Prolapse

[mybeloved Cosmo]

Hi all!..2 days ago I lost my Cosmo to a Prolapse. We did everything we could to try and save him. I know our Chameleons love Horn Worms, but please try and give your Chameleon small ones. Our Cosmo, we believe, had a hard time digesting this worm and when trying to poop, they think he pushed to hard and caused the Prolapse. He was everything to me and my family. I read all kinds of information about putting warm water with salt or sugar and letting him soak in it. The minute it becomes a bit of bubble, most times it is too late. We only got 2 years with him but they were the best. He loved to lay on window sill and catch the sun, sit with us and explore our plants. I feel I need a new baby and will know what not to do this time. He was very loved and is missed deeply. Just thought I would post about the Horn Worms...nice treat, but could cause problems depending the size. Cosmo is pictured by name.

 

[kinyonga]

Sorry for your loss. It's not easy losing one.

Are you sure it was the work that caused the problem? You said he laid on the window sill...domyou have a photo of him doing this?

 

[Zephalia]

I find it difficult to believe it was the hornworm that caused this. So sorry for your loss!

 

[jajeanpierre]

@mybeloved Cosmo I am very sorry. It is so hard to lose a young animal you love.

I doubt a hornworm would cause any kind of a problem.

There are many reasons for a prolapse and different parts of them can prolapse.. Low calcium levels, vitamin deficiencies, constipation, parasites, an intestinal blockage. There are lots and lots of reasons for a prolapse.

Again, I am very sorry you lost your Cosmos.

 

[mybeloved Cosmo]

The worm to me was quite big and he had it Saturday...on Sunday I found half if under the plant he liked to sit in. He hadn't had a poop since Friday, so I am not sure. He was so well taken care of and no problems until Monday night. He got plenty of calcium, proper light and heat. I thought posting this would confirm what I think happened. Maybe it wasn't the Horn worm but it was quite big..maybe my fault??? My house is so quiet believe it or not without him. I can't even sit in the living room as he liked to hang out there too. Not sure how to get over this. People tell me to get another but don't think I can handle if something bad happened so soon. 2 years to me is too young for them to get sick. Thank you all

 

[Decadancin]

@mybeloved Cosmo ,
Sorry for your loss. I also don't think the worm was the cause, but I would be speculating to try to answer why. The guilt and emptiness are quite normal in these situations. I recently lost my boy and came across something that may help.

https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/zaphod-has-passed.158917/#post-1365134

Again, sorry for your loss.

 

[Scottsquatch]

Sorry for your loss. I know how troubling a sudden loss can be. I don't know if this will help you or not, but the chameleon breeder podcast just put out an episode on how to greive your chameleon. In my heart, I don't believe animals simply cease to exist when they pass. I believe we are reunited with ALL of our loved ones when we pass. Maybe you'll get to see him again someday.

 

[mybeloved Cosmo]

Thank you so much. That thread was helpful. Going out tomorrow to look at new Chameleon I really need to fill my void. thanks again