More help needed

[maileybills]

I know everyone gave me lots of help which I’m very thankful for but I’m kind of overwhelmed on what I should do first for chameleon. I did turn the lights off at night I’m just not sure what should be our priority at the moment. It is very difficult to find a good vet around our area bc of the virus and I’m unsure on where to get crickets and also where to keep them and how to gutload them. I also am worried about this whole pregnancy thing. If I can’t find a vet should I try to let her have her babies somewhere in an area that we make for her? I guess I’m just unsure on what I need to do next for my chameleon and what’s the most important.

 

[Gingero]

Here is a video that walks you through how to gutload:



You can buy bugs online if local stores aren't an option. I buy mine from Josh's Frogs but feel free to check out the site sponsors and shop around.

 

[Carlton]

I know everyone gave me lots of help which I’m very thankful for but I’m kind of overwhelmed on what I should do first for chameleon. I did turn the lights off at night I’m just not sure what should be our priority at the moment. It is very difficult to find a good vet around our area bc of the virus and I’m unsure on where to get crickets and also where to keep them and how to gutload them. I also am worried about this whole pregnancy thing. If I can’t find a vet should I try to let her have her babies somewhere in an area that we make for her? I guess I’m just unsure on what I need to do next for my chameleon and what’s the most important.

The priority right now is a vet. You have an urgent situation. If she doesn't get veterinary support she may not survive long enough for changes in your husbandry to matter. If she is eggbound (and she may well be because of her malnutrition and MBD) she can't lay her eggs properly even if she had the proper place to lay them. You could try putting a lay bin in her cage but she may not attempt to use it. Unless she's been with a male, her eggs won't be fertile...no babies possible. She still needs to get rid of them. I'd also get some fluids and electrolytes into her. If she'll lick anything, try some diluted Pedialyte. It will rehydrate her (if she hasn't been drinking or eating she's depleted), give her a bit of energy and electrolytes until you can get her more help. One of the most important things to do when getting a new pet is establishing a relationship with a knowledgeable vet BEFORE you might need them. This is why.

 

[kinyonga]

Please stop making more threads for the same issue with the same chameleon...it makes it very hard for us to follow what's going on.