Hello Cham Forums,
I need some help on my veiled chameleon. This is my first reptile/pet first and Im having some issues. Her name is Jerry (I thought it was a male when giving the name). Her left eye is shut and seems to have something inside of it. She isn't eating or drinking much and she very skinny along with the tail and spine.
Your chameleon: 2 years old veiled chameleon
Handling: Never, swells up and hisses. Very angry when approaching the cage
Feeding: I only feed it crickets along with calcium with D3. She eats about 6-8 a day and moves away when done. Ive tried some strawberries and oranges in the past but won't consume. I usually let the crickets roam the cage or put into a cup when covered in powder.
Supplements: Every other day I use Zoo Med Calcium with D3
Watering: I usually mist the whole cage once a day along with the fake plants for drinking but never mist the actual chameleon
Fecal Description: Never tested for parasites but her poop is always moist and tightly compacted along with white pee right along the poop.
History: I got her when she was very young at my local Petsmart
Cage Info: Exo terra 18"x18"x24" glass enclosure (Made a vivarium with fake plants and frog moss ground/ coconut shaving for the walls/ Vine tops and cork bark around the cage)
Lighting: 100 wt bulb/ 75 wt bulb UVB 5.0 bulb = 85 degrees with a basking off 90 degrees (multiple bulbs due too very cold room)
Humidity: 58
Nigh-time: All lights are off and about 55-60 degrees.
Plants: Artificial plants
Placement: Room
Location: Illinois
Current Problem: Very skinny and won't shed. Bones are visible throughout body but she is still green. Left eye looks little crusty but continue to open and shut. Likes to lay down the base off the cage. Has not shed in awhile and am very concerned and too tiny for her age. I thought I was doing everything right. I feel terrible doing this to my chameleon. Nearest Vet is an hour away and money is tight. If anyone can help, Thank you!
I need some help on my veiled chameleon. This is my first reptile/pet first and Im having some issues. Her name is Jerry (I thought it was a male when giving the name). Her left eye is shut and seems to have something inside of it. She isn't eating or drinking much and she very skinny along with the tail and spine.
Your chameleon: 2 years old veiled chameleon
Handling: Never, swells up and hisses. Very angry when approaching the cage
Feeding: I only feed it crickets along with calcium with D3. She eats about 6-8 a day and moves away when done. Ive tried some strawberries and oranges in the past but won't consume. I usually let the crickets roam the cage or put into a cup when covered in powder.
Supplements: Every other day I use Zoo Med Calcium with D3
Watering: I usually mist the whole cage once a day along with the fake plants for drinking but never mist the actual chameleon
Fecal Description: Never tested for parasites but her poop is always moist and tightly compacted along with white pee right along the poop.
History: I got her when she was very young at my local Petsmart
Cage Info: Exo terra 18"x18"x24" glass enclosure (Made a vivarium with fake plants and frog moss ground/ coconut shaving for the walls/ Vine tops and cork bark around the cage)
Lighting: 100 wt bulb/ 75 wt bulb UVB 5.0 bulb = 85 degrees with a basking off 90 degrees (multiple bulbs due too very cold room)
Humidity: 58
Nigh-time: All lights are off and about 55-60 degrees.
Plants: Artificial plants
Placement: Room
Location: Illinois
Current Problem: Very skinny and won't shed. Bones are visible throughout body but she is still green. Left eye looks little crusty but continue to open and shut. Likes to lay down the base off the cage. Has not shed in awhile and am very concerned and too tiny for her age. I thought I was doing everything right. I feel terrible doing this to my chameleon. Nearest Vet is an hour away and money is tight. If anyone can help, Thank you!
