My veiled chameleon's left eye is closed.. *looks* a bit crusted on the inside.. I have been trying saline solution.. was recommended by an "online vet".. Just started yesterday. He opens his eyes for about 10-20 seconds.. then squeezes them back shut!
Cage is Screen, 36in tall, 24 wide, 12 across?
My Lighting - UVB 5.0, Heat Lamp.
Humidity... I can't keep it above 40 for some reason.. Bought a humidifier recently.
Chameleon is a Veiled, about 9 months old, had it for about a month.
I feed my chameleon twice a day calcium coated crickets, as many as he will eat. I normally mist the cham about 3 times a day.. Just doesn't seem to be enough. When I bought him he had a calcium buildup on his skin. It's going away.
I can't get any pictures at the moment, I am at a friends house to use the internet. Thank you!
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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.
Pictures are helpful
Second... please read the "veiled bible" written by Brad.
http://raisingkittytheveiledchameleon.blogspot.com/
Could be a number of things he need to go to a real vet who is has chameleon experience.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/veterinarian-resources-67/
I don't have much experience yet so I'll leave the "online diagnosing" to the experienced members. Good luck with him.
