Light strip along male Veiled spine.

[funkyjimbob]

Hi,
I have noticed that my 9 month year old Male yemen has a light mark along his spine. I have enclosed a picture to help show what I mean more. He is currently having a shed as well and was just wondering if this was to do with it or whether it looks like something different?
Thanks

 

[Carlton]

Hi,
I have noticed that my 9 month year old Male yemen has a light mark along his spine. I have enclosed a picture to help show what I mean more. He is currently having a shed as well and was just wondering if this was to do with it or whether it looks like something different?
Thanks

If he's in the process of shedding hard to say, but a warning for you...it could also be a thermal burn. This is a very common site for burns. New burns tend to show a lighter color before the area starts to look damaged. If the area is still obvious after his shed is finished, that's probably the reason for it. For now, double check the temp right under his basking bulb. Does he sit basking for most of the day? If your room is chilly he may, especially this winter.

Be ready to treat the burn if the area does not shed normally. Get a sample of Silvadene from a vet if you can, and cover the affected area to protect the tissue as it heals.

 

[funkyjimbob]

Even though this is a few years old, I thought it may be of use to people in the future.

This ended up being a burn, and quite a big one at that. He lost a lot of his spikes but it otherwise happy and healthy.

 

[lisagr07]

Even though this is a few years old, I thought it may be of use to people in the future.

This ended up being a burn, and quite a big one at that. He lost a lot of his spikes but it otherwise happy and healthy.

Thanks for the update!
It's nice to see follow ups when photos and "what is this" questions are asked. Glad to hear all turned out well! We can all learn and be reminded to be carefull..

 

[junglefries]

Burns shouldn't be taken lightly. They can quickly become infected, especially in a cham's moist enviroment. Feeder cups should used during this period also, to keep feeders from chewing on the open wound. To prevent burns, I use only 25-40w bulbs, with two thermometers. Never be too safe with such a delicate critter.

 

[funkyjimbob]

Burns shouldn't be taken lightly. They can quickly become infected, especially in a cham's moist enviroment. Feeder cups should used during this period also, to keep feeders from chewing on the open wound. To prevent burns, I use only 25-40w bulbs, with two thermometers. Never be too safe with such a delicate critter.

Definitely. This was 2 years ago (when I was less experienced) and although the bulb was in a place I considered too hard to get to, he had somehow managed to burn himself. I was using the 100watt mercury vapor UV/Heat combi bulbs at the time (it gets cold in the UK) but since I have switched to 60watt spot bulbs and t5 strips and ensured that the bulbs are at a distance to not be a hazard to my chameleons.