Jackson chameleon advice!

[ShaunaLynnA]

I was given two jacksons to take care of a male and female. My mom got them from someone who has had them about 5mo and didn't want them. All I can say is I don't know how they have managed to survive. I don't eventhink they were kept underlight and I know were not watered correctly. The female is fine other then minor dehydration and active but the male is who I concern on. He is very lathargic, keeping his eyes shut and not moving to much. His eyes are severely sunken in and he can barely keep his head up. I have separated the two and have them in the proper cages with lighting and daily listings a few times a day. What if anything can I do to help the male or is he to far gone for help? Any advice is appreciated and welcomed. They have been in my care since last night. Vet visit is scheduled for Friday that was the earliest they could see me with the holidays here.

 

[PrettyInInk87]

I hope he pulls through... My first cham acted the same way before he passed about a week ago. Don't have any advice as my guy passed but i'll keep my fingers crossed for him. Has he eaten?

 

[Manik6]

give him lots and lots of water. if possible get some pedialite. (unflavored) that pretty much all u can do till the vet visit. as lon as he isnt falling off of his perch i think he should be able to make a recovery. sorry to hear about the little guy. i would also try taking the female for a fecal. even though she might look ok u just never know. of course im sure u know that though. i hope everything goes ok for u and the little guy

 

[svinyard]

Deleted:
/Capitan Obvious

Separate and maybe shower them? I think people used to do that as a recovery trick. Put them on a basic plant with very mild shower water on half of it and leave one of them in there for 30minutes...maybe longer.

 

[KingKameha]

For the male, place him on a plant or a stick that can stand up in the shower. Once in the shower point the shower at the wall of the shower and let the spray hit the plant or stick. Don't force his mouth open if you think he has mbd. Make sure the water is warm not hot.