Parsons with gout

[CalummaCrazy]

Hi,

So I many in process of purchasing a female parsonii. The seller has also messaged a young male but says is it is at a reduced price because he has gout. They claim the animal shown symptoms of the condition but they were unsure what it was so they took it to the vets. They did fecal samples because they first suspected parasites but they found none. Also he did bacterial planting - also found nothing dangerous - just normal microflora. So the vet suspects it could be gout but is not 100%. Pictures of animal attached. The seller sent me a video & the male parsonii looks good to me but though I have experience with this species, I would call myself an expert. Is this an animal I should I avoid or am I being over cautious?

Thanks

 

[jannb]

I’m not a vet but I have had parsons in the past and they have really big legs. I’d make sure he goes to a qualified reptile vet with parsons experience.

 

[Sonny13]

At first glance I can’t see anything unordinary, parsons have chunky legs.

 

[MzLaurie]

Gout is usually detected in the blood or in the symbiotic fluid in the joints. In humans it can be detected in X-rays too. It means the kidneys are not filtering the uric acid properly. There is no cure but there is meds for flare up’s. It’s very painful and can affect the temperament of the chameleon.

 

[kinyonga]

Kim not a vet…but i don’t see any signs of gout…but that doesn’t mean it isn’t gout. You need to take the chameleon to a good chameleon vet to get testing done to be sure.

You might be interested in reading these…
https://www.madcham.de/en/gicht/
https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=8049747

 

[CalummaCrazy]

Kim not a vet…but i don’t see any signs of gout…but that doesn’t mean it isn’t gout. You need to take the chameleon to a good chameleon vet to get testing done to be sure.

You might be interested in reading these…
https://www.madcham.de/en/gicht/
https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=8049747

This is really helpful link, thank you!

 

[kinyonga]

This is really helpful link, thank you!

You’re welcome! Hope you get the issue solved..

 

[Motherlode Chameleon]

Calumma parsonii parsonii are a thick species with regards to their limbs and body. As said above this male looks normal to me. When/if you decide to buy this male I would take the male to the vet for confirmation about this male having a possible gout condition.

Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich