Kosmo
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Before I begin I want to make you aware that I have a vet appointment scheduled, however the herp specialist is on vacation until the end of next week (figures).
A background on me first of all, I’ve been keeping Chameleons for about 3 years, stared of with vields and worked my from there. I can pick up on most chameleon illnesses but this one has be a bit confused, it seems like a case of impaction, however its location is what has me scratching my head. Apollo is a 1.25 year old Nosebe/blue bar mix, he was a mutt I picked up because he was so damn cute. He’s never had any health issues today and aside from my area of concern is in excellent health.
About 2 days ago I noticed swelling around is Hemi-penal bulge and upon closer inspection it appeared that there was fecal matter that had not been excreted completely and it was causing irritation. I let it be and watched it over the next 24 hours. This evening i took the time to do a closer inspection, cleaned the area with warm water. The area surrounding the “matter” is very firm (like stone) and the matter itself is firm also. There is a small amount of blood in the area which I am associating to the corresponding irritation. The matter itself is light in colour (brown/tan) and is pours. I would like to apply polyporen to help the healing, however I do not want to take any action until I get some advice. I brought up compaction as a possible cause, but I have never seen it in this form before. I am also wondering if it is in infection of the hemi-penis itself?
Below are some pictures i took during my makeshift exam.
thanks in advance
cheers
A background on me first of all, I’ve been keeping Chameleons for about 3 years, stared of with vields and worked my from there. I can pick up on most chameleon illnesses but this one has be a bit confused, it seems like a case of impaction, however its location is what has me scratching my head. Apollo is a 1.25 year old Nosebe/blue bar mix, he was a mutt I picked up because he was so damn cute. He’s never had any health issues today and aside from my area of concern is in excellent health.
About 2 days ago I noticed swelling around is Hemi-penal bulge and upon closer inspection it appeared that there was fecal matter that had not been excreted completely and it was causing irritation. I let it be and watched it over the next 24 hours. This evening i took the time to do a closer inspection, cleaned the area with warm water. The area surrounding the “matter” is very firm (like stone) and the matter itself is firm also. There is a small amount of blood in the area which I am associating to the corresponding irritation. The matter itself is light in colour (brown/tan) and is pours. I would like to apply polyporen to help the healing, however I do not want to take any action until I get some advice. I brought up compaction as a possible cause, but I have never seen it in this form before. I am also wondering if it is in infection of the hemi-penis itself?
Below are some pictures i took during my makeshift exam.
thanks in advance
cheers