White protrusion in rear end.

[taz_s_824]

Hi all,

I wanted as much feedback as I can get on this so I am not sure if this is the correct way to post. My veiled chameleon is almost a year old (Yay!) And for the first time I am seeing a protrusion from his rear end for the past couple of days. See images attached. I don't know what it is and I don't want to mess with it since it's my first time dealing with this situation.

I read that I have to keep the area moist. Since my chameleon hates anything wet (seriously he doesn't even like bubbles), he will not be happy with me putting him in a bowl of water, as I've seen suggested.

I have a vet appointment scheduled coming up in 3 days (the earliest availability) do you have any suggestions of what I can do in the meantime?

Thank you in advance for any and all suggestions/advice.

 

[kinyonga]

It looks like sperm plugs.
To keep any tissue that's sticking out in that area moist you can use my jelly. Putting it in a bowl of water would work for a short time in/for an emergency.

 

[Decadancin]

***KY*** jelly. looks like sperm plugs to me as well.

 

[Virgil1972]

Try not to make it awkward for your cham.

 

[taz_s_824]

Thanks everyone. It was definitely awkward.

How often should I do it?

 

[kinyonga]

Thanks Decadancin...KY not my.

 

[MSMorgan]

Thanks everyone. It was definitely awkward.

How often should I do it?

Daily until things return to normal.

 

[Andee]

Those are some nasty looking sperm plugs... look really thick, poor guy XD

 

[taz_s_824]

Daily until things return to normal.

Thanks, will do

 

[taz_s_824]

Those are some nasty looking sperm plugs... look really thick, poor guy XD

I know I can't wait to get rid of it so that he's comfortable again.