I think my chameleon died today

[Tleo724]

He moved his tongue and mouth on his own. But I think he’s given up :’(

 

[Tige21v]

I don't think he has any fight left in him.
I am sorry.
Most of us have been where you are now.
It's not easy.

 

[Andy1987]

He’s really dehydrated. His eyes are so sunken in

 

[ERKleRose]

He’s really dehydrated. His eyes are so sunken in

When they are dying/already dead, their eyes sink in

 

[Andy1987]

When they are dying/already dead, their eyes sink in

Really wasn’t aware of that , but it makes sense

 

[kinyonga]

I think his only chance would be to see a vet (like yesterday).

 

[jannb]

I don't want to sound rude, but if he is still hanging on, it is probably only by a (frayed) thread.
If it were me, I would put him in the freezer to end his suffering, if in fact he is still alive.

Never, ever do that. It’s a cruel way to kill a reptile. Just leave him along and if he’s passed bury him tomorrow.

Read post #27 from a excellent chameleon vet.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/euthanizing.176382/page-2#post-1580641

 

[Tige21v]

Never, ever do that. It’s a cruel way to kill a reptile. Just leave him along and if he’s passed bury him tomorrow.

Interesting.
I've heard that's it about the most humane way, at home anyway.
(Not arguing, just learning)

 

[JoXie411]

Interesting.
I've heard that's it about the most humane way, at home anyway.
(Not arguing, just learning)

That’s actually the worse way to euthanize them, freezing to death is painful. Plz watch this video that explains when you have to euthanize at home

 

[DocZ]

The medical community has spent many years discussing and developing the best approach to euthanasia

Not an uplifting read, but it does show how much care and thought the veterinary community has spent on the topic
https://www.avma.org/sites/default/files/2020-02/Guidelines-on-Euthanasia-2020.pdf

 

[DocZ]

The medical community has spent many years discussing and developing the best approach to euthanasia

Not an uplifting read, but it does show how much care and thought the veterinary community has spent on the topic
https://www.avma.org/sites/default/files/2020-02/Guidelines-on-Euthanasia-2020.pdf

And hypothermia is listed as an “unacceptable” method

 

[Tige21v]

And hypothermia is listed as an “unacceptable” method

It does not seem like there is much deemed acceptable (in the home anyway) besides letting nature run its course...

 

[DocZ]

It does not seem like there is much deemed acceptable (in the home anyway) besides letting nature run its course...

Agreed. I think most would be either unavailable or very unpalatable for most people at home with their beloved pets

 

[jamest0o0]

Yeah the most painless euthanization would be a mess and/or traumatic for many people. I believe freezing is acceptable for some animals(insects at least) but not for most.

 

[jannb]

Agreed. I think most would be either unavailable or very unpalatable for most people at home with their beloved pets

That’s why I always take my to the vet.

 

[jamest0o0]

Not everybody has money to blow at the vet for every thing. Yeah yeah we should have $ saved up, but unless you're rich, which I doubt the majority of us are, it is wise to save money where we can. Agreed though, euthanizing an animal in most cases is best saved for a vet, but I do think it's worthwhile to talk about at-home methods when possible(not just for putting an animal down, but in every health aspect). I personally have a vet fund saved, but how many people here do we see that don't.

 

[MissSkittles]

Only once have I had to end a creatures suffering - a chipmunk severely mangled by our cats - I made sure it was quick and as painless as possible. It’s a horrible memory I’ll carry with me forever, but letting it suffer in excruciating pain would have been an even worse memory.

 

[jamest0o0]

Only once have I had to end a creatures suffering - a chipmunk severely mangled by our cats - I made sure it was quick and as painless as possible. It’s a horrible memory I’ll carry with me forever, but letting it suffer in excruciating pain would have been an even worse memory.

That's rough, I've had a few moments like that. It's the kind of situation more or less, that I think make it worthy of conversation. Can't always run out to a vet without causing much further suffering. Sometimes the most humane thing is to end it quickly on the spot.