Short Casque, is that an issue?

[pascal0910]

So, I haven't really paid much attention to it, and I haven't actually thought to make sure nothing is up. Basically, my veiled Chameleon has a small casque compared to most of what I've seen, and it is fairly "fatty" I guess I could say, just by the way it felt. Not sure if there is a better term. Now, from the information, I want to say I started to slack in caring for him, with being gone all day most of the time (No excuse I know), But I have been putting my responsibilities in check, and making sure he gets proper care. here is the INFO

Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - Veiled, Male, 2.5 years, Ive had it since about the time he was born (Give or take a couple weeks)

Handling - I haven't handled him too often, maybe once or twice a month. But I've been doing it more lately

Feeding - I generally feed him Crickets and Mealworms. around 5 each time once every other day. I just started recently. Most of the time they die before I can... But I also very recently started giving him fruits and veggies (Orange, lettuce, grapes, banana, and apples)

Supplements - Exo terra, I dont do it very often, (Working on this especially)

Watering - I have an automatic mister. I don't exactly know how often it goes on because I am not home during the day but probably every couple hours, but it is on for about 8 seconds. And no I do not see him drink it

Fecal Description - Brown and White, he has never been tested

History - No history

Cage Info:
Cage Type - Its not quite a screen but, its like a plastic screen. 2ftx2ftx3.5ft

Lighting - Exo-Terra, compact top canopy, normally an infrared light (But it is broken), also exo-terra. I turn on my lights when I wake up in the morning, and off at night (7:30am-11:00pm)

Temperature - Atm with no heat lamp it is 70F. Not sure the night temp. I have an exoterra thermometer

Humidity - 70%, maintaining it by misting and I also have soil and live plants to keep the moisture. An exoterra hygrometer

Plants - I have live plants, one is a vine and I am not sure about the other, I have pictures attached of the enclosure

Placement - It is in my bedroom, Most of the time Ikeep other pets away. On top of a vent, not active most of the time. About 6feet

Location - Near Lake huron

Current Problem - My veiled has just always had a fairly small casque but I never thought anything of it, and I though now I should make sure there is not something I should change about his conditions

PS He tends to hang out in the light fixture, even if the basking light is on. would it be that possibly??

 

[jannb]

Pascal looks like a sweet boy. Please remove the lights from his enclosure. You are very lucky that he hasn't already had a burn. The small casque could be caused from MBD. His legs doesn't appear to be curved but I have a panther that had MBD when he was young and his legs are not curved either. MBD is caused from the lack of proper supplements and UVB light. Do you have a UVB light for him? He needs three kinds of supplements. If he doesn't get outside time he needs calcium without d3 two to three times a week, calcium with d3 twice a month and a multivitamin twice a month. I would also recommend a taller enclosure.

 

[pascal0910]

By removing the light do you mean for good? Or should I prevent him from going up there? I do have another light fixture, I'm not exactly sure what type it is, but I have been using it for the leopard gecko, it has a long light bulb. Would that work better?

Also you said I should get a taller enclosure... You are aware its 6 feet off the ground right?? When I designed it, I didn't take into consideration the door. So after we built it, we had to take it apart then rebuild it in my room! Lol

 

[pascal0910]

But thank you for the tips! Ill be sure to get him his supplements accordingly!

 

[jannb]

By removing the light do you mean for good? Or should I prevent him from going up there? I do have another light fixture, I'm not exactly sure what type it is, but I have been using it for the leopard gecko, it has a long light bulb. Would that work better?

Also you said I should get a taller enclosure... You are aware its 6 feet off the ground right?? When I designed it, I didn't take into consideration the door. So after we built it, we had to take it apart then rebuild it in my room! Lol

Your basking light and your UV light should be on the outside/top of the enclosure. Are any of your lights UVB bulbs? Above you said the enclosure was only 3 and a half ft. tall. I'm attaching my blog for new keepers below and a link to more general chameleon info.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blo...-keepers-young-veiled-panther-chameleons.html
https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/chameleons/
Also some info about MBD: https://www.chameleonforums.com/wha...ase-mbd-looks-like-how-happens-how-fix-95071/

 

[pascal0910]

The space inside is about 3.5 feet but its probably 4, but its 6 feet from top to the floor.

The light bulb that is in it is a "Repti lo 10.0" which provide 400 mW/cm2,

Thank you fro your replies, I will be sure to look at your blog!

 

[rf9661]

Hello!

How long have you been using the ReptiSun 10.0 for? It may be expired. This can be one of the issues that is why his crest is not growing.

Best of luck,
Richard