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They gave me antibiotics in the form of eye drops. I gave it to her daily for 2 weeks. Didn’t see any improvements. They said if that doesn’t work then I should take her back in and they will cut it open, do a biopsy and then medicate accordingly. However the vet said all of this could cost...

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My chameleon has had this bump growing on her face towards her right eye. I took her to the vet an exotics vet a few months ago and they gave her eye drops and antibiotics. They said if these don’t help, the next step is to cut it open and do a biopsy and then medicate from there, which they...

Okay awesome thanks so much!

I recently moved to LA! I should change that on my profile.

Good to know! I hadn’t heard the term gaping before. So if I see her mouth open while she is basking outside, is that okay/normal? Or does it mean she is too hot and I need to take her inside?

The Southern California sun should treat her well! Is it bad for her if it’s too hot outside?

Perfect! I will plan on taking her outside more! What does gaping mean? What do I need to look for?

I just spoke with a vet on the phone, I will be making an appointment to get her checked out! Side note, after asking about the husbandry of my cage and her lifestyle, the vet mentioned that I should be letting my chameleon outside to soak in the UVB. Is this something you guys do? Bring your...

You’re awesome! I actually loved to LA living in Santa Monica so they’re has to be some around me I’d think

That makes sense! I will look for an exotic vet in the area ASAP! Any idea how they will help her? Or what the Vet cost would be roughly? This will be my first time taking her in.

I suspect she will lay eggs soon. I have her lay bin all set up in her cage. This would be her second clutch of eggs. Both eyes used to shut all of the way when closed, but recently it seems there is crust in the right eye not allowing her to shut it all of the way.