Ok having now made an enemy.
I took him out of his enclosure for closer inspection, he is actually reluctant to open his left eye, although there is no obvious sign of infection I made some 10% saline solution and dripped it onto the eye, he made a internal motion that was like a small electric...
Actually I whitnessed two things this morning..
His eyes open fully, he feed's I observe him he half shuts them, when he walks under his big bulb he half shuts them so I figure is reaction to me and to intense light, so..
I still intend to take him to vet but today I will change his bulb to...
I was going to get a different bulb tomorrow.
I was going to get a different bulb tomorrow, I did think this could be an issue as the light is intense..
However, I am not ruling out other issues and assuming light is the problem, I get a new bulb tomorrow, then vet on Monday.
I am not...
(Arcadia) D3 Basking lamp 160 12 hours on 12 hours off. that is UVA/UVB/IR Combi
Anyway, 'Fella' is wide awake today with both eyes fully open.. will kee on monitoring, and keep this thread posted...
Chameleon Info:
Veiled, male six months old est.
Been in my care for two months
He is not handled, not for not trying just he hisses and bites, and runs, so rather than stress him I just keep on re-attempting with the offer of food.
He is fed, Crickets, Locusts, Wax worms and...
https://www.chameleonforums.com/box-elder-bugs-93401/
From external source.
Is this a poisonous bug???
Nevermind, I figured it out. It�s a boxelder bug. They eat tree saps. Not toxic but probably bitter and tastes like sh-it to the chams.
Let your Cham show you how it is done..
First you must work on flicking your tongue out, you need to match the acceleration of a fighter jet, this of course will take some practice.
Then you need to start working with your eye to tongue co-ordination, first start off with a silkworm, they...
Your vet probably knows best..
Although I would wait for a more senior member to respond also, I think the fact she is being supplemented through direct feeding and she has not lost or gained weight is a indication that she is recovering.
What does her poo look like?
I would ask the vet...
Not entirely sure.. But..
Do you know the humidity of his enclosure?
I would await a more senior member though, however slough problems can be humidity related, and nothing here indicates there is any circulatory restrictions being caused by his remaining skin.
Try increasing the humidity...
Depending on your location..
Check these forums for good trusted breeders, I am led to understand that without exception the breeders here know there animal, and are happy to offer advice when starting out.
Then you have an entire wealth of knowledge and experience available to you here on...
Could you submit more details please.
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