Protruding RIB?! HELP

[MadSince95]

So under him on his upper side of his rib cage on his right side theres a protruding somehting and it's hard and it looks scary and i'm afraid he's going to die or something. he's active and acting fine, i need a thing for the details if somebody would kindly post it for me. I went away for two days and had somebody come and feed and water his cage and everything while i was gone and i just took him out i just got home and there's this thing protruding and it wont go back i'm so worried please help me :'(

https://www.chameleonforums.com/mem...s-my-lovely-lizard-picture18124-imag1277.html

https://www.chameleonforums.com/mem...s-my-lovely-lizard-picture18125-imag1278.html

the second pic you can see that bump

 

[carol5208]

your pics are not very clear so it is really hard to tell what is going on.

 

[jaredg87]

it looks like the bottom of his rib cage. fill that belly up and you can still see em?

 

[MadSince95]

I just fed him i can still see it now there is two.

 

[MadSince95]

https://www.chameleonforums.com/mem...s-my-lovely-lizard-picture18126-imag1281.html

 

[MadSince95]

Please anyone?

 

[Cainschams]

Not really sure but can you take a pic of his whole body? Looks like he might be on the skinny side. Also fill out the "how to ask for help" form.

 

[christinecollins87]

I would take him to a vet a couple of days ago i was reading post and someone Chameleon look just like that and it turned out to be a tumor im not say that what it is but i would get it checked out asap

 

[jaredg87]

those bumps are too far apart and don't look like ribs.
I would get to a vet asap cause it's really hard to get a good look with out better resolution.

 

[MadSince95]

Calling vet for appointment tomorrow. I hope my baby will be alright

 

[christinecollins87]

I hope everything goes well keep us post plz

 

[MadSince95]

I hope he's not gonna die

 

[MadSince95]

I will keep you posted

 

[christinecollins87]

Think good thoughts one thing about reading all these threads the quick you find problem the better off you are

 

[MadSince95]

True , thank you..

 

[jaredg87]

ya the second you got him you came here which is great. Just keep your head up and keep us posted on how he is doing
Hope to hear from you soon

 

[MadSince95]

Kaleo!

Doctor said he will live! It's a build up of phosphorus on a bone in his asophigus, he gave me some calcium drops to help with his tongue and the phosphorus build up. I upgraded to big crickets too. He will be okay ^^
The way the vet held him ti check his mouth and tummy made me wanna cry >.< Kaleo was not happy, but he's my good lil boy and didn't bite

 

[UrbanChameleon]

That's amazing news!!!

I saw this post late last night and I could just feel your pain. I don't know what I'd do if I saw that. I've ever seen a CF post with anything similar. It's so stressful leaving your Chameleon under someone else's care, and coming home to something scary like that. You have no clue what he was/wasn't given, and all you can do is trust what the caretaker says. I bet your Cham-sitter was so worried that they did something wrong. At least you know that there was no wrong doing, and your baby will be okay. You can all be at ease.

Was this cause by a calcium supplement with phosphorus? Make sure you buy just plain calcium for daily feedings.

 

[GoldenVeiled]

Calling vet for appointment tomorrow. I hope my baby will be alright

those bumps are too far apart and don't look like ribs.
I would get to a vet asap cause it's really hard to get a good look with out better resolution.

jared's right the rib cage isn't that long but definately get it checked out by a vet i hope he'll be fine

 

[momsmenagerie]

best of luck! i like your chameleon and your nails