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MBD (metabolic bone disease) is a potentially serious condition leading to fractures and disability. It is caused by a lack of correct UVB and vitamins/minerals.
As a mom of a teen boy and frequent keeper of the class pet, I would get a parent involved if you haven't already. You are dealing...
Here is the husbandry form:
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading...
Welcome to the forum. The lighter color at night is normal. Would be good to fill out the husbandry form for review and post pics of enclosure from top to bottom and of your Cham. Start watching Neptune the chameleon videos on YouTube.
Has anyone tried a wet tea bag for a situation like this? I saw a guy on YouTube use that method for a swollen eye. Not sure if that is a legit method.
I stopped feeding hornworms when one hung on so tight our panther had his tongue sticking out several inches for a couple of minutes. It’s fine now but it was scary and freaky!
Eyes may look a little sunken. Have you seen the baby licking leaves? Are there ample leaves for water to collect? Chams do not drink from a bowl. Noted behavior could be gaping from being too hot.
I added a cordyline to our panther's enclosure for a different color foliage. I think I got it at Lowe's awhile back. It is more upright and tall (at least the variety I got).