Eye problems

[Meganlr2003]

the past day i’ve noticed my female veiled chameleon’s eye sort of dented(?) i guess. she’s very new and has been home for a little over a week so hasn’t quite gotten used to me being in the room with her so i couldn’t get the best picture. any thoughts? suggestions on how to get her more accumulated would also be appreciated.

 

[PoseidonTheChameleon]

It's hard to know without pictures

 

[MissSkittles]

Does the dent come and go and if so, is she also moving her eye around and kind of sucking it in when the dent shows?

 

[MissSkittles]

Like this?

 

[Meganlr2003]

Like this?

yes, i know she has been cleaning out her eye but it has been going on all day and i wondered if that is a concern

 

[Meganlr2003]

View attachment 296095the past day i’ve noticed my female veiled chameleon’s eye sort of dented(?) i guess. she’s very new and has been home for a little over a week so hasn’t quite gotten used to me being in the room with her so i couldn’t get the best picture. any thoughts? suggestions on how to get her more accumulated would also be appreciated.

 

[Shanar808]

Hi there. Please fill out this husbandry form so the experienced members here can help you figure out what could be causing this and help prevent future problems. Please post pics and welcome to the fam!


Chameleon Info:

• Your Chameleon –
  1. Species:
  2. Sex:
  3. Age:
  4. How long has it been in your care?:
• Handling – How often do you handle your chameleon?:
• Feeding–
  1. What are you feeding your chameleon?:
  2. What amount?:
  3. What is the schedule?:
  4. How are you gut-loading your feeders?:
• Supplements–
  1. What brand and type of calcium product are you dusting your feeders? With or without D3?:
  2. What brand of vitamin product are you dusting your feeders? With or without D3?:
  3. What is the schedule?:
• Hydration –
  1. What kind of watering technique(s) do you use?:
  2. How often and how long do you mist?:
  3. Do you see your chameleon drinking?:
• Fecal Description–
  1. Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings (feces and urates):
  2. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?:
• History - Any previous information about your chameleon that might be useful to others when trying to help you:

Cage Info:

• Cage Type–
  1. Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Hybrid?):
  2. What are the dimensions?:
• Lighting –
  1. What brand/model/type of UVB lighting are you using? Linear or Compact?:
  2. What is your UVB bulb strength?:
  3. What type/strength of heat bulb are you using?:
  4. What is your daily lighting schedule?:
  5. What is the distance from the UVB and heat bulb to your chameleons head at basking?:
• Temperature –
  1. What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)?:
  2. Lowest overnight temp?:
  3. How do you measure these temps?:
• Humidity –
  1. What are your humidity levels (daytime and nighttime)?:
  2. How are you creating and maintaining these levels?:
  3. What do you use to measure humidity?:
• Plants –
  1. Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?:
  2. Any fake plants?
• Placement –
  1. Where is your cage located?:
  2. Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas?:
  3. At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?:
• Location – Where are you geographically located?:
• Female Egg-laying Chameleons Only-

• Lay Bin Setup (Size and Substrate?):
• Lay Bin Privacy (Visual Barrier?):

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.

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Please Note:

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2. Photos can be very helpful.

 

[GrayMadder]

yes, i know she has been cleaning out her eye but it has been going on all day and i wondered if that is a concern

Are you misting often? This actuslly scared me too when i first seen it. My cham does it when he has water on his eye.

 

[Shanar808]

View attachment 296095the past day i’ve noticed my female veiled chameleon’s eye sort of dented(?) i guess. she’s very new and has been home for a little over a week so hasn’t quite gotten used to me being in the room with her so i couldn’t get the best picture. any thoughts? suggestions on how to get her more accumulated would also be appreciated.

Move slowly, avoid wearing reds and blacks, make sure the cage has ample foliage/privacy, set the enclosure height above your own, minimize handling, associate your presence with food or treat items may help your little one get a bit more comfortable with you. Hope this helps with that.
Oh and do you have the exoterra vines in the enclosure? I’ve read a few threads where this has been an issue for chameleon eyes.