I went with a gut feeling I was bringing him to the right person. Anyone else who wanted him, sorry to pass you up, but the cham is in a bad condition and needs the very best attention he can get.
Still in bad shape, can't stand up or lift his head. Tried forced hydration, got him to take some water down. Who feels that they are honestly able to care for him the best, that can meet me within 100 miles?
I can meet you at the east end of the Alley tomorrow after 5 or even today around that time. Want to do that? I think time is of the essence for this guy, and he'd be a beautiful lizard if he recovered. I'll continue to keep him hydrated and warm, but thats the best I can do, can't afford to...
Whoever here is closest to the Naples/Ft. Myers area, and able to take him in, I'd like to hear from you. I do lack the proper enclosure, lights, feeders, and supplements for chameleons at this time. My experience is mostly limited to snakes, with a few monitors, I fear I can't do as much to...
update: After a nice long shower with warm water, his eyes are starting to open, and he's expelled some phlegm from his nostrils. I've noticed a slight curvature of his spine, and suspect his nutrition, specifically calcium, has been deficient for some time. His rear legs seem weaker than his...
how far is it from Naples to where you are? Anyone within 120 or so miles(closer the better) to my area is welcome to have him, even if my limited lizard experience tells me he's most likely a goner. I'd rather have him with someone who knows chameleons and might be able to save him.
I'm a snake keeper, and I found this guy, about 12 inches end to end, really thin, but not completely emaciated, seems dehydrated. I've persuaded him to take some water so far, and warmed him up, cleaned some impacted feces from the cloaca. He won't open his eyes, very lethargic, thin, color...