P.S. Just to avoid any funny looks from the word Dinosaur on the label: He doesn't actually have a name, so when they said I had to give him one I just went with what my 2 year old daughter calls him ?
Okay so I visited the vet today. He examined him. I was surprised how rough it appeared he was with his jaw. I've always thought chameleons were incredibly delicate, although he seemed very experienced.
He said it's an infection and explained that the skin had come away from the gum in the...
Quite literally. The left side of my chameleon's jaw appears to be dropping. Any ideas on what it may be? Difficult to get an appointment at vets at the moment as they're emergencies only. So would like to know if any of you have similar experiences please and whether or not it should be classed...
Thank you very much for all the feedback.
I'll hold back on the handling, it's just the shop keeper told me they handle him daily to feed him - and I was nervous if this was not maintained it may cause problems. However as you've explained, this is quite the opposite.
The worms are morio...
Lighting is four of these: https://www.swallowaquatics.co.uk/reptiles/reptile-lighting/hagen-repti-glo-5-0-26w-compact-lamp.html
I'm yet to use any supplements.
Interestingly when I got home today from work, I did manage to handle him. He was precautious at first and very sluggish in his...
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - Panther, male, approximately 1 year old. Owned for under a week.
Handling - It was handled daily in store, since I've had him I'm yet to successfully handle him.
Feeding - Locust and some type of worm. 3 locust or 3 worms per day. I've purchased the live food...
Hey, first time I've owned a chameleon. I have a male panther chameleon which I've now had for a total of 3 days. When I initially viewed him in the shop, he was very active and happy to be held. I had the opportunity to hold him myself and he was very friendly.
Once I got him home I left him...