My chameleon has a growth right in front of his eye. Im new to this pet and would like any ideas or to know if its normal sometimes and / or if it can be removed. It affects him when he eats live crickets. He has poor aim and misses his target alot. His name is Rocco and he is a little over 2 1/2 yrs old. Thanks for any info
Growth on his face
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Nemesis
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GL
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.
GL
Scarface24
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how long have you had him was it like that when you got him?
I got him right vefore christmas and yes he had it already.
Brodybreaux25
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We can review your husbandry but nothing short of a vet visit will help him.
Carlton
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Hmm, I disagree. Has more of a solid tissue appearance rather than an abscess. Hard to say for certain from that pic but it looks a little lumpy or warty, not just a swelling under the skin like an abscess. OP you need a vet visit. It could certainly be a benign growth of some sort. It could affect his ability to focus and aim at feeders. I also think he may have had poor care before you got him, possibly some nutritional deficiencies. Please fill out the form so we can check your care.
Thehippie
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now that i look at it closer, its not a uniform lump like an abscess, my bad
my chams name is karma
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his casque is also swollen by the looks of the picture
