Chameleon in Ukraine needs help!

[Penpusher]

Long story short - the chameleon is in the shelter in Ukraine (in Kharkiv which is being shelled by Russia daily) so very limited vet care available, and no reptile specialists. The girl who runs the shelter (she really tries to save them all) thinks it might be some fungal skin infection, but we hope you, wise ones, will be able to point to the right direction. It happened 5 days ago, but I waited for approval, which happened today. So, please, your suggestions are extremely important for this wee one. (I have no knowledge at all, as I do not own any reptiles)

 

[Beman]

Hey there to me it looks like shedding. But the spot on her side with the white around the black. That is very common with a thermal burn. Basking temps should not exceed about 80ish. My guess and I am not a vet is that it is shedding and the black spot is a thermal burn. Thermal burns have issues shedding as the wound is below the shed in the skin. For thorough husbandry you can give your friend this link to read through. https://chameleonacademy.com/chameleon-husbandry-program-getting-started-with-chameleons/

If thermal burn and no access to a vet. Get Neosporin without any pain additives to gently apply to the burn each day. The shed will continue to flake off the skin as it loosens do not pull it away from the skin you can damage the skin under it. No soaking or spraying to get the shed off. Chams are dry shedders and getting the shed wet will make it adhere more to the skin.

 

[Penpusher]

Thank you! Passed these suggestions right to her

 

[MissSkittles]

I don’t know if any silver sulfadiazine cream is available, but that is specifically for burns. I imagine with all going on there, that might be in short supply, especially for animals.

 

[Penpusher]

Thank you!

 

[Penpusher]

Valeria promised to take new pictures today, so you would be able to compare. I know it's crazy to ask for vet advice online, but life is as it is, and she tries to save them all. Cats and dogs are much easier as it's what their vet does, but reptiles are not the common patients there. But she still tries.

 

[MissSkittles]

Valeria promised to take new pictures today, so you would be able to compare. I know it's crazy to ask for vet advice online, but life is as it is, and she tries to save them all. Cats and dogs are much easier as it's what their vet does, but reptiles are not the common patients there. But she still tries.

Although not of any help, do know that my heart and prayers are with you both for trying to save the animals in a time of chaos.