Discoloration on leg of my Panther

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Hi just looking for some advice see if anyone else has had this. My panther chameleon I just noticed he has a Grey discoloration on his leg where his joint is. I don't know if it was a burn. Or it's the skin infection or something of that kind. I recently just got him back from one of my friends. Any advice would help. Thanks

 

[LindsayG]

Hi just looking for some advice see if anyone else has had this. My panther chameleon I just noticed he has a Grey discoloration on his leg where his joint is. I don't know if it was a burn. Or it's the skin infection or something of that kind. I recently just got him back from one of my friends. Any advice would help. Thanks

Can you post a picture of it?

 

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Can you post a picture of it?

Yup he just bit me again getting it but here it is

 

[Damicofam6]

Could he be starting a shed?

 

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I thought that too. But it's not a shed

 

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Front leg..

 

[Damicofam6]

What are his current supplements? That may be causing it, also what do you gutload feeders with?

 

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I use Fluker complete Orange for gut load and another kind. Vitamins or 3 times a month with d3 without d3 the rest of the time mainly on crickets. I give roaches every 3 days and a hornworm once a day or silks when you can get them

 

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You can't even get near the tank. Without him trying to bite you. It's probably one of the meanest ones I've ever had but he'll eat out of your hand

 

[KapitalJ]

I would suggest a little research on gutloading your insects properly. Flukers is ahem... crap!
Not saying this is the cause of the spot, but definitely something to look into and correct.

https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/food/ scroll down to gutloading section.

 

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I would suggest a little research on gutloading your insects properly. Flukers is ahem... crap!
Not saying this is the cause of the spot, but definitely something to look into and correct.

https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/food/ scroll down to gutloading section.

What do you use

 

[BKO Overdrive]

Cricket crack is an awesome dry gut load with sweet potatoes for hydration

 

[Link]

I would suggest a little research on gutloading your insects properly. Flukers is ahem... crap!
Not saying this is the cause of the spot, but definitely something to look into and correct.

https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/food/ scroll down to gutloading section.

Thanks I'll look some up. Had them for many many years. Never really had a problem before but I'll try something else

 

[Veild Cham Owner]

If u want to stay cheap you can just use some fruits and veggies from around the house!! I gut load my crx with kale, romaine lettuce, Broccoli and carrots. Occasionally grapes, strawberries and apples if I can find them

 

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Starting to wonder if it's my lights for this guy. Seems to be getting a little bigger but I might just be paranoid.

 

[Dave Bolamperti]

Hey Link,
I've had luck using neosporin non pain relief only on a few of my Cham skin issues. It my be a fungal or bacterial issue? If this doesn't clear up soon go see a Vet before it gets out of control
Good luck
Dave

 

[Andee]

Definitely looks like a burn to me, especially since you say it's getting bigger.

 

[Remkon]

Definitely looks like a burn to me, especially since you say it's getting bigger.

It kinda does but it's a strange spot for a burn and I would have expected some burn to be on his side too...
Also the skin doesn't seem to be damaged at all other than discoloration.

I would take him to a vet to have it checked out.

 

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Thanks

 

[KapitalJ]

What do you use

As I have an Iguana as well, we always have a variety of leafy greens kicking around. Collards, swiss chard, arugula, bok choi etc... I basically set up a veggie garden at home this summer. Its sole purpose was for Iguana food and feeder gutload lol... I also like to have a piece of sweet potato or squash in there as well, they last a long time without molding and provide a good water source IMO. I seldom provide a dry gut load. I would like to find a simple recipe though. Without the dry component, the cricket waste just sticks to everything. When fed a dry diet as well the waste seems to be more like dry little balls.