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Roan is doing really well, and loves his new cage. But I think he could be getting fat. Ever since we got the mealworms, we've been giving him about 1-2 a day and about 8-12 crickets, depending on the amount of worms he gets. (1 worm = 12 crickets, 2 worms = 8 crickets)
When he's walking and basking he looks normal and a good weight. But now sometimes when he is just chilling over in the cooler side, he has a big belly hanging over his feet. I haven't noticed any changes in his face, no double chin, excess skin ...etc
Just sometimes he looks so fat!
Are there any signs that he is getting fat?
If so, how do you get him to loose weight?

Oh yeah, Roan is 6 monthes old.

Hi Taralynn,

Could you post a pic of Roan?
This would help to determine is he is truly overweight.

What species is Roan?
Are you feeding superworms (zoophoba) or regular mealworms?
What size cage is he in?

Morgana - Reptayls, Ltd.

You said she looks fat SOMETIMES. You shouldn't be feeding your chameleon mealworms everyday anyways, because they are very fatty. Chameleons when threatened will pump there bodies up with air and that scares away the predator. This might be the reason she looks fat to you.
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Ethan

Roan is ina all screen enclosure, 5 feet high 3 1/2 feet wide and 2 1/2 feet deep. I've seen his fluff up to make himself bigger. It's not that. I'll take a picture of him looking fat, but it will be a few days before I get them back.
If he is to fat, how do we get him to loose weight?