He looks good...straight arms, etc....not too fat or thin! Keep up the good work!



Make sure that any plants you use in your cage are non-toxic and have been well-washed (both sides of the leaves). I also cover the soil with something to prevent the chameleon from ingesting it.



Here are some sites you might be interested in...

http://adcham.com/

http://www.chameleonnews.com/

http://web.archive.org/web/20060426121049/www.chameleonjournals.com/vet/

http://www.uvguide.co.uk/skintests.htm



Do you know about gutloading?



Do you provide UVB light from a tube light or sunlight so that the chameleon can produce D3 and thus use the calcium in the diet? The light from the tube light or the sun should not pass through glass or plastic. Appropriate basking temp. is important too so that the chameleon can digest its food properly.



Do you dust with a phosphorous-free calcium powder at most feedings? Most feeder insects have a poor ratio of calcium to phos....so this helps to make up for it.



Do you dust with a vitamin powder? If the source of vitamin A is beta carotene, it won't build up in the system like preformed vitamin A does. However, there is some controversy as to whether chameleons can convert beta carotene...so some people give a little preformed once in a while. Excess preformed vitamin A can prevent D3 from doing its job and lead to MBD. I dust twice a month with the vitamin powder.



Do you dust with a phos.-free calcium/D3 powder?

D3 from supplements can build up in the system...so I only dust twice a month lightly with this because my chameleons don't usually get any direct sunlight.



I'm glad to see that you don't use any substrate!



Veileds become omnivores at about 5 months of age and will eat some greens (dandelion, kale, collards, endive, ROMAINE lettuce, etc.), veggies(carrots, squash, zucchini, sweet potato, sweet red pepper, etc.) and a little fruit (apple, pear, melon, berries, etc.)...and even the leaves and flowers on the plants in its cage.

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