David Esparza
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My chameleon doesn’t want to eat and has been closing his eyes a lot
Is my chameleon dying
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David Esparza
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snitz427
Chameleon Enthusiast
That's a she. Does she have a laying bin? She may need to lay eggs (they lay eggs regardless if they mated with a male - like chickens). Her eyes also look sunken which can be a sign of dehyrdration, among other things. Closing her eyes means she is not feeling well and something is wrong.
A vet is always the best bet for an animal that is unwell. Filling out the health form on here will also help others with offering advice.
A vet is always the best bet for an animal that is unwell. Filling out the health form on here will also help others with offering advice.
David Esparza
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No she doesn’t have a laying bin
Does your chameleon have access to a laying bin? Link: Egg Laying and the Laying Bin
The next step is to review all of her cage, food, etc.
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- Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
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PabloTheCham
Chameleon Enthusiast
She is definitly very dehydrated. Give her good long mistings and showers,
David Esparza
Member
I Just made her a laying bin right now with organic soil and made it moist so she could dig And I put her in the bin and she just has her eyes closed
OK she is past the point of laying her eggs if that is actually the problem. You will need veterinary help if she is that sick.
We can try to get you a recommendation for someone in your area or you can try to find a vet on these links. We would need your state and major city near you.
We can try to get you a recommendation for someone in your area or you can try to find a vet on these links. We would need your state and major city near you.
