Swollen Foot :( with black spot?

[Karicham]

So I have a veiled chameleon. She is about 2 or 3 months old and only 4 or 5 inches long. You can see it in the photo but her front left foot is swollen and there is a black spot on it. I'll try to get a better pic if she let's me but she hasn't been eating as much as usual and seems a bit agitated. Is it a burn? If so I read somewhere on this that I could put antibacterial cream or aloe on it? I'd really appreciate any in put. She is my first chameleon.

 

[alphakenc]

I understand what u going through right now since she is ur first chamy,it does look like a bruise on her cute feet,maybe its time to visit a chameleon specialist vet just to be sure it wont become a major problem for her n I will leave that decision for u to decide along with my pray sending your way,keep us updated,best luck to ur chamy.

 

[Extensionofgreen]

That is an infection and require veterinarian intervention. The feet are very prone to injuries and infections, which quickly affect and deteriorate the bone, if not treated. There is no way to tell whether this was caused by a cricked bite, a burn, or perhaps a sharp bit of screen or other puncture, but it needs speedy treatment!

If you think it may be a burn, then you should reassess your caging and eliminate that possibility, as you should know that there is nothing that could have burned the chameleon, in a properly set up cage.

I'm not placing blame and this looks for all the world like an insect bite or other, common injury, but now you know what needs to be done.
Good luck with your chameleon.

 

[brownie64]

That does look like some kind of puncture wound, or insect bite, and it looks swollen and infected. Like @Extensionofgreen, and @alphakenc said it needs to see a qualified vet for treatment. Here is hoping for the best.