URGENT! PLEASE HELP!

Rockythechameleon

Rockythechameleon

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Hello everyone. My little veiled chameleon, Rocky, is not doing well at all right now. He seems to be very weak, hasn't eaten in 4 days, and this is his second day without water. I really need help, and I cannot afford to go to the vet as the fee for walking in the door is almost $200. Thank you.
 
Rockythechameleon said:
Hello everyone. My little veiled chameleon, Rocky, is not doing well at all right now. He seems to be very weak, hasn't eaten in 4 days, and this is his second day without water. I really need help, and I cannot afford to go to the vet as the fee for walking in the door is almost $200. Thank you.
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Chameleon Info:
  • Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
  • Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
  • Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
  • Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
  • Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
  • Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
  • History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.

Cage Info:
  • Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
  • Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
  • Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
  • Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
  • Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
  • Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?
  • Location - Where are you geographically located?

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.

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  1. The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
  2. Photos can be very helpful.
 
Chameleon Info:
  • Your Chameleon - Veiled Chameleon, male, 2.5 years old, has been in care for 2 years
  • Handling - I get him out only when he wants to, which is probably 3 times a week or so
  • Feeding - I am feeding him 7-10 crickets a day
  • Supplements - Zilla Calcium Supplement is used daily
  • Watering - I have the big dripper that I watch him drink from every single day. I mist twice a day for about 5 mins.
  • Fecal Description - He has not shown as much fecal in the past few days
  • History - He has never been sick, always super playful

Cage Info:
  • Cage Type - Not for sure on exact measurements, but I think 2x2x5 feet, screen all the way around except the front door
  • Lighting - I do not know the brand but I turn it on in the morning and off at night.
  • Temperature - the temp is in the 80s, the lowest it gets at night is maybe 68. I have a temp measurer I bought online
  • Humidity - I do not know the levels but I have a humidifier and mist daily
  • Plants - no live plants
  • Placement - My cage is about 5 feet above my floor not near any vents
  • Location - Tennessee

Current Problem - My chameleon will not eat, drink, and seems to be very weak.
 
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BenjiTheCham said:
This could be mbd. Your supplements and uvb are incorrect. Those compact uvb bulbs provide almost no uvb and you need other supplements other than calcium.

you need a T5HO linear bulb and proper supplements. I don’t know how to test MBd so we need people who know more than me to add onto this more
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well I will get all that once my little guy is better. I just need to know how to get him well.
 
AnamCara said:
You will need to correct his husbandry if he is going to get better. He needs correct lighting and supplements. He looks like he has MBD, which will NEED a vet to treat.
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Well I can't afford to go to the vet. Its going to be over $400 and I can't do that. I don't know what to do.
 
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