Jackiewoodams
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Well we have had Ziggy for 3 weeks now and his little personality is coming out! Just wanted to put some updated pic's of him. 
New pic's of Ziggy!
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justjumpit621
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cutie What's wrong with his leg?
What's wrong with his leg?
Jackiewoodams
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Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - Veiled, he will be 9 months on the 27th. How long has it been in your care? 3 Weeks
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon? Every other day for about 15 to 20 minutes
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders? He gets 6 to 8 crickets daily dusted in D3 without calcium. Then once a month he gets D3 with Calcium and muilt vit. The crickets get cricket crack.
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking? We have the king mister it starts at 8am and goes to 6 pm. Every 2 hours for 30 seconds it sprays.
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites? Brown and white.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions? We have a screen cage, 3 ft wide, 2 ft deep and 4 ft tall.
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule? UBV 5.0 and house light for heat. Lights are turn on at 7 and stay on until 8
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps? 85 in his basking spot and 74 in the bottom of the cage, it gets in the 70’s at night in the top of his cage.
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity? 60%
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind? Using live plants, Hibiscus tree, schefflera, and golden pothos.
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? Cage is in our bedroom by a window in the lowest traffic area.
Location - Where are you geographically located? Florida
Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.
His leg started look different last week.
Sorry I dont have any other pic's of him, I am at work.
Your Chameleon - Veiled, he will be 9 months on the 27th. How long has it been in your care? 3 Weeks
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon? Every other day for about 15 to 20 minutes
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders? He gets 6 to 8 crickets daily dusted in D3 without calcium. Then once a month he gets D3 with Calcium and muilt vit. The crickets get cricket crack.
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking? We have the king mister it starts at 8am and goes to 6 pm. Every 2 hours for 30 seconds it sprays.
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites? Brown and white.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions? We have a screen cage, 3 ft wide, 2 ft deep and 4 ft tall.
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule? UBV 5.0 and house light for heat. Lights are turn on at 7 and stay on until 8
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps? 85 in his basking spot and 74 in the bottom of the cage, it gets in the 70’s at night in the top of his cage.
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity? 60%
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind? Using live plants, Hibiscus tree, schefflera, and golden pothos.
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? Cage is in our bedroom by a window in the lowest traffic area.
Location - Where are you geographically located? Florida
Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.
His leg started look different last week.
Sorry I dont have any other pic's of him, I am at work.
jannb
Chameleon Enthusiast
Looks like it could be MBD or broke at some point. Is he using that leg?
He will need more feeders than just crickets. Will he not eat more than 6 to 8 a day? That's not many for a growing boy.
I would recommend running the Misk King longer, 3 minutes or so 2 to 3 times a day and not late in the evening so the cage will dry out before bed time. It should also dry out between each misting.
He will need more feeders than just crickets. Will he not eat more than 6 to 8 a day? That's not many for a growing boy.
I would recommend running the Misk King longer, 3 minutes or so 2 to 3 times a day and not late in the evening so the cage will dry out before bed time. It should also dry out between each misting.
Jackiewoodams
New Member
He use the leg walks with it and holds on. I have given him mealworms as well but that might only be 2 times a week. When I place more then 6 to 8 he will not eat them. The last ones I got were on the large size. I will change the mister when i get home.
Jackiewoodams
New Member
Should I take him to the vet?
Kansascity
New Member
Sounds like a vet visit is in order, he is a cutie for sure though!
bridgofaith
Avid Member
I would get an appointment for him to be seen by a good reptile vet with experience in chameleons. Try to get a sample of the poop to take for a fecal also.
carol5208
Chameleon Enthusiast
Hopefully you can find out what is going on with his leg. I see you live in Florida, so be sure and get your chameleon out in the sun when you can. It is very beneficial for him. Right now it is very hot of course so just make sure he has access to shade, water and do not leave unattended of course if not in a secure enclosure. Make sure to keep an eye to make sure he is not overheating. If you see him gaping, then I would bring inside. Good luck with him!
