Meet Pellinore the Meller's

[Lindasjackson]

I’m so glad you found it, was able to remove it, and treat it! That’s awesome! He’s a beautiful Cham!

 

[dinomom]

I’m so glad you found it, was able to remove it, and treat it! That’s awesome! He’s a beautiful Cham!

Thank you. You can tell he was pretty annoyed in the "after" photo.

 

[jannb]

Update-already had a health issue. I noticed a swelling on the "lip" or juncture of the mouth. (picture).

Dale said he had never seen this problem

So I examined the mouth using qtips with diluted betadine. There was something linear between his cheek and gums-possibly a cricket leg but could not tell. Once I got that out and cleaned very well, the lips appeared normal. I think it was really irritating him though like when we get meat between our teeth.

I could not see (using magnification) any gum involvement thankfully.

Another example of being vigilant as I have no doubt this simple thing would have progressed without treatment.


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I’m glad you caught that early before it turned into a bigger issue.

 

[Sonny13]

Luckily you noticed it in time and could help Pellinore. She’s so beautiful

 

[Mrjamwin]

Stupid question here. Why does your Cham (very beautiful BTW) need an AC unit?

 

[Jpeff]

Night time temp drop. Just about all chams need drop in temps at night. For most 60 65 at night. Some colder

 

[Mrjamwin]

Night time temp drop. Just about all chams need drop in temps at night. For most 60 65 at night. Some colder

True but it just seemed a little more specific with this type of breed. I didn't have to buy a ac unit for my Veiled Chams. Maybe they live in area where it's hotter in the evenings maybe?

 

[dinomom]

True but it just seemed a little more specific with this type of breed. I didn't have to buy a ac unit for my Veiled Chams. Maybe they live in area where it's hotter in the evenings maybe?

He is in a separate room in a warehouse. Gets above 85 day and may stay 75 at night in hottest times, so not cool enough in either day or evening for Meller's-or honestly any cham. (His lights would push temp over 85 inside the enclosure)

 

[Jpeff]

True but it just seemed a little more specific with this type of breed. I didn't have to buy a ac unit for my Veiled Chams. Maybe they live in area where it's hotter in the evenings maybe?

Veiled need night drop too.

 

[Mrjamwin]

Veiled need night drop too.

Yes they do but I personally don't need an A/C unit to get the required temp drop that they need. So I'm fortunate there. Dinomom was kind enough to answer my question which makes total sense.