My chameleon fell a few inches, not moving a lot and won't open his eyes.

[jlq1331]

My Chameleon fell about 10 inches onto my dresser and has turned dark brown, his tongue hangs partially out of his mouth and doesn't move much exceppt to open his mouth and his legs and tail occasionally.

He's a juvenile veiled.

 

[Solid Snake]

I am sorry.
Watch him closely, and dont move him.

 

[jlq1331]

thanks, i can barely tell he's breathing so i'm really worried....
also i left him in some moisture and periodically spray his tongue to keep it wet, any idea as to what's wrong with him?

 

[Solid Snake]

Possible scenario:

He has knocked himself out.
In which case, youll just have to wait it out.

He has broken a his back/neck and will not live.



Im sorry, thats all I can think of atm.

Im not the most experienced person here though...

 

[Solid Snake]

I havnt encountered this issue. Im just speaking from a theoretical, logical perspective.

 

[jlq1331]

His back and neck as well as his limbs seem to be intact so i'm hoping he just knocked himself out.

 

[Solid Snake]

Im sorry for the short random posts, but I felt that I should answer fast.

I welcome you to CF.
I am sorry its under these circumstances you are here.

Do not give up hope!

If his tongue is out, yes keep it MOIST. That is imperative.

 

[Solid Snake]

Can you post a picture of his current state?

 

[jlq1331]

i wish the circumstances were better too, this is my first chameleon so i get very paranoid with him, because my last lizard (chinese water dragon) was killed because he ate a pesticide sprayed cockroach that crawled into his cage a couple years ago.

 

[Solid Snake]

If you can, fill this out please.
Its a form we use to go over husbandry.
It gives us a picture of how the animal lives, so that we can accurately troubleshoot an issue.
I know it may seem ridiculus to fill it out now, but Ive learned you just never know.
So if/when you have time, it may help.



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.


Cage Info:

Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
Lighting - What brand, model, and types 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?
Placement - 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?
Location - Where are you geographically located?


Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.


Pictures are helpful

 

[jlq1331]

how do i attach a picture?

 

[jlq1331]

 

[jlq1331]

i can't seem to post the image, how do it?

 

[PantherEnvy]

Click on post reply. Scroll down to Manage Attachments and click. Load your pic

 

[Meow Kitty]

u can also use tinypic.com
and i really hope he just knocked himself out
i mean i dont think they can move their limbs if they do... my chams have fallen and even jumped but ive never seen them hit anything solid besides carpet and bedding and once into a large sheflera

 

[brandon1]

how do i attach a picture?

Hey I just seen you're posts. Sorry to hear that. To attach a picture you click attachments, which will be in between the smilies and the undo/redo arrows. A new window should pop up that will say Manage Attachments. Click browse and go to your pictures. Once you've selected the one of your cham click upload. It will take a few moments to download and when it does click attachments again. The file that Titles your picture will be present and you click it and then send the post. For any of this to work you have to have the memory card from your camera, that has the picture of your cham on it, plugged into your computer or if it's a USB cable use it. It it's on your phone use the USB cable for it.

 

[jlq1331]

i put him in his bowl with warm water to keep his skin hydrated, i spray him every few minutes to keep his tongue wet.

 

[jlq1331]

his limbs have stopped moving and he stopped opening his mouth a few minutes ago and i think he's still breathing.

 

[Solid Snake]

Make sure not to put any water down his throat.

I would do a few chest compressions to make sure hes not choking.

 

[PantherEnvy]

Can you take him to a vet? That is where he needs to go. He does not look good.