Strange bumps/lumps on my 4 year Panther Chameleon

[Da Vinci the Chameleon]

Hi, my 4 year old Panther Chameleon ‘Vinci’ who just went through a shed has 3 lumps/bumps on his spine and side. I have owned several Chams before and never had this happen. Thank you in advance for any advice!
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[jannb]

He needs to see a good reptile vet. Where do you live. I might be able to recommend a good vet with chameleon experience. It you have other reptiles, it’s possible this could be contagious.

 

[Da Vinci the Chameleon]

Hi! I live in Castle Rock Colorado. I also have a giant African Leopard Tortoise, but they never are in contact. What do you think this is?

 

[ChameleonGuy686]

Looks like papilloma

 

[Da Vinci the Chameleon]

I just made an appointment with a reptile vet here in town for Friday…please let me know what papilloma is, I will also research it. Thank you!

 

[jannb]

Are you close to this vet? Dr. Dayna is excellent with chameleons.
https://www.auroraanimalhospital.com/staff/dr-dayna-willems

 

[MissSkittles]

Papilloma is a relatively harmless, yet spreadable warty growth. Your vet can take a biopsy to determine if that’s what those are. Unfortunately, there is no treatment other than removing them and there is a good chance that they’ll grow back. Those are some pretty big lumps though and while papillomas can indeed grow large, I wonder if there’s more going on there. Do let us know what the vet finds.

 

[Da Vinci the Chameleon]

Are you close to this vet? Dr. Dayna is excellent with chameleons.
https://www.auroraanimalhospital.com/staff/dr-dayna-willems

Thank you! I am going to try the vet in Castle Rock that specializes in reptiles If they cannot diagnose, I will definitely try Dr. Dayna…it is quite a distance from me. Thank you so much for caring and sending a recommendation

 

[Da Vinci the Chameleon]

Papilloma is a relatively harmless, yet spreadable warty growth. Your vet can take a biopsy to determine if that’s what those are. Unfortunately, there is no treatment other than removing them and there is a good chance that they’ll grow back. Those are some pretty big lumps though and while papillomas can indeed grow large, I wonder if there’s more going on there. Do let us know what the vet finds.

Thank you! I have never experienced this! He is eating well, has a mister, large vertical ventilated enclosure, and full spectrum lights. I have successfully had Chameleon’s before. I do notice though he is drinking lots of water, which also surprises me, he loves hornworms which are hydrating. He loves his crickets, I always gut load them. He does not like Dubai roaches or mealworms, he did like silkworms for a while ( I even raised these) but now no. We shall see what the vet says!! Frustrating!! Thank you for caring

 

[MissSkittles]

Thank you! I have never experienced this! He is eating well, has a mister, large vertical ventilated enclosure, and full spectrum lights. I have successfully had Chameleon’s before. I do notice though he is drinking lots of water, which also surprises me, he loves hornworms which are hydrating. He loves his crickets, I always gut load them. He does not like Dubai roaches or mealworms, he did like silkworms for a while ( I even raised these) but now no. We shall see what the vet says!! Frustrating!! Thank you for caring

Since you’re already going to the vet, you might want to take a fresh poo for a parasite check. Often drinking lots and picky or changing appetites can be from a parasite.

 

[Da Vinci the Chameleon]

Thank you!