new to this sick cameleon advice please

hi i have a female yemon in the last two days shes not eating and a bit sleepy just staying in one place could she be egg bound ?her belly dosnt really look swollen.and shes still a good colour but unusual for her not to eat def something wrong shes sleepy too.

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Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.

Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?
Location - Where are you geographically located?


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I agree with both above posts... I would make vet call then fill out the form.... =]

chvonne said:

hi i have a female yemon in the last two days shes not eating and a bit sleepy just staying in one place could she be egg bound ?her belly dosnt really look swollen.and shes still a good colour but unusual for her not to eat def something wrong shes sleepy too.

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Closing their eyes during the day is a sign that something is wrong. I knew this and rushed my female to the vet within a few hours of her starting this behaviour. Sadly, she died within a week. Chameleons are masters at disguising illness - by the time you notice anything may be wrong, it is usually too late to help them.

What type of UV bulb are you using? Is it linear (straight) or compact (spiral/twisty)? Some compact bulbs have been known to cause eye issues and even blindness in chameleons.