Kristen Wilkins
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Her eyes actually look better then yesterday . She has her pist off colors on colors on lol .
Preparing for my first chameleon, tips appreciated
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Traildrifterphalanx
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I took a quick video of her too with her opening her mouth at my phone to see inside. I'll upload and post once back home
Kristen Wilkins
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Fantastic hopefully Andee as well will be available .
Traildrifterphalanx
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The video freezes up about halfway into because my phone got a notification but picks back up.
I got the CVS brand eye lubricant, put it on her little squinty lids, and she doesn't know what to think. Hug finger and wait.
She licked her lips a few times and I'm seeing little to no gooey in her mouth, good sign
Traildrifterphalanx
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Traildrifterphalanx
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She's Um... she's figuring it out.
She wants to keep them closed but I've been doing stuff to make her open them and look at me
She wants to keep them closed but I've been doing stuff to make her open them and look at me
Traildrifterphalanx
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She's rubbing her eyes on my finger now.
How often should I apply it?
How often should I apply it?
Kristen Wilkins
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A little saliva is normal . Runny nose is worrisome so it's great she will have another vet visit . If you have some time you can bring her out maybe she will hang out on your hand for a bit . The ointment may take a few min to melt . She may not be able to see till then well just make sure she stable on what ever she hanging out on .
Kristen Wilkins
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I would do a few times a day but see if Andee agrees .
Traildrifterphalanx
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Just for confirmation, lol
Traildrifterphalanx
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I'll likely lower the watt anyway. Originally it was a 40w and it burnt out, the only bulbs on hand were 60w but the temp gradient was about the same either way so I left it
Kristen Wilkins
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Not to bad if it's 90 or above it's to hot and that could be a cause for gaping . They regulate by gaping , still 84ish is ideal for a female especially once she starts producing eggs , if you can just pull the light up an 1/2 inch it probably will bring temp down the few degrees . Some times chameleon blow salt out of their nostrils . It's white , would not be discolored or pink . The mucus I can see in video is clear that's good and you hear no popping and she's not making bubbles correct ?
Traildrifterphalanx
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Not that I've seen or heard. Stuck her in the pothos, the nightly tradition, and she seems very happy. Hasn't been gasping or anything like that. Seems the lubricant finally settled and she can see ok again
Kristen Wilkins
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Excellent and she see's vet Thursday .
Traildrifterphalanx
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Yep, vet Thursday. I feel better after seeing her tonight. On lunch she looked super unhappy
Kristen Wilkins
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This afternoon pics looked good beyound her being mad. It's so hard to tell in pics with eyes they usually hate phones and suck their eyes in .
Traildrifterphalanx
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Yeah lol. Maybe the video helped more but she really is hating the phone. She also hates the temp gun.
I love her, lol
I love her, lol
Kristen Wilkins
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She wants to bite your phone lol . She's going to be a sassy little girl
. In no time she will be bossing you all around . Tipicle girl .
