Weight check, please?

[SueAndHerZoo]

Hi.
When I rescued this guy a few weeks ago and posted pictures some mentioned that he was overweight. I've been feeding him a lot less since hearing that and today decided to actually weigh him so I could track the results of his dieting. He clocked in at 101 grams (somewhere between 1-2 years old) and here are a few pics of him tonight. His casque is a little puffy and so are his cheeks but is this a sign of being overweight or could it be something even more serious like fluid retention?

And how about that "pouch" under his jaw... is that normal?
Thanks in advance.
Sue

 

[kinyonga]

There is a "pouch" under their jaw as a rule.

 

[MissSkittles]

101 Gms isn’t a lot for an adult male, however, I would suspect his growth may have been stunted by poor care. From his casque and cheeks, I’d say he does need to trim down a bit but he doesn’t look obese. Maybe this will help.

 

[SueAndHerZoo]

101 Gms isn’t a lot for an adult male, however, I would suspect his growth may have been stunted by poor care. From his casque and cheeks, I’d say he does need to trim down a bit but he doesn’t look obese. Maybe this will help.

Thanks! I had just watched that video before I posted on here, in addition to the ones by Neptune's Mom. Glad the pouch under his chin is normal - that one worried me. I'll keep him on a low-fat diet and weigh him weekly but glad to hear he's not a total porker.

He was not cared for properly before I got him. No calcium or vitamins, only a compact, spiral UVB light, and a blue heat bulb. And he was fed fruits and vegetables all the time in addition to mealworms. I'm lucky he's as healthy as he is!
Sue

 

[Lindasjackson]

You’re doing a great job with him!

 

[SueAndHerZoo]

You’re doing a great job with him!

Awwww, thanks, Linda...... sometimes we all need a pat on the back to keep us going with the never-ending challenges of chameleon care.
Sue

 

[Lindasjackson]

Awwww, thanks, Linda...... sometimes we all need a pat on the back to keep us going with the never-ending challenges of chameleon care.
Sue

You sure are right! It can be so stressful some times but we love them!