Please help- sick chameleon

[Jonathan.marquett]

Im new to forums, but I have been on here to see previously answered questions before.

I have a 3+ year old male veiled chameleon that recently has been very weak and the back half of his body is dark dark green-grey.

He has been confined to the bottom of his enclosure, and is very weak too. This happened only a day or two ago.

i have been giving him gut loaded crickets, and meal worms coated with multivatimins intermittently. He has a long UV bulb that spans 50% of his space.



Looking at other posts, I’m worried about MBD or dehydration or constipation, but I haven’t seen anyone describe something that looks like what he has.

I have attached a photo of him along with his setup. But can provide more information if needed.

 

[Mrs.Rocky]

I can’t really help you with what’s wrong with your Cham. But I know you’ll need to fill out the forum. I’d recommend a vet asap.
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.

 

[Kristen Wilkins]

Im new to forums, but I have been on here to see previously answered questions before.

I have a 3+ year old male veiled chameleon that recently has been very weak and the back half of his body is dark dark green-grey.

He has been confined to the bottom of his enclosure, and is very weak too. This happened only a day or two ago.

i have been giving him gut loaded crickets, and meal worms coated with multivatimins intermittently. He has a long UV bulb that spans 50% of his space.



Looking at other posts, I’m worried about MBD or dehydration or constipation, but I haven’t seen anyone describe something that looks like what he has.

I have attached a photo of him along with his setup. But can provide more information if needed.View attachment 259221View attachment 259222

Welcome @Jonathan.marquett I’m sorry to hear your boy is not well . Hope you find some help here . Could you copy and past . https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/how-to-ask-for-help.66/ . Be as specific as you can . It’s helpful to keepers coming on . Do you have an exotic vet ?? We can not diagnose Mbd . We can have suspicions but only a vet can diagnose and treat .

 

[kinyonga]

Could he have fallen?

 

[Panda26]

I would recommend a booster, usually that’s what a vet would recommend to you also, it’s around 12$ and can be found at a local petstore. I would see how he does with it.

 

[kinyonga]

What's a booster @Panda26 ?

 

[Panda26]

It’s a Repti Boost, I give it to my chameleons when their sick so their stomach isn’t empty and they have the nutrients to get better.

 

[kinyonga]

I thought that's what you might be meaning...just wanted to be sure.

 

[Kaizen]

1) make a vet appointment
2) fill out the above form
3) could you take some more close up pics?

welcome!