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weloveourmonkeys · Contributing Member Joined: 29 Jan 2006 Posts: 114

our chameleon kam has been moved to a lovely new tank 2 weeks ago but since has hardly eaten although he seems a nice colour and moves about
do you think he is just stressed with the move? and what should we do to try to settle him down again
thanks for any advice
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Peter Parrot · Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 7:08 pm Post subject:

Can you describe the new set up please? Temps etc. Is it definately a male? Also what species please?

Hope it feeds soon for you. Wink

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weloveourmonkeys · Contributing Member Joined: 29 Jan 2006 Posts: 114

hes a veiled and new set up is virtually the same as the old one really plenty of ventilating heat source one side side dripper just has more height for him to explore
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Rickeezee · Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 9:20 pm Post subject:

You may have hit the nail on the head, stress of moving. They do not like an environmental change and it can take them a fair while to re-settle.

Obvioulsy you moved him for 100% the right reaosns into a nice bigger viv, way to go.

Just let him settle, maybe offer a nice few juicy waxies or locusts to tempt him. I am sure he will eat when ready. Please keep us updated. Good luck!
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weloveourmonkeys · Contributing Member Joined: 29 Jan 2006 Posts: 114

thanks hes a great fellow when we rescued him his cage was filthy with no ventilation you can tell we found a thermometer buried under the rubbish at the bottom had him about 6 months and the change in him has been amazing to be honest would hate anything to happen to him now
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Rickeezee · Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 10:11 pm Post subject:

Oh poor cham, glad you have him now then!
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Peter Parrot · Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 10:15 pm Post subject:

How long as he been in his new set up? Smile

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weloveourmonkeys · Contributing Member Joined: 29 Jan 2006 Posts: 114

only about 1.5 weeks
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Peter Parrot · Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 10:32 pm Post subject:

Not long at all then. I am sure Rick is right, Chams being Chams he will settle down before long. Seeing as he was so well looked after and well fed by you before, I am sure his fat reserves will carry him through til he is ready to feed. As long as he has water , and plenty of places to hide and feel secure. Wink

Have you tried him with locusts and maybe lobster roaches? Something to create a bit of stimuli and movement?
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weloveourmonkeys · Contributing Member Joined: 29 Jan 2006 Posts: 114

thanks for your help and advice Kam is now eating and pooing
we covered him up seems to have calmed him down lots and hes acting more like his own self gonna uncover him gradually see how it goes
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