ok So I got back from the vet about an hour ago. Turns out he did not tear off a nail but an entire finger! Meller Chameleons have 5 seperate individual fingers and one that looked like the nail ripped off was actually dangling from the bone
:( The doctor amputated that one finger and sutured...
Seems we have a new vet in town like 15 minutes away both vets have over 10 years of experience with reptiles and exotics. I'm so grateful and happy this happened in my city! I have an appointment today so I'll post later with what the vet says. Cross your fingers everybody!
I Called the Vet they are all out on lunch I will call again in 30 minutes. Closest vet is a couple hours away but its early so hopefully we can figure something out quick.
My male Meller's Chameleon has been great up untill about 2 days ago. He seems to have torn out a claw on his Hind leg and is no longer using it. That leg is hiked up right high with that foot clenched tight. There is blood and yellow puss. I have been cleaning it with plain bottled water but...
poor guy has severe mbd from the looks. I know a rescue if all hope is lost they will take him in and do there best to save him. only thing is you pay the shipping but if its what needs to be done do it. I've done it once :( But she is doing much better now!
as said the learning process is a tough curve. It's the best thing EVER when you get it down though :D Hand's on care is the BEST way to learn. It's a sad reality but its a chance you might lose a few before you get it right. You could get it right the first time, just make sure to keep a CLOSE...
i have a male a female cage right next to eachother in screen cages. Like you have some stuff between the cages as well what i do is buy some velcro strips i can cut into pieces and then I get a white shower curtain. Measure the cage and cut out a piece the exact size of the cage wall facing the...
What a lovely set up! They love the foliage. At night trying to find my multi k. is almost impossible. I have to search for his curled up tail that looks like a lolly pop lol
I Use a mist king and I have it set up in 2 cages. One uses the bracket and one does not. I prefer it without the bracket personally, just make sure you cut the hole smaller than the piece so when you slide it in it is a tight fit. Tighten the bolt tight so it squeezes the screen a bit on all...