lubben
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Chameleon Info:
I also mostly hand feed him. I sometimes do that while i'm holding him
For the first 6-8 months of having alex i only dusted his insects with calcium +D3.
I was then told he may be vitamin A deficient. I was told to supplement him with some liquid vitamin A to give hima boost. After doing that I began supplienting him with
Reptivite without D3 (once every 3 weeks)
Repashys calcium plus LoD (2 times a week)
Calcium without D3 (every feeding)
Calcium with D3 (once every 2 weeks)
I only did this for about 2.5 weeks and then stopped because of the issues hes been having this past week
His feces have always looked healthy. His urate has always been white.
He also along with that only poops about once a week.
Cage Info:
18 x 18 x 36
I have a 125 watt heating bulb that is on a dimmer so its not too hot
I have a 18 inch, 15 watt, 18 bp, tropical UVB
Night temp is between 60-70 degrees
These are measured with an electric thermometer
One plant says “anthurium in deco” and the other says “HB Pothos Golden”
Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.
So, i have four problems
1
(not really concerned about this one anymore because its not getting worse or bothering him. I think it has been solved but I thought id share to give whoever willing to help as much info as possible)
For most of Alex's life he has developed hard bumps on his tail. I was told that it was from too much D3 so I stared supplementing him with calcium without D3 and it seems to have stopped progressing. The bumps don't seem to bother him.
2
Over the past 4ish months Alex's vision started to deteriorate.When he was young he could shoot a normal distance, close to a foot was the longest I ever saw.
He has a very hard time aiming at insects, it has gotten to the point where he has to have the insect right in front of his face and he still can't get it unless I kind of put it on his tongue.
I have even caught him shooting his tongue at LITERALLY nothing.
(here's a video of that) https://drive.google.com/open?id=1m9UyrjGH50r8HMlt-ikSz4k3BLzjg8WG
I was told this issue was because of a lack of vitamin A so I began supplementing him and after 2-3 weeks he showed no sign of improvement. After that is when issue number 3 (see below) started to happen.
3
for the past week-ish he has started acting very lethargic. He has been eating much less.
He has been spending a lot of the day hanging upside down from his back legs/tail.
At night on a few occasions I have found him all the way at the bottom of his cage laying down. He seems massively uncoordinated. Today he was using his back leg to grab his own head when he was trying to move very fast out of the way of the sprayer.
He has little reaction to ANYTHING I do to him. For example, when I handle him he does not really grab my hand. Another example, (for issue number 4 see below) he totally lets me touch his face without really reacting as most chameleons do.
I think he may have some loss of sensation, emphasis on Maybe. I picked him up when he was sleeping on the very bottom and he didn't wake up.
4
His left cheek is swollen. It sticks out much farther than his right and looks very round. It is very soft to the touch. I only noticed it yesterday so I am unaware if it is getting increasingly worse. (see photos comparing left and right and inside of mouth)
- 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?
I also mostly hand feed him. I sometimes do that while i'm holding him
- Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
- Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
For the first 6-8 months of having alex i only dusted his insects with calcium +D3.
I was then told he may be vitamin A deficient. I was told to supplement him with some liquid vitamin A to give hima boost. After doing that I began supplienting him with
Reptivite without D3 (once every 3 weeks)
Repashys calcium plus LoD (2 times a week)
Calcium without D3 (every feeding)
Calcium with D3 (once every 2 weeks)
I only did this for about 2.5 weeks and then stopped because of the issues hes been having this past week
- Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
- Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
His feces have always looked healthy. His urate has always been white.
- History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.
He also along with that only poops about once a week.
Cage Info:
- Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
18 x 18 x 36
- Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
I have a 125 watt heating bulb that is on a dimmer so its not too hot
I have a 18 inch, 15 watt, 18 bp, tropical UVB
- Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
Night temp is between 60-70 degrees
These are measured with an electric thermometer
- Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
- Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
One plant says “anthurium in deco” and the other says “HB Pothos Golden”
- Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?
- Location - Where are you geographically located?
Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.
So, i have four problems
1
(not really concerned about this one anymore because its not getting worse or bothering him. I think it has been solved but I thought id share to give whoever willing to help as much info as possible)
For most of Alex's life he has developed hard bumps on his tail. I was told that it was from too much D3 so I stared supplementing him with calcium without D3 and it seems to have stopped progressing. The bumps don't seem to bother him.
2
Over the past 4ish months Alex's vision started to deteriorate.When he was young he could shoot a normal distance, close to a foot was the longest I ever saw.
He has a very hard time aiming at insects, it has gotten to the point where he has to have the insect right in front of his face and he still can't get it unless I kind of put it on his tongue.
I have even caught him shooting his tongue at LITERALLY nothing.
(here's a video of that) https://drive.google.com/open?id=1m9UyrjGH50r8HMlt-ikSz4k3BLzjg8WG
I was told this issue was because of a lack of vitamin A so I began supplementing him and after 2-3 weeks he showed no sign of improvement. After that is when issue number 3 (see below) started to happen.
3
for the past week-ish he has started acting very lethargic. He has been eating much less.
He has been spending a lot of the day hanging upside down from his back legs/tail.
At night on a few occasions I have found him all the way at the bottom of his cage laying down. He seems massively uncoordinated. Today he was using his back leg to grab his own head when he was trying to move very fast out of the way of the sprayer.
He has little reaction to ANYTHING I do to him. For example, when I handle him he does not really grab my hand. Another example, (for issue number 4 see below) he totally lets me touch his face without really reacting as most chameleons do.
I think he may have some loss of sensation, emphasis on Maybe. I picked him up when he was sleeping on the very bottom and he didn't wake up.
4
His left cheek is swollen. It sticks out much farther than his right and looks very round. It is very soft to the touch. I only noticed it yesterday so I am unaware if it is getting increasingly worse. (see photos comparing left and right and inside of mouth)
