New British friend :)

[crazy faerie]

Hey all

My names Amy, I live in Wales and have got a baby chameleon I need some help with...

I got my new friend on February 12th and she was 8 weeks old at the time...she is a Yemen that I got from a private breeder in my area...

I have a few concerns about her though, she eats like a pig but does not seem to be getting any bigger!

This is a picture of her on the day we picked her up:

These are some pictures of her today:

As you can see she has grown slightly but has only put on 2g in weight (from 5g to 7g)

She is fed on a mixture of locusts and crickets an the occasional meal worm and wax worm...she drinks everyday and poo's fine...she has had 3 sheds since we've had her also.

Every other day I dust her food with nutrobal and she has a brand new uv tube that is on for 12 hours a day.

She is very active and comes out a few times a week which she seems quite happy to do. She's very friendly an has now started eating from feeding tongs which is cool

Also her back legs look a bit bowed to me? I have no clue if they are supposed to look like that but I'm a bit paranoid there is something wrong with her she walks with no problems at all so it's not an issue but if mbd is coming I want to stop it now.

Any advise at all is so much appreciated

Much love and blessings, Ames x

 

[Trillian]

Welcome! I agree about her leg not looking right. I think I'd recommend re-posting these pictures in the Health Clinic section, and filling out the 'How to Ask for Help' form that is stickied at the top of that section. You will get awesome help that way.

 

[gad58y]

your chameleon looks like it got mbd,you need to be dusting with pure calcium every day and nutrobal once a week.

hope this helps

 

[Kibu]

It has MBD, do u have a UVB light. Give us more info by filling outthisform:


b>Chameleon Info:</b><br />
[*]<b>Your Chameleon</b> - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
[*]<b>Handling</b> - How often do you handle your chameleon?
[*]<b>Feeding</b> - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
[*]<b>Supplements</b> - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
[*]<b>Watering</b> - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
[*]<b>Fecal Description</b> - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
[*]<b>History</b> - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you. <br />
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<b>Cage Info:</b><br />
[*]<b>Cage Type</b> - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
[*]<b>Lighting</b> - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
[*]<b>Temperature</b> - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
[*]<b>Humidity</b> - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
[*]<b>Plants</b> - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
[*]<b>Placement</b> - 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?
[*]<b>Location</b> - Where are you geographically located? <br />
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<b>Current Problem</b> - The current problem you are concerned about.<br />
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<u>Pictures are helpful</u>