Preparing for my first chameleon, tips appreciated

This is truly heartbreaking.
I really hope she pulls through.
She's sleeping with her mouth open
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Well no it's not ok. But it's what's going to happen may be able to make her more comfortable with some adjustments, do you have a humidifier? (Can't currently go back, out of the house and Wi-Fi is shitty) Also what are her temps at? Especially at night. Bumping them at night might help her if you haven't already and depending on what they are. I suggest getting a ceramic heat emitter. I only ever suggest this for chams when breathing problems become at issue.
 
It's very hot and humid out and I have no AC, so it's like 82 in here and humid. I do have a humidifier as well, but she's pretty humid right now. Otherwise temps at night go no lower than 68, but it's very hot lately
 
Traildrifterphalanx said:
It's very hot and humid out and I have no AC, so it's like 82 in here and humid. I do have a humidifier as well, but she's pretty humid right now. Otherwise temps at night go no lower than 68, but it's very hot lately
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You will need to keep her temps up right now . A bit more humid as well you don't want a wet enclosure. I know how you feel . Frances has had chronic URI 5 in a year and we can't get an answer of why . Andee is also correct with it can get worse before better . Oral antibiotics Take longer to work then injections, but the injections there is a higher risk of kidney issues and she already is not drinking I'm sure that is why your vet is not going that route .
 
In My opinion you d ont want her night temps to go below 75, you can technically put the ceramic heater on a thermostat. So she doesn't go over. And for humidity I would but the humidifier on a timer. I know you can get cheaper timers that work fine at home improvement stores, not sure about thermostats. I have bought them in pet stores before but only when I was desperate because the cost 60+ there
 
Andee said:
In My opinion you d ont want her night temps to go below 75, you can technically put the ceramic heater on a thermostat. So she doesn't go over. And for humidity I would but the humidifier on a timer. I know you can get cheaper timers that work fine at home improvement stores, not sure about thermostats. I have bought them in pet stores before but only when I was desperate because the cost 60+ there
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Yes both can be bought at home depo .
 
Traildrifterphalanx said:
It's 8pm and 80 in the house. Her enclosure is 75% humidity. Her temperature right now is 81.2
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That's good you won't want those temps for ever but right now it's necessary . She's a strong little trooper don't give up on her . Trust me I understand what you are going through and even more so Andee she take in very ill chameleons .
 
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