Recent content by Lemlem1125

unfortunately he has passed. Thank you for your help everyone

Oh agreed! I guess it was silly of me to believe that he was being properly cared for this whole time. Nope. All it would have taken was a simple google search to realize that chameleons are complicated pets that require a LOT of care. It’s beyond frustrating that his entire set up was wrong...

Thank you for your help and advice! I was able to get a hold of a reptile vet who happens to be in today at a vet clinic and he is willing to see him. I wish I could have intervened much sooner… When I talk to the previous owner again I will not sugarcoat the extent of the suffering her...

Thank you so much for your advice! The issue is he is really refusing to eat and drink.. We have been trying to handle him as little as possible to minimize stress and he is refusing to open his mouth even when I try to force it open (gently with a finger and with this little plastic stick) so...

Wow I wish his previous owner knew that… they definitely did not considering he’s only had a heat lamp since I bought it for them a week ago and she’s had him since September… how he’s made it this far without any light or heat source is crazy :(

Thank you so much for such a kind reply! I pride myself on taking care of any animal under my care. Every animal is a lot of responsibility but I had no idea just how much complex care a chameleon would need. I really admire anyone who is able to do it correctly and have a healthy pet! The...

to make a long story short I took in an extremely neglected and malnourished Jackson’s chameleon from someone who should never have had him in the first place.. (No heat lamp. No UV light. Leaving live crickets in his enclosure at all times. No real plants.) I believe this person was...