I bet it's the UV light... or maybe an LED plant light - the refresh rate is screwing with your camera lens?I’m glad that has helped.
*should also pardon my Darth Vader breathing and why does it look like my hands are shaking?!
It is a challenge, that’s for sure. I haven’t had to medicate my chams much at all (this is just the third time), but after a few doses they almost seem to have an understanding that we are trying to help them. Not that they’ll open their mouth any more willingly, but they are less sassy.
Sassy is an understatement. Carmelo was in complete control. I told him Hammlet made this method look easy. He just stuck his chin in the air. Throughout this ordeal he kept his happy colors and his tail was extremely relaxed. He did not mind me touching his casque. I thought touching his casque would make him upset. Nope, not at all. Even when I used the doctors method, he kept the happy colors and relaxed tail. He did thrash around but we were quick. My granddaughter was more affected than Carmelo.
She repeated ok Nana let him go, let him go, he's got it, he's taking it, let him go. She was the assistant. I assured her that we were not hurting Carmelo but she was making sure he was OK. Carmelo belongs to her. She provides 50% of his care. Im not turning over complete care provider until I'm 100% sure she can care for him alone.
Sassy is an understatement. Carmelo was in complete control. I told him Hammlet made this method look easy. He just stuck his chin in the air. Throughout this ordeal he kept his happy colors and his tail was extremely relaxed. He did not mind me touching his casque. I thought touching his casque would make him upset. Nope, not at all. Even when I used the doctors method, he kept the happy colors and relaxed tail. He did thrash around but we were quick. My granddaughter was more affected than Carmelo.
I am new to chams, I will be getting my first in February. I am wondering what is Giardia and what does it do to our babies?Help....Just got fecal results, Carmelo has a small amount of Giardia! I'm freaking out - I will pick up medicine from Vet tomorrow. I'm not worried about cleaning the enclosure, I can handle that but opening his mouth to give medicine scares me to death....The thought of handling - not so gentle, opening his mouth, giving him medicine-yikes! Should I use gloves when I pick him up?
Giardia is an intestinal parasite from unsanitary food or water. Humans can also have this parasite. It can be passed from pet to human or human to pet. It's very important to wash your hands after you handle any pet. Symptoms in Chams would be loose, runny stool. We had no symptoms. Carmelo Chameleon is adopted. I don't know his history. He was found outside which means he was eating wild feeders and getting water from wherever. I've had him 3 months. My first Exotic Vet was not Cham knowledgeable so I took Carmelo for a second check up with a Vet that was more Cham knowledgeable. The fecal sample showed a small amount of Giardia. We are treating him with oral medication for 5 days.
We have learned a ton. Everyday she checks his enclosure, temps, humidity, and where he is sitting. Today he was on top of the pothos which puts him within 1 inch of the uvb-b fixture. She informed me that the temp and humidity was too low. So we ended up adding a incandescent bulb for additional heat. She's learning and has asked to take him home. I explained that she and I have more to learn before she can take him home.
Ok thank you
Thanks.So sorry you’re going through this.
Thanks. He just ate a hornworm. I started a dripper to make sure he has water available 24/7. His nighttime temp is 67 humidity 67%. Im just gonna check on him every 2 hours until I speak with the Vet. No sleep tonight.
I'm so sorry I hope he turns out to be ok!
Yay he definitely looks more perky in the picks keep us posted.
I don't know what I would have done without the help and advice from CF. @Beman responding at 1:30am. @MissSkittles with videos. I could go on and on with names. Even just having someone to help you think through things and come up with an actionable plan. AMAZING!
