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What to do if my veiled chameleon isn't eating, moving, or drinking?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Reptile | Chameleon | Male | 1lb

My veiled chemleon won’t eat , move , drink I’m am very worried about his health please let me know what I could do to help him .

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on January 28th, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Melo and including photos. If he is not eating, drinking or moving, a veterinary visit is needed. Husbandry parameters need to be checked and corrected. Trying to hand feed and offer water via a syringe could help but is not a cure. A veterinarian might need to perform diagnostic tests such as blood work, to determine a diagnosis. Good luck.

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