HELP! Is my chameleon dying?!
- Thread starter CharlieCham03
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CharlieCham03
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They said that they will pay for the vet within 30 days if I think he’s sick
CharlieCham03
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Please help someone please respond I need to know what to do
Chameleomom
Chameleon Enthusiast
Get to the vet NOW
CharlieCham03
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I’m driving to the vet now I’ll keep u guys updated
Ares05
Chameleon Enthusiast
He is very sick, its good that you are taking him to the vet.
But did you even take the advice to get bigger live plants, or at least more fake ones? It still looks too bare to me. Did you get the proper lights? Did you get the right supplements? More branches? Higher basking place? Ect?
But did you even take the advice to get bigger live plants, or at least more fake ones? It still looks too bare to me. Did you get the proper lights? Did you get the right supplements? More branches? Higher basking place? Ect?
Chameleomom
Chameleon Enthusiast
Was just checking back in to see how things are @CharlieCham03 ?
Brodybreaux25
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This guy is as good as dead, can’t drag your feet on this.
Graves923
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Just from that photo the cham looked emaciated, and dehydrated... If it survived yesterday I would seriously doubt it makes it through today.
Reptofreak
Chameleon Enthusiast
@CharlieCham03 any updates?
BabyYoda
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I too would like to hear an update. I do not want to bash you but I feel compelled to say that the level of dehydration shown in the picture means he has been sick for quite few days if not longer. Anytime I am suspicious about one of my Chameleons getting sick I immediately transfer them over to my "quarantine cage" and keep an extremely close eye on em. If they do not drink/eat within the first 24 hours after being in quarantine it is off to the vet we go. I'm sorry about your little guy, but I hope you return with good news. In the future, if he gets well or you decide to give it another shot with a new Chameleon, DO NOT hesitate to come to the forums for every single question you need answered. There are plenty of people with loads of experience here, and with their advice you can home a happy, healthy, Chameleon.
CharlieCham03
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He passed away at the vets office. Petco called me and told me they were very sorry, and that they will get another order of chameleons soon. I got a gift card from their, and I think I want to try a different Petco to get another. Thanks for you help guys
CharlieCham03
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And also. The first picture that I posted with him thin like that, that’s how I saw him at Petco when I first got him, so I’m guessing that he was already sick
MissSkittles
Chameleon Enthusiast
I’m sorry that he didn’t make it. Please don’t get another cham from Petco. You’ve sadly experienced that they do not sell healthy animals. Buy from a dedicated breeder...there are some site sponsors. Use the gift card towards the correct supplies for a cham. I’m guessing they also sold you a chameleon kit when you bought your cham. Just about everything in it is incorrect. Return it and get your money back. In the meantime, research all you can about chameleon husbandry. The forum resources has great info. All here will also help you to get the correct set up so that you can have many quality years with a healthy and contented chameleon.
MissSkittles
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Just wanted to add that trying another Petco won’t give you any healthier of an animal. They use the same suppliers.
Ares05
Chameleon Enthusiast
Start surfing this site.. there is tons of great info. You'll get great feedback. Chameleons are expensive.. if you have your heart set on one, their setup can cost 400-500$ upwards, depending on your location, online or in-shop purchases (in-shop is normally more expensive), species, age, cage type, brands ect ect. Personally I spent 800$ not including my little man... and then there is monthly food costs, vet bills, cage upgrades, replacements for certain products, and more. They are an expensive commitment.
