Panther with a underbite?

[InsanePixie]

Since I had an empty custom cage for chameleons my husband thought he'd surprise me with a female chameleon. He doesn't know anything really about reptiles and I have only owned veiled charms.

She comes with a health guarantee but I don't to offend anyone by accusing of them with improper care. I have tried to research what could be the cause, like a birth defect, MBD, ETC. Cases of MBD you could see it on the jawline but hers looks like an underbite.
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( Yes, I am still going to talk with them just don't want to go about it without some knowledge )

- Female Panther, juvenile.I've had her 3 days -

Since having her she has ate crickets and BSF lava with no problems. She loves all the room because she explores all areas, learned the mist timers and gets in the same spot to shower and drink then maybe explore agi. Her legs don't have signs of MBD. She is friendly trying to climb into you while placing her food in the cage. I haven't handled her really at this point as to give her an adjustment time.

 

[Lindasjackson]

Looks to me like maybe she was born that way but maybe a vet visit would be good to make sure it’s not mbd.

 

[Lindasjackson]

Have you checked inside her mouth to make sure nothings bad in there?

 

[Lindasjackson]

Welcome to the forum by the way. I’ll tag in some other panther people and maybe they can help.
@MissSkittles @kinyonga

 

[kinyonga]

Looks like there might have been a sore or rub at the tip of her mouth.

 

[InsanePixie]

Have you checked inside her mouth to make sure nothings bad in there?

Yes, all normal. No discoloring

 

[kinyonga]

I can see a little bit of something on the tip of the lip in more than one of your photos.

 

[Casket_Case]

Maybe she’s angry and gritting her teeth

joking I got nothin’

 

[InsanePixie]

UPDATE: She was seen by the vet. The bump was a hardened scab. Once he did a soak to remove and check to make sure no damage was done, she has started to place her jaw in the correct position. He said it was probably painful with the top touching and she was pushing it forward. No signs of MBD!!! The breeder is holding onto her until the jaw is completely healed. They will take her back Monday and if still doing well come back home!

Thanks for all the great advice and information. The vet and breeder were glad I brought it to them because if it wasn't just a abrasion that was healing it could have been a couple of things as y'all mentioned. Even the the breeder was Concerned ( don't know how she didn't notice beforehand ) she apologized that her husband didn't go over the cham before sending off with my husband.

With that being said. It makes me wary to get another from her and my husband said no more surprise reptile pets unless I'm there to double-check. He's so sweet, he now comes in my reptile room attempting to learning what they should and should look like..

Once again thank you for being kind and helpful!

 

[Lindasjackson]

Oh I’m so glad!! That’s good that you went back to the breeder with it. Are they paying the vet bill I hope?

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

With that being said. It makes me wary to get another from her

Mistakes happen. I think what's more important is that the breeder was concerned, receptive, and willing to do the right thing(s).

We see all too many posts about breeders who won't return calls, deny everything, refuse refunds, etc.

This sounds to me like one of the better ones.

 

[Mountain Dragon]

UPDATE: She was seen by the vet. The bump was a hardened scab. Once he did a soak to remove and check to make sure no damage was done, she has started to place her jaw in the correct position. He said it was probably painful with the top touching and she was pushing it forward. No signs of MBD!!! The breeder is holding onto her until the jaw is completely healed. They will take her back Monday and if still doing well come back home!

Thanks for all the great advice and information. The vet and breeder were glad I brought it to them because if it wasn't just a abrasion that was healing it could have been a couple of things as y'all mentioned. Even the the breeder was Concerned ( don't know how she didn't notice beforehand ) she apologized that her husband didn't go over the cham before sending off with my husband.

With that being said. It makes me wary to get another from her and my husband said no more surprise reptile pets unless I'm there to double-check. He's so sweet, he now comes in my reptile room attempting to learning what they should and should look like..

Once again thank you for being kind and helpful!

Awesome news!