Hey this is a follow up to my last post. My chameleon has had problems with using his tounge, he can only shoot it short distances and timid about using it, like he sticks it in firing position, but never pulls the trigger, I guess. Any suggestions will be appreciated.



Cage type: 36 gallon tall screen cage. Screen on 4 sides, glass on 2.



Temperatures: Basking temp around 98-97. Thermometer. Temperature in coolest spot is 72, 70 at night. Heat on all night incase it gets colder.

Lighting: ZooMed UV Coil lamp. On from 9-9. Heat lamp on all the time.



Humidity: I live in the south. I have a humidity meter. It is around 30/60 depending on the time of day (when I mist).

Water: I have a large bowl with bubbler, and have seen him drinking from it. Mist twice a day.



Food: I see him eating only crickets occaisonally, and now hand feed with this problem. I get them from a bait and tackle shop. Feed tomatoes, banana, collards, blueberries. Gut load apple, collards, lime, lemon, grapes, and carrots. Mealworms, gut loaded with tomatoes.



Supplements: Every other feeding - Trex 2:0 calcium/phosphurous and ZooMed Reptivite



Plants & branches: I have one large potho, a small umberella plant, and many branches, many places to hide.



Chameleon facts: He is around 3 years old. I got him at a petshop.



Handling: I handle him occasionaly, only when I clean the cage.

Veterinarians: Yes, I have seen him twice.

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