new pictures of skin proboem ppz look

[HaZe]

First picture was taken today second was taken about a week ago when he shed I don't know what it is slighty raised..

 

[HaZe]

First picture was taken today second was taken about a week ago when he shed I don't know what it is slighty raised.

 

[camimom]

no picture attached.

 

[HaZe]

This is my second post I put up the pic.from today but cannot post the other it.is.on another post i put up a week ago its call look plz help

 

[Elizadolots]

Here's your other picture:

Is there any way he could have gotten a burn?

 

[Texas Panther Man]

I think it looks like a burn. I'd apply some polysporin and see how it responds.

 

[HaZe]

Thx for posting my other pic the heat lamp is to far but my uv bulb is a lot closer but he cannot actually touch it

 

[Elizadolots]

You're welcome.

Is there something that's getting heated by the light? Maybe a picture that shows the entire enclosure would be helpful.

 

[HaZe]

Full setup

 

[whereswaldo]

could it be a cricket bite? if not a burn, ill add ive got no experience in skin problems so im guessing.

 

[Carlton]

So the spot is getting larger over time? If so, probably not a burn but could be either a bacterial or fungal infection. Can't tell which from the pics. Antibiotic ointment could treat a bacterial infection but may not have any effect on a fungus or a virus. A vet may help diagnose what it actually is and prescribe the correct med to treat it.

If it isn't getting larger it could be a thermal burn. You can help heal it with an antibiotic ointment like Polysporin or Silvadene (ask the vet for a sample). Then, double check your basking light temps at the perch where the cham would sit and move the light farther away.

 

[ataraxia]

looks like a fungus infection (canv / yellow fungus). Id get the chameleon to a vet as soon as possible.

If not treated it will spread and can cause the demise of your animal.

 

[ataraxia]

answered your other post on the same issue.

https://www.chameleonforums.com/new-pictures-skin-proboem-ppz-look-75218/

 

[Elizadolots]

If it is fungal, you absolutely need a vet.

I do see another possibility. It looks like your heat lamp is hitting one of the black PVC rods that make up the framework of enclosure. Those things can get super hot. You might check the temperature of that rod. If your chameleon can get close enough to brush it, that might have caused a burn.

 

[HaZe]

I fixed the uv lamp touching moved it about an inch up spot hasnt gotten any worse but it hasn't gotten better....

 

[ataraxia]

you better get your cham in to see a vet very soon.

 

[HaZe]

the exotic vet is only in on mondays so i have to wait

 

[HaZe]

So I took Rango to the vet today she said it is bacterial infection he was given a shot of antibiotics and I have some antibiotics I have to give him once a day and whipes I'm supposed to put on the infected areas so I guess theres nothing else to do now bit wait...wish him luck...he hasn't lost his appetite so i think he will do fine

 

[K9Luvn]

That's great that you were able to get him to the vet to find out exactly what is it and get proper treatment. I think he will do well now that he is receiving medication and your daily care

 

[lindawaz]

Love this! Glad you went and got wat you needed to keep your Cham healthy.