Need Advice

[Revo]

Chameleon Info:

• Your Chameleon - The species-Veiled Chameleon
• Sex - Female
• Age - not sure
• Had her since October 11
• Handling - 5 minutes every other day if allowed. Any sign of stress I wouldn't
• Feeding - Mostly Crickets Gut Loaded with Fluckers orange cubes and collard greens carrots and Dandilion leaves. Also tried Dubia Roaches, Superworms, and Phoenix worms. She had a few then just ignored.
• Supplements - Repti-Cal with D3 and Without D3, Also Reptivite. I am dusting just as the site suggests: Every Feeding plain calcium, The Vitamin and Calcium with D3 Twice a month.
• Watering - I have the Monsoon mister also I mist the cage myself and her with warm water and that is when I see her drink. I do 3 times a day for 2 or 3 minutes
• Fecal Description - Since I got Her it has been a bit slimy or sticky. Been black and Urate White
• History - very playful from the start. Got at Petco as a Gift. Became a picky eater.

Cage Info:

• Cage Type - It is a combo Dragon strand Med Tall Breeders. 17.75 Wide x 17 Deep x 36 High
• Lighting - I have a big coil uvb 5.0 Also a 100w blue Day Bulb. Did Start with a Red light at Night but changed to no light at night.
• Temperature - Top around 82 also just a note I have been having trouble with lighting.
• Humidity - The Humidity Fluctuates I have the Misting system and I Spray the Tank.
• Plants - I have one Pothos in now. Rest of them fake.
• Location - Boston Massachusetts/The Northeast

Current Problem - The problem I been having started yesterday. Her Eyes where shut, off and on during the day. She blinks one eye and it bulges in the corner. What do you think I should do? Today I noticed she stays off one leg.

 

[Scout]

Your on the right track to receive crucial information. I'm sure a senior member will advise you on what to do next very shortly.

Keep your head high, that's a pretty girl you got there.

 

[Revo]

Thanks Scout

 

[Leo Chance]

Have you considered a vet? It may be expensive, but you may find it worth what it costs. That is if there is a good reptile vet in your area.

 

[Revo]

Have you considered a vet? It may be expensive, but you may find it worth what it costs. That is if there is a good reptile vet in your area.

Called one she isn't in today so calling a few others around.

 

[Leo Chance]

Called one she isn't in today so calling a few others around.

Good luck! Hopefully you are able to find a good one.

 

[Revo]

Good luck! Hopefully you are able to find a good one.

Yeah I just got one and we are going in at 5 pm tonight. Well the lady said the Doctor likes to see the Habitat so take a picture with you. Sounds promising.

 

[Leo Chance]

Yeah I just got one and we are going in at 5 pm tonight. Well the lady said the Doctor likes to see the Habitat so take a picture with you. Sounds promising.

Good job, I am sure that you will get some helpful suggestions from the forum, but being able to see an animal in person is so much more helpful to a diagnoses. I does sound promising that the vet is interested in the enclosure. Usually they want see the poop. Again, good luck, I know I would panic if any of our chameleons got sick.

 

[jpowell86]

If she does defecate today, put it in a plastic bag and place it in the refrigerator until you go. I think getting a fecal done should be number one on the priority list just so you can know if there is any parasitic involvement. She may have an irritant in her eye. Chameleons will clean their own eyes by closing and rolling them around in the socket and even blowing them outward from the socket. Let us know what the vet says!

 

[Revo]

Ok thanks, I will see if she poops today. Are there poop supposed to smell real bad. She makes a loud noise when she goes. Is that normal for chameleons? She did eat 3 Phoenix worms so I was happy.

 

[jpowell86]

Their poop will have a tinge of odor, but if it's a strong smell, that is a good indication of parasitic involvement. What kind of noise is she making while going?

 

[Revo]

Yeah ever since I got her it is like a loud squirt hard to explain but I here it in the other room also. The smell is horrible

 

[jpowell86]

Okay, you will definitely want a fecal done.

 

[Revo]

Ok stupid question how should I bring her to the vet. Its a good 25 min car ride. I want her as comfortable as possible.

 

[Revo]

Grrr Hate To See Her In Pain

 

[jpowell86]

I probably would if the vet is versed in chameleon care. If its just a general vet, I think I would try my best to get a fecal. Let the vet run it and get the results and if she needs anything administered, then take her.

 

[Revo]

Yeah she needs to go for her leg also. That is swollen not sure if its broken.

I probably would if the vet is versed in chameleon care. If its just a general vet, I think I would try my best to get a fecal. Let the vet run it and get the results and if she needs anything administered, then take her.

 

[jpowell86]

I completely forgot about the leg. Yeah, she needs to go. I would get a shoebox and fill it with soft cloth so she would be supported but won't have to put any pressure on that particular leg. Good luck, let us know what happens.

 

[Revo]

I completely forgot about the leg. Yeah, she needs to go. I would get a shoebox and fill it with soft cloth so she would be supported but won't have to put any pressure on that particular leg. Good luck, let us know what happens.

Ok Jp getting ready to go now. Will let everyone know what happens

 

[Revo]

Well just got done seeing the vet. He made her poop with a flush. He seen a few parasites. The leg is just hurting from a injury. So sending me with pain meds and something to kill the parasites. Thanks everyone for your help.