my vailed has this thing in his butt, not bug sperm!

[ReptileStation]

They woun't take away your pet. They may likely not treat it or report you.

 

[laurie]

4 hour drive means it's out of state...Massachusetts is small compared to the rest of the country.

The OP drove to Connecticut to buy the Chameleon so it's reasonable to suggest he can drive there again to either return the animal or take it to a vet.

Just to be clear: Massachusetts has laws restricting chameleon ownership, Connecticut does not.

Thank you, I completely read his post wrong. I need to get that sort of thing correct.

 

[Elizadolots]

How does MA handle legally owned pets that were purchased or moved from another state? Does MA's regulations say that chams cannot be owned without the proper permit? If so, get the permit! I moved to NJ with 3 exotic birds that were not on their legal pet list (which was basically only domestic poultry like chickens, pheasants, quail, or ducks). I had to show proof that the birds were legally purchased before a specific date in a state where they were legal, and get an exotic bird permit which was easy to do.

Regardless of legality, I would think any competent vet would treat an animal with such a serious problem out of compassion. I doubt they will demand to see proof of legality before treating it. This poor cham has no choice and will probably die without care.

I don't know what the rules are regarding chameleons brought in illegally. It would be illegal to bring one in. I do agree with you that a compassionate vet (and most are, that's why they go into vet care) is most likely going to do what he can to help and not make any report. I suspect the only times many vets would report an owner would be if they thought that the owner was harming the animal. I have a friend who doesn't license or vaccinate her dogs (yes, I've argued with her, but she doesn't budge). But she has a vet who cares for her dogs despite that.

laurie, I've certainly been guilty of misreading posts. I suspect we all have. Plus, unless you've been to Massachusetts I don't know if you can appreciate how small it is. I could drive 12 hours straight north and not leave California. When I visited a friend in Boston, we drove out of state to buy beer one Sunday afternoon. I think it was 2 hours round trip.