MBD or Broken or fine??
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NewOwner
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I am not an expert, but i have looked at MBD pictures, and i believe thats probably MBD and looks like fractures... Your chameleons joints are HUGE
I could be wrong, but those legs look like there broke on a 90 Degree angle..
Im sure other people will correct me if im wrong
I think you should get your cham to a vet ASAP
NewOwner
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Please, fill this out, it can help experts tell you what is wrong with your chameleon, and if it has something to do with poor husbandry ETC
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage construction (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
Lighting - What brand, model, and type of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
Location - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.
Current Problem - The current problem that you are concerned about
Thanks!
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage construction (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
Lighting - What brand, model, and type of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
Location - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.
Current Problem - The current problem that you are concerned about
Thanks!
Lizardlover
New Member
all i have to say is VET ASAP! can he walk around ok, well not ok because thats a bad break but, can he walk around?
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dodolah
Retired Moderator
your chameleon needs a vet as soon as possible.
That is a very bad MBD. Even the joint on his front legs looked a bit funky to me.
So, make that appointment quick.
If you live in USA, here is a good link to find a practicing exotic vet nearby your area:
www.herpvetconnection.com
That is a very bad MBD. Even the joint on his front legs looked a bit funky to me.
So, make that appointment quick.
If you live in USA, here is a good link to find a practicing exotic vet nearby your area:
www.herpvetconnection.com
stupidcat2y
New Member
about two years ago my cham pistachio broke his back leg.. we took him to the vet and they tried to splint it to his tail, which put more strain on his other back leg which in turn broke his other back leg... so the vet splinted both legs kind of out to the side for mobility sake. In the midst of this he was given a liquid food supplement and a calcium shot, maybe two. I down sized his cage dramatically and tried to do all I could for him. He did have MBD, but once one leg is broken (or something)... do all you can - NOW. He didnt make it, I actually had him put down.. it was just unfair - poor guy.
That leg is definetly broken. No question.
That leg is definetly broken. No question.
The fastest way to correct MBD/calcium imbalance is if the vet gives your chameleon injections of calcium over a period of time followed by a shot of calcitonin when the blood calcium levels are high enough.
Until you can get to the vet you could give it liquid calcium (calcium gluconate or calcium sandoz) which is supposed to be more easy to absorb. You can buy it at a pharmacy (without a prescription).
Until you can get to the vet you could give it liquid calcium (calcium gluconate or calcium sandoz) which is supposed to be more easy to absorb. You can buy it at a pharmacy (without a prescription).
Lizardlover
New Member
Look at the spur in the 2 and 3 picture, definetly a HE
Lizardlover
New Member
yeah a vet visit for this isnt really optional
Lizardlover
New Member
Im good at sexing chams
stupidcat2y
New Member
i just wanted to add when my cham broke his leg he walked around fine, masking the problem or something. i would show a pic, but i deleted them all. every last one.
