Bruise, burn, something else? I need help.

[Tequilasmom]

Hello everyone, this is my 8 month old veiled chameleon. Her name is tequila. I just noticed these weird color changes spots that weren’t there before.... what are they? How long does it last? Is she okay? Bruise? Burn? I’m just really worried. Please let me know what you think!
Best wishes!
Love,
Tequila’s Mom

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[zigzagzug]

I don't know much about veileds, but from what I can see that enclosure looks pretty bare to me. Maybe it's just the angle you took the photo from but I strongly recommend more foliage, branches, etc. Go over this care sheet carefully and fill out the husbandry forum. (husbandry forum is in my signature)

https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/caresheets/veiled/

 

[Tequilasmom]

That’s her old cage. She was only temporarily living in it until her new one came. New one has plenty of decor. Do you know anything about the marks?

 

[zigzagzug]

oh okay, glad to hear that, i have never seen anything like that before, but because it is staying the same colour when the rest of her body changes, im thinking its some kind of infection. did it appear slowly or was it over night?

 

[zigzagzug]

did you read over this care sheet? https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/caresheets/veiled/

also, it is important you fill out this husbandry forum so me and other members can tell you if we see anything out of the ordinary with regards to your husbandry.

ps: I fixed the link in my signature

 

[JacksJill]

@jannb @Brodybreaux25 any ideas?

 

[Oneofthosemegans]

I looks like it could be a burn however I can't be sure. What's your basking at?

 

[Tequilasmom]

I’m not really sure... I just noticed it today and all of those pictures were in a scale of 15 minutes or so

oh okay, glad to hear that, i have never seen anything like that before, but because it is staying the same colour when the rest of her body changes, im thinking its some kind of infection. did it appear slowly or was it over night?

 

[Brodybreaux25]

@jannb @Brodybreaux25 any ideas?

Can’t say much without the form and current shots of her entire viv...

 

[Brodybreaux25]

Initial reaction was either a burn or the start of a shed but the black pinheads are throwing me off. Until we get that info I’m thinking she fell and has some bruising...

 

[jannb]

The first picture looks like a burn with the light coloring.
The black spot near her hip could be a bruise.
I’d keep a close eye on her, fill out the Ask For Help Form and make sure you
have a reptile vet with chameleon experience.

 

[salty dog]

It looks like bruising to me, my cham fell off a branch and it looked just like that, although I don't know your setup or your cham, can you post a picture of your viv?

 

[Tequilasmom]

It looks like bruising to me, my cham fell off a branch and it looked just like that, although I don't know your setup or your cham, can you post a picture of your viv?

I too think it’s a bruise. And it’s definitely possible that she fell off one of her branches. How long did your cham’s bruise take to heal?