Hi I have a Veiled Chameleon who's about 5-6 months old. Her diet consist of crickets and meal worms. I water her about 3 times a day. I have a good sized cage with open mesh. Her basking spot is at 89.7 degrees and humidity is at 56%. About a week ago she kept one eye closed and started itching it. Then yesterday they were both fine and I come home today to have one closed and the other one has white film over the whole eye. When I move her she will open up each eye but when I put her back in her cage she just goes under the light, closes one eye and the other one she puts the white film back over it. Please help I can't really afford the vet because i'm in high school with a part time job, but if its the only option i'll take her in a heart beat. I really don't want to lose her because shes a great pet. please help!
Please Help veiled chameleons eye.
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LilBlue
New Member
Hi there, sorry to hear your cham isn't feeling well:-( Eye issues can be the cause of many things, would you mind filling out " How to Ask for Help," so we can help you out better? Pictures of your set up and more of her would be great, too.
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.
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.
freddyf385
Avid Member
unsiol 4 saline solution without any conditioner helps. there eye drops drop some as needed but once your cahms eye closes is not a good sign you should take him to the vet a.s.a.p, also from the looks from your picture.
freddyf385
Avid Member
Outdoor natural sunlight helps as well with some long misting. Supplementaion is very important. As well as lighting, if you have your cham indoors.hope he he gets better.
