Chameleon butt issue

[Kballard]

Hi all, first time here!

I have a male veiled chameleon ( approx 2.5 years old).

I do intend to bring him to the vet and I’ve schedule an appointment for him ( next availability was next week) but I’m wanting to get a better feel for how serious this may be in the event that I need to find a local emergency 24 hr clinic.

About a week ago I noticed his butt area looked a little puffier than usual however, not overly alarming.

This morning I noticed what appears to be something stuck in his butt. It is mostly brown and color and seems to be hard. I’ve researched potential issues and sperm plug and prolapse seem to be the most common suggestions.

I’m not sure if either of these can contribute to a bulging stomach, but this is definitely an evident symptom as well as of today.

for the most part he seems to be acting relatively normal. I soaked his bottom in warm water a few times today however, this hasn’t seemed to make a difference.

See attached pictures for what I’m referring to. If anyone has dealt with this or has any idea what it could be, I’d appreciate some insight.

Thanks!

 

[Andee]

That looks like an impacted sperm plug but i would be hesitant to do anything other than offer extra mistings. It doesnt look emergent as long as he is still defecating okay. I would keep a close eye on it and mist heavier. Sometimes sperm plugs can be loosened if moistened but if its a prolapse its at least tucked away and water should keep it moist. But doesnt look like a prolapse. I would want to make sure he poops before saying emergent or not.

 

[Kballard]

Thank you for your help. I will plan to most more frequently and keep a close eye on it.

 

[kinyonga]

I would put a bit of K-Y jelly on the tissues that is sticking out that shouldn’t be sticking out. It could be that there’s some shed or debris caught in there…but it could be something else too.I’m not a vet…so it’s just my thoughts on it. However, it is important to keep tissues moist when they belong inside the body.

 

[Beman]

So yeah you need a good reptile vet. Looks like a very bad sperm plug that has built up from not shedding them properly. THis is most common when hydration and humidity are not on point. Consider doing a husbandry review at some point because you do not want the vet to get this removed and then have it happen again.