Burn or Bacteria??

[Gumbyveiled]

My veiled chameleon, Gumby, has what I initially thought was skin that did not shed completely. However, after reading threads on this site (thank you for accepting me, I'm new) I've concluded that it's either a burn (although I don't believe he could get close enough to his basking lamp) or bacteria. My wife and I ensure his enclosure is always clean and we feed him from a cup, so dead crickets lying about isn't occurring. I'll post pictures. Please help shed some light on this if you're familiar. (No pun intended )

 

[alphakenc]

Take him to a vet asap so they can prescribe the right medication for him,make sure the vet u visit is a chameleon specialist.
In the mean time keep that spot as clean as possible,secondary infection will need to be prevent.

 

[Gumbyveiled]

Thank you for the reply. So you're saying it's a bacterial infection? How can I prevent this from occurring in the future, aside from continuing to maintain a clean, hygienic environment for him?

 

[alphakenc]

Thank you for the reply. So you're saying it's a bacterial infection? How can I prevent this from occurring in the future, aside from continuing to maintain a clean, hygienic environment for him?

Your welcome.Before I reply to ur question,could u tell me how old is the picture was taken?and is the spot still look the same in the pic as right at this moment?

 

[Gumbyveiled]

The picture of him in my hand is three days old and the close up is just yesterday. It appears to be getting better IMO

 

[alphakenc]

Then my answer to u probably its just a shed skin,since th burn will leave a nasty mark,try post another pic so we can be sure.

 

[Gumbyveiled]

Ok I'll post a better one when I get home. Thanks again for your help.

 

[Gumbyveiled]

 

[chamvet]

Although it is easier to diagnose in person with a veterinarian... This does "appear" to be a burn. Even though basking/spot lights may not have the temperature extremes as measured with a thermometer, there may be focal light points that will magnify the light. Easy way to see this is to take a plain white sheet of paper and hold it under the light at varying distances and watch the "pattern" of light that is emitted.

I would take him to a reputable veterinarian who has a good amount of reptile medicine experience as well as chameleon experience. I have seen some of these go beyond 1st or 2nd degree burns and may require a good amount of wound care and infection control.

Good Luck!

Rob Coke, DVM, Dipl. ACZM, Dipl. ABVP (Reptile & Amphibian), CVA

 

[Link]

Also looks like a burn two me. I have many rescues exact same patterns. Just my opinion go to the vet. It doesn't get any better though it always has scar will remain for a while

 

[alphakenc]

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Unfortunately that mark didnt get better like u said and Im reverse my answer to a burn mark from ur second picture showing ,since u can see the black damage tissues surrounding,I will stand on my first suggestion.

Take him to a vet asap so they can prescribe the right medication for him,make sure the vet u visit is a chameleon specialist.
In the mean time keep that spot as clean as possible,secondary infection will need to be prevent.

Also adjust ur heat lamp just to prevent another accident to be happening.

 

[Gumbyveiled]

Thanks for all your input/expertise. It is much appreciated