If they’re still wrinkling their noses at what you’re feeding them, skip a feeding or two until their hunger returns. A healthy chameleon can easily go a week without food. They can last longer during tough times, but a week without food is usually enough to get them back into a state of eating because they’re hungry.
How long can my chameleon go without eating?
He should be fine for a few days. They can go longer without food than without water. If you had an automatic smoke machine, you would have to worry about that.
Will a chameleon starve?
New member. First, chameleons will not starve. So don’t worry, it will never come close. I know what my friend did when her chameleon got hungry was she kept the usual feeding schedule but skipped her favorite food.
How long can a chameleon go without drinking?
Typically, chameleons can go about two days without water provided you spray them thoroughly as the last thing before leaving and the first thing when you get home.
How long can you not feed a chameleon?
Healthy adults can go more than a month without food. Lowering the resting temperature to around 8083 F also helps slow metabolism.
How long does it take for a chameleon to starve?
If they’re still wrinkling their noses at what you’re feeding them, skip a feeding or two until their hunger returns. A healthy chameleon can easily go a week without food. They can live longer in times of need, but a week without food is usually enough to restore them to a state of eating because they are hungry.
What happens if your chameleon doesn’t eat?
Chameleons often shed their skins, more when they are young and less as they grow, and often have a decreased appetite at this time. It’s a normal part of the skin shedding process and you shouldn’t worry if your chameleon doesn’t eat for a few days before shedding.