I think my chameleon died today

Harsh truth is. If he is in this shape there were many things likely wrong that were missed for too long. If he saw a vet today there would be little they could do. This damage takes a while to build up so it is not a quick cure. Sorry but if not already he will pass.

If these are animals you care about and are still interested. fill out the https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/how-to-ask-for-help.66/ fill this out, give good pictures of animal and cage. People will be harsh, but if you do wish to keep these animals you will listen to them.
I also have a site that walks a beginner through the steps. www.caskAbove.com
 
kinyonga said:
Is he laying in the floor? Standing on. Branch?
Has his skin turned black? Is he breathing?
Photos would be very helpful.
Did you tell the vets it was a emergency?
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He hasn’t turned black.. still has his color but his head cap is now white. The last couple days he would go to the floor of his enclosure. When I went to a store that specializes in reptiles they told me with my new light he would be doing better. But I didn’t call vet back to let them know it was an emery and I’m so regretting it now. I’ll reply with a photo, I wasn’t sure people would want to see it tho.
 
CasqueAbove said:
Harsh truth is. If he is in this shape there were many things likely wrong that were missed for too long. If he saw a vet today there would be little they could do. This damage takes a while to build up so it is not a quick cure. Sorry but if not already he will pass.

If these are animals you care about and are still interested. fill out the https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/how-to-ask-for-help.66/ fill this out, give good pictures of animal and cage. People will be harsh, but if you do wish to keep these animals you will listen to them.
I also have a site that walks a beginner through the steps. www.caskAbove.com
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He only started acting this way as of this last week. I thought I did enough research on my enclosure and he was fine as I had him for 3 years. I’m feeling terrible at this point. Thank you for the link, I’m not sure if I’ll be able to replace him anytime soon.
 
Tleo724 said:
He only started acting this way as of this last week. I thought I did enough research on my enclosure and he was fine as I had him for 3 years. I’m feeling terrible at this point. Thank you for the link, I’m not sure if I’ll be able to replace him anytime soon
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So if this all of a sudden in an older animal that is different. The hiding it rule still applies but differently. You are describing something different. It could be a fast infection, of organ damage from early on could have caught up.

I did not see your other post. I would see a vet as quickly as you can push them. It sounds like he was OK till this ? so if strong he could recover from infection. if that is what it turned out to be.
I am sorry for you loss.
 

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CasqueAbove said:
So if this all of a sudden in an older animal that is different. The hiding it rule still applies but differently. You are describing something different. It could be a fast infection, of organ damage from early on could have caught up.

I did not see your other post. I would see a vet as quickly as you can push them. It sounds like he was OK till this ? so if strong he could recover from infection. if that is what it turned out to be.
I am sorry for you loss.
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I posted a photo. Would he have turned black? Could he still be kicking??
 
Tleo724 said:
He hasn’t turned black.. still has his color but his head cap is now white. The last couple days he would go to the floor of his enclosure. When I went to a store that specializes in reptiles they told me with my new light he would be doing better. But I didn’t call vet back to let them know it was an emery and I’m so regretting it now. I’ll reply with a photo, I wasn’t sure people would want to see it tho.
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CasqueAbove said:
So if this all of a sudden in an older animal that is different. The hiding it rule still applies but differently. You are describing something different. It could be a fast infection, of organ damage from early on could have caught up.

I did not see your other post. I would see a vet as quickly as you can push them. It sounds like he was OK till this ? so if strong he could recover from infection. if that is what it turned out to be.
I am sorry for you loss.
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Could
Kamikaze Chameleon said:
Oh that's awful im so sorry! Yeah we need more information and pictures
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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.
 
Tige21v said:
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.
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okay now I’ve cried for the 3rd time today. My boyfriend will be home in 30 min, I’m have him to it.
 
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