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[tkalawart]

I have a beautiful young panther chameleon who has a smooth dark patch on his right arm. Its small but i dont want it to get larger. he also has gotton some small gray marks on his belly. Are these serious? What can I do about this? Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[okiroo]

I have a beautiful young panther chameleon who has a smooth dark patch on his right arm. Its small but i dont want it to get larger. he also has gotton some small gray marks on his belly. Are these serious? What can I do about this? Thanks in advance for the help.

are his eyes always shut? thats much more serious than these marks. please go to our health section in the forums and copy and paste and fill out the how to ask for help. he may need the attention of a vet depending on what else we find out. hopefully its just needed change in vitamins or lighting.

 

[ruru]

Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.

Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
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?
Location - Where are you geographically located?

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.

 

[ataraxia]

you will need to fill out the form given above. this chameleon needs help in other areas.

smooth patch may have been from an old injury.