What Sex and Age

[jess343]

i recently got a chameleon around three months ago and was told he was around a year old and a male, im lead to believe he might of had a possible mbd illness and could of stunned his growth because he seems too small to be around a year old, also i’m starting to think he could be female because of his crest and size. If the photos aren’t useful enough feel free to ask for more

 

[CJ's Exotics]

I think she is a gravid female. What is wrong with her eyes? They look swelled shut. Please fill out the ask for help form if you are suspecting other illness as well.

 

[jess343]

I think she is a gravid female. What is wrong with her eyes? They look swelled shut. Please fill out the ask for help form if you are suspecting other illness as well.

the second image is just after a shower so he got a bit of water in his eye they’re not normally like that

 

[CJ's Exotics]

the second image is just after a shower so he got a bit of water in his eye they’re not normally like that

Please post pictures of what she looks like now. Does she have a laybin? She needs one if she doesn't.

 

[jess343]

Please post pictures of what she looks like now. Does she have a laybin? She needs one if she doesn't.

no not yet that’s why i was wondering about it because i don’t want any issues or illness’s to arise from not being able to lay eggs

 

[CJ's Exotics]

no not yet that’s why i was wondering about it because i don’t want any issues or illness’s to arise from not being able to lay eggs

She needs a laybox as she could possibly be gravid. Please post more pictures under a new thread in health clinic to get more advice, and post pictures of her setup, both sides of her body, and don't use flash. Also fill out the ask for help form.

 

[jess343]

no not yet that’s why i was wondering about it because i don’t want any issues or illness’s to arise from not being able to lay eggs

just another image of it helps

 

[jess343]

She needs a laybox as she could possibly be gravid. Please post more pictures under a new thread in health clinic to get more advice, and post pictures of her setup, both sides of her body, and don't use flash. Also fill out the ask for help form.

right ok thankyou for your help

 

[kinyonga]

I'd like a clearer photo of her right arm...she looks like she may have MBD.

 

[jess343]

I'd like a clearer photo of her right arm...she looks like she may have MBD.

not too sure if these are clear enough for you but because i found out she’s gravid i don’t want to hassle her too much, and i suspected she did, i don’t think the people we got her off gave her the correct supplements (they said she was a he so can’t of been that experienced) but i’m ordering some liquid calcium and will be taking her to the vets if any complications occur with her egg laying so will ask about mbd too

 

[carol5208]

She does have MBD and could also have eggs. Have vet xray her for eggs to be sure.

 

[jess343]

She does have MBD and could also have eggs. Have vet xray her for eggs to be sure.

thank you, could the mbd have effect on her egg laying? i got a lay box as soon as i found out she might be gravid so it’s there if she needs

 

[kinyonga]

MBD can have an effect on egglaying...calcium is important in muscles and muscle contractions needed to lay the eggs. Its important to the shelling of the eggs too....and they need shells of course! It'sortant in other functions too.

To correct MBD it's important to provide extra calcium to bring things back into balance then it's important to provide proper supplements, well fed/gutloaded insects, appropriate temperatures, good hydration. Liquid calcium sandoz or gluconate are absorbed better than powdered supplements.

It's recommended that you dust the insects at almost all feedings with a phosphorus-free calcium powder to make up for the usually pooor ratio of calcium to phosphorus found in most feeder insects. It's important to dust twice a month with a phosphorus-free calcium/D3 powder to ensure the chameleon gets some D3 without overdoing it and leaving it to produce the rest from it's exposure to the UVB light. D3 from supplements can build up in the system and cause health issues but D3 produced from exposure to the UVB light won't as long as the chameleon can move in and out if it at will. It's recommended that you dust the insects twice a month lightly with a vitamin powder that contains a beta carotene prOformed source of vitamin A (and no D3). PrOformed sources won't build up like prEformed sources will but this leaves it up to you to decide how often or if your chameleon needs a prEformed source or not.

Appropriate basking temperatures (low 80's F for female veileds) allow for proper digestion and thus play a part in nutrient absorption.

Crickets, locusts, superworms, roaches can be fed a wide assortment of greens (dandelion greens, kale, collards, escarole, endive, etc), veggies (carrots, squash, zucchini, sweet red pepper, sweet potato, etc) the and a bit of fruit (berries, apples, pears, melon, etc).

She's likely producing eggs judging from her size, shape and colors. Between the MBD and her size it won't be as easy as it should be.

 

[jess343]

MBD can have an effect on egglaying...calcium is important in muscles and muscle contractions needed to lay the eggs. Its important to the shelling of the eggs too....and they need shells of course! It'sortant in other functions too.

To correct MBD it's important to provide extra calcium to bring things back into balance then it's important to provide proper supplements, well fed/gutloaded insects, appropriate temperatures, good hydration. Liquid calcium sandoz or gluconate are absorbed better than powdered supplements.

It's recommended that you dust the insects at almost all feedings with a phosphorus-free calcium powder to make up for the usually pooor ratio of calcium to phosphorus found in most feeder insects. It's important to dust twice a month with a phosphorus-free calcium/D3 powder to ensure the chameleon gets some D3 without overdoing it and leaving it to produce the rest from it's exposure to the UVB light. D3 from supplements can build up in the system and cause health issues but D3 produced from exposure to the UVB light won't as long as the chameleon can move in and out if it at will. It's recommended that you dust the insects twice a month lightly with a vitamin powder that contains a beta carotene prOformed source of vitamin A (and no D3). PrOformed sources won't build up like prEformed sources will but this leaves it up to you to decide how often or if your chameleon needs a prEformed source or not.

Appropriate basking temperatures (low 80's F for female veileds) allow for proper digestion and thus play a part in nutrient absorption.

Crickets, locusts, superworms, roaches can be fed a wide assortment of greens (dandelion greens, kale, collards, escarole, endive, etc), veggies (carrots, squash, zucchini, sweet red pepper, sweet potato, etc) the and a bit of fruit (berries, apples, pears, melon, etc).

She's likely producing eggs judging from her size, shape and colors. Between the MBD and her size it won't be as easy as it should be.

thank you for this, i’ll try get it sorted as soon as possible to avoid any possible complications

 

[kinyonga]

Good luck!