What are these white spots?

[CasqueAbove]

OK. I really don't think you have anything to worry about. The virus looks like warts. A lot of times starts with one on the eyelid. But just in case, after youve gone to a vet and have been diagnosed you can add a daily soak to prevent dehydration. In fact the vet might tell you this. Buy some unflavored Pedialyte (yes, the kind for human infants). Prepare a shallow bath consisting of half Pedialyte and half water. Make it deep enough to cover the vent (where droppings pass out) because reptiles can absorb fluids and nutrients through their vents and skin. Soak for about 20 minutes. Be sure to supervise closely. It does go away on its own. Is it looking like shedding yet?

I am sorry. But this is untrue. Please don’t soak your chameleon. They are dry shedders. They can not absorb through skin or vent. If hydration is a concern just increased the length of time you mist. Best is when you can get nights below 65f with 100% humidity. This is how they stay hydrated in the wild.
they live in trees and don’t understand water.

 

[Chameleoking]

That's what the a lot of vets will tell you do to ease the papilloma. I'm just repeating what the experienced chameleon vet told this lady I met at the vet in new Indiana. He told that it helps

 

[Chameleoking]

Here is the reptile expert/bioligist that says this

Veterinarian's Assistant: What is your issue regarding?
Panther chameleon has a wart on the lower eye lid and stopping him from feeding so went to the vet and had the HPV wart cut off but was told it would grow back again and it has, he is not a happy chappy and he has just turned eight yrs old what can I do.
Veterinarian's Assistant: I'm sorry to hear that. Is the panther bleeding a lot?
Not much but he breaks the skin when trying to rub his eye
Veterinarian's Assistant: What is the panther's name?
Miro
Veterinarian's Assistant: Is there anything else important you think the Veterinarian should know about Miro?
Its just started to grow but affects feeding and drinking so have been feeding him with grubs and wax worms to keep him hydrated along with misting the cage and him

Anna

Verified reptile expert, biologist
Hello and welcome. My name is ***** ***** I'm a biologist with a special interest in reptiles. I'm sorry to hear of this problem. Warts appear in almost every species, and follow a similar pattern. The papilloma virus is not removed along with the wart, and the virus causes re-growth. In many cases, the immune system eventually destroys the virus, and the outbreak ceases. However, warts cause problems in cases like Miro's, where they interfere with feeding or movement. Since there is no actual cure, you have just two choices. You can have the wart surgically removed once more. If the vet is able to use a local anesthethia, there is minimal risk. If general is needed, of course the risk goes up, especially in an older chameleon. The other option is to continue as you have been, with an adjustment. You can continue hand feeding and misting, but also add a daily soak to prevent dehydration. Buy some unflavored Pedialyte (yes, the kind for human infants). Prepare a shallow bath consisting of half Pedialyte and half water. Make it deep enough to cover the vent (where droppings pass out) because reptiles can absorb fluids and nutrients through their vents and skin. Soak Miro for about 20 minutes. Be sure to supervise closely. If you have more questions, let me know in a REPLY. I hope that whatever you decide to do, it will work out well. Anna


Customer reply
Hello Anna
Is there no topological cream that can be used to dry the wart out


Anna

Verified reptile expert, biologist
There are none that are approved for use in reptiles. There are several sold over-the-counter for human use in pharmacies and discount store.Some caution against use near the eyes. I can't recommend them, but you may use your own good judgement and decide to give one a try. If you do, be sure to read all the precautions. If you need anything else, let me know.

 

[Chameleoking]

I don't think chameleons can absorb water through skin either but when you have an expert tell you this what can I say,tell her she's wrong. She made me feel that I was wrong, but now I'm not so sure. That goes to show you just because someone is an expert in a certain field doesn't make them right. So I'm gonna have to agree with Casque. I just thought since she was an expert that maybe she knew something I don't. Lol. So in ten years are scientists gonna change things and tell us that they can absorb through skin? Lol.

 

[CasqueAbove]

I don't think chameleons can absorb water through skin either but when you have an expert tell you this what can I say,tell her she's wrong. She made me feel that I was wrong, but now I'm not so sure. That goes to show you just because someone is an expert in a certain field doesn't make them right. So I'm gonna have to agree with Casque. I just thought since she was an expert that maybe she knew something I don't. Lol. So in ten years are scientists gonna change things and tell us that they can absorb through skin? Lol.

So I don’t really blame vets. Very little is taught about exotics. I don’t know why it is said they absorb water. I don’t know of any reptiles that do. Now amphibians, that is different. Either way this information has to be actively researched it is not part of the training. So it is often false hoods get passed along.

For what they don’t know, they still know more than average.

 

[Lindasjackson]

HPV stands for human papilloma virus. I am not aware that reptiles can get this however yes it seems that many species of animals do get warts but not HPV. They are different. The above quoted person is a biologist with an interest in reptiles, not a reptile specialist or reptile biologist or a veterinarian.

 

[Pearl Fields]

My veiled had those same white spots before, small, just a few, level. And it seemed to be shed. At any rate, he was acting normal, and they went away eventually