Eye crust?

[janjan20]

Perfect! I will plan on taking her outside more! What does gaping mean? What do I need to look for?

When her mouth is open, it helps regulate their temp. They will typically get lighter in color to absorb less heat.

 

[Josie_Francis]

When her mouth is open, it helps regulate their temp. They will typically get lighter in color to absorb less heat.

Good to know! I hadn’t heard the term gaping before. So if I see her mouth open while she is basking outside, is that okay/normal? Or does it mean she is too hot and I need to take her inside?

 

[janjan20]

I would say 80’s is good but in direct sunlight it will be hotter So just remember that. She can get UVB in the shade as well.

 

[kinyonga]

@Josie_Francis why does it say you're from Boise Idaho?

 

[janjan20]

Good to know! I hadn’t heard the term gaping before. So if I see her mouth open while she is basking outside, is that okay/normal? Or does it mean she is too hot and I need to take her inside?

It’s a normal response but I would take that as a sign to get into a shady area or back inside. Better to be safe...

 

[Josie_Francis]

@Josie_Francis why does it say you're from Boise Idaho?

I recently moved to LA! I should change that on my profile.

 

[Josie_Francis]

It’s a normal response but I would take that as a sign to get into a shady area or back inside. Better to be safe...

Okay awesome thanks so much!

 

[kinyonga]

I recently moved to LA! I should change that on my profile.

Good idea! Then I would be less confused! Maybe! (It might be my age!

 

[Decadancin]

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[Josie_Francis]

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[Tony_S]

I just spoke with a vet on the phone, I will be making an appointment to get her checked out! Side note, after asking about the husbandry of my cage and her lifestyle, the vet mentioned that I should be letting my chameleon outside to soak in the UVB. Is this something you guys do? Bring your chameleon outside and perch her on a plant in the natural sunlight? I have not been doing this so I was kinda shocked to hear that I should be doing so!

What did the Vet say when you had the appointment? What treatment did they suggest?

Its probably time to have the it cut open and drained.

 

[Josie_Francis]

What did the Vet say when you had the appointment? What treatment did they suggest?

They gave me antibiotics in the form of eye drops. I gave it to her daily for 2 weeks. Didn’t see any improvements. They said if that doesn’t work then I should take her back in and they will cut it open, do a biopsy and then medicate accordingly. However the vet said all of this could cost around $500

 

[Decadancin]

Why is the other post locked?

To avoid multiple threads about same issue. It gets very confusing to those trying to help that have to search other threads for answers.

 

[Josie_Francis]

Posting updated photos :

 

[Brodybreaux25]

I feel like that's really your only viable path forward at this point.