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“C. granulomatis was the most common isolated pathogen causing disease as well as death in at least 9 of 18 (50%) of the examined Veiled chameleons. ”… https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378113512004026

I’m not sure that the papilloma virus the chameleons can get can be transmitted to humans in spite of what was said in that link (“ Make sure you don’t touch your chameleon with bare hands, as the virus can transfer to humans as well“) because from what I’ve read … “Papillomaviruses are very...

Looks like he has papillomas. They are viral and not curable and contagious to other reptiles. Scan down until you find this… “Papilloma is an extremely contagious virus in lizards. It’s transmitted through direct contact with another infected animal, or even contact with something that the...

Leopard geckos are a great lizard to keep!

In all my years of keeping chameleons, I’ve only seen one proven (x-rays) case of complete reabsorption of eggs although there have been a couple of cases where it was suspected that it had happened. I have read though, that there is follicular atresia that occurs in some chameleons…...

The chimney effect only works properly when all sides are closed and there is venting at the bottom of the cage and a screen lid. When closed on all sides, the lights at the top of the cage heat the air, which makes it rise and forces cool air to be drawn in through the vents on the front of the...

She’s adorable…not scary at all!

@MissSkittles said…”My alarm bell went off when you said he was using his back feet the scratch his neck as often chameleons who have mbd can do a similar movement (due to muscle incoordination) and I see no signs of mbd”….exactly my reaction to the behaviour….and I see no signs of MBD either...

You said…”I felt her tummy just in case there was a slim possibly of her eggs actually calcifying but it’s still as squishy as normal”…you won’t be able to tell if the eggs are calcified by feeling the tummy. The eggs are “soft” shelled…not hard like a chicken egg. She has had me confused for a...

When does he do this? How often does he do it?

“Bearded dragons… Heat turns wild genetic male reptiles into functional females…” “Some genetically male Australian bearded dragons are growing up as fully functional females in the wild — the first reptiles confirmed to reverse sex under natural conditions.”…...

Her plumpness worries me.I think she’s carrying a big load of eggs and that can be trouble. If she starts to decline, you will need to get her to a good chameleon vet immediately. Decline…sitting low in the branches, sleeping during the day, lethargic, etc. Even if she does have a lot of eggs...

This might help… https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/giant-mealworms.63796/

I think the real truth of what he’s doing is trying to …putting this as politely as I can…”enjoy himself”.

Well done getting him to that age! He must have a good constitution to have done so well too…have to give him some credit too!