Blackening bruised tail?

[Chaz_99]

my panther chameleon is 7 months old and was in perfect health and shape. This morning I went to go buy him food and came back shocked when I noticed something wrong with his tail. Anyone have any ideas the cause or how to treat???

 

[JacksJill]

How often are you giving calcium with D3?

 

[SourGrape4u]

Looks like old stuck shed

 

[Chaz_99]

I’m giving him calcium every other day like with then without then with then without

 

[NashansCamos]

I’m giving him calcium every other day like with then without then with then without

can we see photos of him and his enclosure?

 

[Chaz_99]

Is a glass viv 40x40x90

 

[NashansCamos]

Red bulbs are not recommended for chameleons. can you please fill out this husbandry form so we can see if anything could have to do with the tail.

 

[NashansCamos]

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 your feeders?
• Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
• 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?
• History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.

Cage Info:

• Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
• Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
• Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
• 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?
• 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.

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2. Photos can be very helpful.

 

[janjan20]

I’m giving him calcium every other day like with then without then with then without

Calcium with D3 should only be given 2x a month. If he’s getting D3 more than once a week you are over supplementing D3.

 

[NashansCamos]

yes please fill out the form and specify which supplements you are using.

 

[JacksJill]

Stop the D3 immediately for now. He very likely has a D3 toxicity. One of the symptoms is a blackening and loss of the tail tip. It would be best to treat him at this point with the help of your veterinarian. A review of your husbandry might uncover some other problems.
You should read this blog I wrote it has links to more information. https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/d3-poisoning.2401/