mbarbie24
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I’m going to see if there’s any others in surrounding areas
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elizaann2
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Remind me, have you done a husbandry review?
mbarbie24
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Yea, the vet said everything looked good. I posted details of everything at beginning of thread
GrannyK
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I’m not sure if it’s just the pic but can you measure her uvi strength? Her branch seems far away from the light ( from the photo angle maybe) and wondering if she is not getting enough uvb… just a thought. Also it’s best to try and have them fed earlier than 4pm. It gives them time to bask and help digest the food if done earlier. I feed all my guys before 8 when I leave for work or by 1 on weekends. Just a recommendation, I don’t think it’s affecting her situation currently.
Still hoping something comes to light with her, she’s a pretty little lady.
Still hoping something comes to light with her, she’s a pretty little lady.
GrannyK
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The decrease in her appetite could be normal as adults they only need 3-4 bugs every 2-3 days. Depending on the size of course. Smaller bugs can be a few more but she definitely doesn’t need 10-20 a day. Plus bigger diets produce more eggs and that is not something we want for our ladies long term health.
mbarbie24
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It’s only about 8 inches away from the light, & I changed the bulb. And she ate at 930 & 330-4 when my daughter got home from school
mbarbie24
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Thanks! The vet had told me when they are 6-12 months to feed them as much as they would eat, so I would
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GrannyK
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Here is the recommended lay bin that works well for many here on the forum. When she’s ready , I think maybe her current bin could be a little deeper. About 6in deep of soil mixture.
I looked over your husbandry and it looks pretty good. Just touching on things that pop out to me. I’m not that experienced on full husbandry reviews but I try to help where I can
I looked over your husbandry and it looks pretty good. Just touching on things that pop out to me. I’m not that experienced on full husbandry reviews but I try to help where I can
no worries, it’s a common confliction. Drs have what they need to recommend, keepers go by experience, and it has seemed to work for a long time so I understand the confusion. lolThanks! The vet had told me when they are 6-12 months to feed them as much as they would eat, so I would
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Thank you!! Do you know how long the process is for the to make eggs & then lay them?Oh goodness she is pretty.
GrannyK
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No, I’m sorry I don’t know that, I am a panther boy mom lol
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/female.193558/
Here is a thread that might be helpful. Gingero has a video and gives some insight if you haven’t seen it.
You said…“So I brought in stool samples from the day prior, she said it was too old to test, and that she would just go ahead and give her the parasite meds.”…this is what we call shot-gunning. It’s not a good idea, IMHO. Not all parasites can be killed with the same medication…so they should have tested for parasites IMHO before treating for them. The meds are hard on them and IMHO. Should only be given when needed. btW,I’m not a vet but had chameleons, bred, raised, etc for over 30 years.
You said…”She said she had a bulge in her belly that could be eggs, but after the ultrasound she said that it was just gas in her stomach”…seems odd to me that she would have so much gas in her stomach.
You said…”loss of appetite, dehydrated, closed eyes, lethargic”…these are signs of egg binding usually.
You said…”She said she had a bulge in her belly that could be eggs, but after the ultrasound she said that it was just gas in her stomach”…seems odd to me that she would have so much gas in her stomach.
You said…”loss of appetite, dehydrated, closed eyes, lethargic”…these are signs of egg binding usually.
