Veiled Chameleon (M) Health Issues

[Bmica]

Alright guys, i google searched chameleon help and this is what came up! So congrats on being so famous.

Here's the story, i adopted my buddies chameleon because he was a bad foster parent himself. I got him in good condition (except for some burns because her heat lamp must have been too close) He's pretty cool and I'm very glad i own my first reptile.

But about 2 weeks ago he had a VERY peculiar patch of skin on his head. I deduced that it must have been a large amount of skin shedding or something and it was just that. But now that part of his head is always a light green color and doesn't change ever. And the top of his head looks like it's been 'eaten' away about a millimeter.

Any help would be very appreciated!

Edit: He is between 7-9 years old and his name if Vladimir. He's awesome.

 

[beavesss]

When in doubt take them to a local exotic pet vet

 

[VeiledChams]

Although the pictures are not clear, a burn could possibly be the culprit. If you are able, please get some clearer, better lit pictures that show the area of concern. Also, just to check on your husbandry, please fill out the "How to ask for help" form in the Health Clinic forum. Here's a link: https://www.chameleonforums.com/how-ask-help-66/

Just copy and paste it and answer the questions as best as you can.

Welcome to the forum

 

[DavidBuchan]

Hello, welcome to the famous forum - Have to agree with the vet idea - looks like maybe a burn to me.......will need disinfecting whatever..............could you fill out the ask for help form so people can see any other potential causes/ problems? -


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.


Pictures are helpful

 

[Pilotman800]

Kind of off topic here, but the casque on that cham is pretty big.

 

[Bmica]

Your Chameleon - Veiled Cham, Male, 7-9 years. Been in my care for about a month now.
Handling - Once every three days.
Feeding - I've been feeding him mealworms, hornworms, and crickets. Crickets are powdered. However, the only thing he'll eat since this thing on his head showed up his hornworms.
Supplements - Generic powder that i got after buying a mister for the cage.
Watering - I have a mister going for 30 minutes of every day and i'm spraying him with a bottle twice a day
Fecal Description - Never been tested for parasites. His poop description? Um, black and white... sticky and smelly?
History - I adopted him from a friend that has burned a good portion of his back. Unfortunately he doesn't have a lot of spines on his back left.

Cage Info:
Cage Type - 5 feet tall, 2 feet wide, 2.5 feet of depth.
Lighting - I've got the lights that she gave me with the cham. 2 normal lights, 1 UVB, and a basking light.
Temperature - 60 in the coldest spot. 85ish in the basking light.
Humidity - No clue, honestly.
Plants - Dracaena
Placement - In my basement.
Location - The great state of Michigan.

 

[ataraxia]

Your Chameleon - Veiled Cham, Male, 7-9 years. Been in my care for about a month now.
Handling - Once every three days.
Feeding - I've been feeding him mealworms, hornworms, and crickets. Crickets are powdered. However, the only thing he'll eat since this thing on his head showed up his hornworms.Are you gut loading? Try to keep crickets as a staple as much as you can.
Supplements - Generic powder that i got after buying a mister for the cage.Need to know exactly what you have. This is pretty important.
Watering - I have a mister going for 30 minutes of every day and i'm spraying him with a bottle twice a day30 minutes of misting. what kind of drainage do you have? To make the excess water a little more manageable. i would personally set the mister to 3x3-5minute sessions.
Fecal Description - Never been tested for parasites. His poop description? Um, black and white... sticky and smelly?
History - I adopted him from a friend that has burned a good portion of his back. Unfortunately he doesn't have a lot of spines on his back left.

Cage Info:
Cage Type - 5 feet tall, 2 feet wide, 2.5 feet of depth.
Lighting - I've got the lights that she gave me with the cham. 2 normal lights, 1 UVB, and a basking light. What kind of uvb bulb exectly? How old is the uvb bulb? If you suspect that it could be over 6 months old i would get that replaced.
Temperature - 60 in the coldest spot. 85ish in the basking light.How are you measuring temps?
Humidity - No clue, honestly.
Plants - Dracaena
Placement - In my basement.
Location - The great state of Michigan.

my guess would be that is a previous burn. Trauma sites can sometimes take much longer to shed.

I dont think it is completely necessary at this point but you can lightly coat the area with slivadene, polysporin, plain neosporin for moisture..