This looks very similar to what i posted about on here, mine had the same problem, I believe it is a burn that got infected.
My Chameleon (Steve) later went on to shed his spines on the burnt spot that went blue, inbetween each individual spine does it look sore and red? maybe dried blood?
My...
It is a 200W ceramic heat bulb,and i have 2 5.0 ubv repti glo bulbs.
He seems to be coming around now, after a overhaul of his set up ive had him out today for the first time in a long while now. He is eating again too.
His spine doesn't look as sore but is still going to need work. hoping...
The bulbs are the small spirally ones, and the heat bulb does make his basking spot at the correct temperature but it raised from his cage pumping downwards.
Erm Steve is doing ok i guess, still seems a little grumpy but hoping with this new set up i have and the advise i got he will come...
Hi all thanks alot for your input and advice, i have gone on to change around my chameleons cage since our last chat.
I have removed the waterfall and heat mat, set up a misting machine applied a healing aid specially for burns and sores on reptiles.
If i have changed his plants and added...
Exo Terra Repti Glo 5.0 x2 are the bulbs,
what u mean by and basking
cheers
Chamaster did you find the problem with or ever figure out a cure for what happened to your chameleon.
what u described is pretty much exactly the same.
LAURIE.
The temperature varies between about 75-90 F (23-32 C) with his basking spot slightly higher.
I will lose the waterfall as it seems i have been miss informed on the benefits of having one.
Also the feeding is what i use to feed him sometimes he doesnt eat for 3-4 days, again the...
Chameleon Info
Veiled Chameleon - male - Almost 3 years Old + in my care for 8 months..ish.
Use to handle daily but has been hiding alot recently and not very playful.
I used to feed him 4-5 locust each day, but he barely eats anymore, its like he starves himself then eats a box full of locust...