this. I’m still learning every day and trying so hard, and am always surprised at how little I knew the day before when I felt like an expert. Thank you, so much. (Her name is Circuit. ❤️❤️🇬🇧👽) -Alexandra
Thanks for the informative tip! Learning about various feeding techniques for chameleons is essential for their care. Whether it's cup feeding, free-ranging, tong feeding, or hand feeding, understanding these methods helps chameleon owners provide the best nourishment for their pets. And you're absolutely right about the importance of gutloading and supplementing the feeder insects; it ensures your chameleon gets the essential nutrients they need. 🦗🍽🦎📚
How much misting is too much? I am having a hard time keeping the humidity up around 50 and was thinking of just misting more often but for a shorter amount of time (maybe 45 seconds every few hours?) help? Thanks!
Here is my video on how to help raise the humidity levels in a chameleon enclosure: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kNhWocyfJAo.html I would avoid misting during the day. That can create hot, moist environments which is not ideal for chameleons.
I'll add it to the list. It'll be a tricky one to make since there are so many reasons and it is a case-by-case type of thing. The most common reason I see is because they are still getting adjusted to their new home.
@@NeptunetheChameleon yes I just got mine a few days ago. Shes settling in. She was eating the first few days I got her but yesterday she ate less then today she hasn't ate her food. Everything has been the same, so I dont know why she isnt eating. She's only a month or 2 old. I've been doing a ton of research but I still dont know what it could be. I just hope shes ok. Thanks for your help 😊
GentleWaters It’s common for chams to need a couple weeks to get settled in before they regularly eat and drink. Chameleons are also shy drinkers and eaters so it’s important especially when they are new that you give them plenty of privacy. Using a feeder cup can help ensure they’re still eating without having to watch them.
Happy to help! Since you mentioned you are new to chameleons, I'm going to recommend two videos for you to watch. One about UVB (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5RVjgaLsWn8.html) and one about supplements (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nLONCW9tSPA.html) since incorrect UVB and supplements are the two most common mistakes new keepers make, and can be fatal.
Amanda Baggett I actually made a video full of tips and tricks for cup feeding: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xMxME5TPcVs.html Hope that helps!
Some chams take to it right away and others never do so it totally depends. I did make this video on tips for cup feeding: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xMxME5TPcVs.html
Thanks for letting me know i'm getting a chameleon today!!. I am new of Having a pet. chameleon and never seen a chameleon in Person. before but heard of but seen them on. youtube.
Do u have somewhere i can send u a pic of mt chamaleon i get it this friday from a trusted pet shop! And i went there yesterday and held it but i think its black a little so it might be stress so when i can get it can i send u a pic? Im scared that its not gonna be ok its 8 months old they think under a year defo
How exciting! If you want personalized advice or feedback, I suggest you book some time with me: neptunethechameleon.simplybook.me/v2/ Otherwise I'd recommend watching my video on finding a good chameleon breeder since the advice applies for a pet shop too: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-U7F84ZZ2tfA.html
Here's a list of some good places: www.chameleonforums.com/sponsors/ Lately I've been buying from dubiaroaches.com -- This link will give you 10% off your first order: dubiaroaches.com/?smile_referral_code=2et4o8yY&st_intent=st%3Areferrals%3Acustomer-offers%3A2et4o8yY&
Chameleons can ONLY eat live bugs. What are you scared about with the live bugs? Maybe I can help put your worries to rest. That was the hardest thing for me when I decided to get a chameleon.
Crickets are a great choice. Mealworms are not recommended. Here is my video on what bugs to feed to a chameleon: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9BAs2Os1XN8.html