Chameleons eyes are closed.

[wong2164]

Hi my chameleons eyes have been closed for quite awhile now. About a month. I’ve tried changing her food diet. Giving her vitamins and all. It started with one eye and moved to the other. I’ve tried washing with saline and nothing seems to be working she liked when I run the shower and have it bounce off the wall.

 

[wong2164]

 

[wong2164]

 

[wong2164]

After I give her a shower she usually discharged from both eyes foggy

 

[MzLaurie]

Omg how does she eat? You need a vet visit asap. Also what are her supplement. Should be calcium without d3 daily then twice a month a good multi like Reptivite. Vitamin A is essential for the eyes.

 

[Beman]

You need a vet visit asap. And you need to overhaul that cage. She does not have the right UVB type which is more then likely the cause for the decline and eyes being closed. Without the proper changes she will further decline until she passes. Shower can stress them out majorly and should only be done for dehydrated chams and only using room temp water bouncing off the side.


Start reading everything here so you know what and how to change https://chameleonacademy.com/chameleon-husbandry-program-getting-started-with-chameleons/

Neptune the chameleon youtube videos are a great source of info as well. Then ask questions in the forum.

 

[wong2164]

I put her in the shower and when she sticks her head up I put super worms above her and she usually eats them her self. A few times I had to get her to open her mouth so she wouldn’t die. I have no reptile vets near me. I give her both supplements. A reptitive supplement with d3 and repticalcium.

 

[wong2164]

You need a vet visit asap. And you need to overhaul that cage. She does not have the right UVB type which is more then likely the cause for the decline and eyes being closed. Without the proper changes she will further decline until she passes. Shower can stress them out majorly and should only be done for dehydrated chams and only using room temp water bouncing off the side.


Start reading everything here so you know what and how to change https://chameleonacademy.com/chameleon-husbandry-program-getting-started-with-chameleons/

Neptune the chameleon youtube videos are a great source of info as well. Then ask questions in the forum.

Which lights should I get

 

[Beman]

Which lights should I get

You will need more then lighting... Read through the link I gave you.

The correct UVB lighting would be a T5HO fixture and a 5.0 or 6% bulb for it. You want a 24 inch fixture because if she makes it through this she has to be upgraded to a 2x2x4ft cage. Reptisun or Arcadia brand. For either of these fixtures the distance with the fixture sitting directly on the cage top would be 8-9 inches to the closest branch below. This should be an immediate purchase.

 

[kinyonga]

She definitely needs to see a good reptile vet asap.
In addition to that, you need to get the husbandry corrected….starting with the UVB light, and looking at the temperatures, supplements and water…then the plants and vines.

Here are the husbandry questions…please answer them with details.

 

[kinyonga]

Oops,..forgot to attach them…
Chameleon Info:

• Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
• Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
• Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
• Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
• Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
• Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
• History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.

Cage Info:

• Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
• Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
• Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
• Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
• Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
• Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?
• Location - Where are you geographically located?

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.

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