Recent content by CalamityCrow

I'm so sorry to hear that... My first cham died of cancer that had ate up his insides with only a tiny nodule appearing before I found it - he died 3 days later. Hugs from afar. Losing them really sucks, but hopefully you can rest somewhat easier knowing that you did what you could for him. <3

Hey, FYI this thread was from back in 2021, it's unlikely the member is still here, as their last post was in October '21. I see you have your own thread, the folks active there are going to be your best bet.

Yeah that's generally my thinking. I just want the little guy to live his best life, and since he's a representation of chameleons to soooo many people, them knowing what a healthy one looks like is a valuable asset. I'll write something up and send it their way. :)

That's a major sign of obesity in a chameleon. That he's got some rolls around his neck indicate that as well. :/ He's probably just on a routine reptile feeding schedule for that whole building and gets too much food.

Howdy y'all! I've been kinda quiet on here but it's because I won't be getting a new Cham until after I move into my (hopefully) forever home. I went to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo over the weekend and they had a Panther on display. The temps and humidity were quite good, but he was pretty...

Aww, your buddy making it to 7 is SOOO impressive!! You've done amazing work. I agree with the above, he's likely just slowing down in his senior years. Give him that love and care you've continued to give him for his whole life. I too hate losing pets. It makes me really consider a bird or...

I would get a fresh fecal and see if the vet will do a test. If she's been eating properly and has proper lighting and temps and humidity, then my guess would be parasites.

So she looks very underweight, dehydrated, and not well off. Her eyes are sunken and her casque looks very thin - so do her front legs. Did the vet do a fecal test for parasites?

Turn the light back to full strength. UVB is ESSENTIAL for her body to do what it needs to do. You've gotten some other good advice, but I agree - vet visit is the most important. Were you able to get her in?

Your humidity is good for a Panther, and night temps are good. Your basking is too warm - it should be about 80-85. How are you measuring it?

An absolutely beautiful tribute... I'm so glad I came here and read that - I'd been thinking about your girl and wondering if you had updates. This isn't the update I'd like to see, but it was written with such love and tenderness... My heart goes to you, and I'm sending digital hugs. Losing our...

Prayers for her and you!

Yeah it can be pretty stressful. It's tough because they hide their illnesses SO well. You know your pet better than any of us though - use your best judgement for what you choose. :)

I'd urge a vet visit though if you can. Eyes closed at the bottom of the enclosure are pretty hefty signs of something not going well. :/

THey absolutely expire. They lose potency after roughly a year. I'd replace them and see if that helps. Make sure your UVB is fresh as well.