It died this morning. I’m not sure if I messed up giving it it’s meds (went into lungs), I was careful about squirting to much, waited in between letting it swallow or if it was just too far gone. I’m upset.
I’m sorry he didn’t make it.
Thank you. I’ve been on chameleon academy and watching Neptune a lot. Took a bunch of notes and ordered everything. (Waiting on a few more items) Getting a baby was a big mistake. I’m not even looking at that breeder.
May I ask what advice that was given you feel is incorrect or outdated?
Apparently you didn’t read a damn thing. I got a ton of bad info when we got the chameleon and I did do research but there’s a ton of conflicting information on the internet, even in this forum. So who do I believe? I had spent a ton of time researching and have corrected the problems. My chameleon died, after I took it to the vet. She did not note anything wrong with its eyes. I bought a ton of medicine, asked a ton of questions etc and it died the day after. Should I have gone to vet sooner, maybe but I was doing research and ppl were saying chameleons can go sometime without eating. I could not find decent information on my issue, hence my post. It’s people like you who make this hard. You didn’t supply any information but just bashed me. People make mistakes. Does it sick my chameleon died, yes. I cried bc I failed.
I’m so sorry that this happened! No one should bash anyone here! We all need to come together and try to help one another. I’m not aware that bad info is given here. Yes sometimes a couple of members may have differing opinions because of their experience but most info here is what is common knowledge as being appropriate or a mod will come on and correct it. Again I am sorry the op was made to feel bad.
I suspect that it was this person’s goal - to make us all feel bad and question ourselves. This was their first and only post and they chose to use it to bash the forum.
Thank you. I tried to read about the issues we were having to see if a vet appt was necessary. I was trying to not over react. I have spent a month talking with a breeder making sure everything is correct for our new guy. I have asked a million questions, sent a dozen pics of set up etc. I’m taking the time to make sure our temps and humidity are good before the new one ships. We learned the hard way and it wasn’t a fun experience. I have a dog and 2 cats and I have worked with trainers for issues, spent time researching food…… so I’m not new to making sure an animal is taken care of. We just didn’t realize the bad info we got until it was too late. There’s way more info on dogs and cats than chameleons. Way more ppl to ask for guidance.
Obviously I read it or I wouldn't have known what was going on. I know you got incorrect information from the pet store.. that doesn't change a thing. This is why you dont buy animals on a whim. You should always research BEFORE buying the animal esp with reptiles because they are for more advanced keepers. If you cant take the time to learn everything about an animal then you have absolutely no business getting it. You dont just take a random pet store worker at their word! They arent trained professionals. Its complete ignorance to assume an employee that cleans out animal displays and earns minimum wage is an expert on every single animal in the store. You can write all the paragraphs you want but theres just no excuse for the way you handled this. What you did was irresponsible and neglectful and sadly an innocent creature suffered because of it. You couldnt even take the time to get the proper UVB for god sakes! I dont think you can blame it all on the pet store. I have taken a chameleon who was moments away from death, had MBD, rib fractures, surface injuries, malnourished, wouldnt open his eyes, couldnt shoot out his tongue, mbd caused his casque to collapse and he refused to move for days.. i rehabilitated him completely and reversed the effects of mbd to the point where his casque is 100% straight now! He can shoot his tongue and do everything else a normal healthy cham would do. I fed him with a syringe for months and gave him proper uvb and setup. I acted quickly because HIS LIFE depended on me! You dont just make excuses on why you couldnt help him and then blame the pet store. Own your mistakes and do better!
