Recent content by Rango_TheManEater

Hello all, If you have been following my journey with Rango, then you may already be aware that he was suffering from a double eye infection and was seeing treatment for it. My vet— Dr. Merkwan— was an incredibly experienced and understanding individual, handling Rango’s case with care and...

Small update… WE HAVE URATES!! 🎉 I cannot put into words how thrilled I am that Rango is finally producing feces. Not only that— but his urates are a pretty healthy color (I think)! The temporary diet he’s on seems to be working. Also— the eyedrops seem to be slowly reducing his eye infection...

Hello all. I’m aware it has been a very long while since I was last active on this platform. The reasoning behind it was because I was desperately attempting to force feed & water Rango while also researching to find a proper vet. The first vet I took him to gave me incorrect care...

When I first got my veiled, he would “paw” at the sides of his enclosure and lay around while puffed up. This behavior isn’t unusual for a new chameleon, as they may be stressed while adjusting to their new environment. I believe your chameleon is expressing dislike of his/her new environment...

Sorry I forgot to reply to this. As soon as I read this, I unplugged that light and removed it entirely. And— thankfully— I did not keep it on at night, since all of his lights turn off at night. It was just a grow light. I had told my dad that I needed one for Rango’s plants, and he said he...

That link isn’t working for me for some reason? Is there any way you could screenshot it and post it on this thread so I could see it please? 😅

Recently I noticed that Rango has been able to look around a bit before closing his eyes. They also seem a lot more bulbous until I approach him, which is a bit odd. I ordered some blunt-tip syringes and have been force watering/feeding Rango. When I water him, I make sure the syringe goes back...

Oh crap I feel terrible. This is definitely on me for not doing more research. Ordering it now!

Not from my supplements. I think I was told once not to feed him d3, but i can’t remember why… I just haven’t fed him any supplements with d3 in them since I got him. Is he meant to be receiving calcium with d3 or Reptivite with d3 during some point?

When I sprayed the plants with citrus, I literally took Lemon juice and watered it down slightly before putting it in a small spray bottle and spraying while my plants were sitting on my back porch. I let them sit there for an about an hour before bringing them back inside. I did NOT spray them...

Currently, I am feeding him (whatever bug dusted with) calcium WITHOUT d3 every other day. Every other week, twice monthly, I dust his bugs with Reptivite (agin, without d3).

UPDATE: I figured out that if I gently press both sides of his jaw with my fingers and quickly push a bug into his mouth, he’ll eat it! I managed to get Rango to eat 3 Dubias and drink a bit of water (by gently dripping water into his mouth from the mister). I tried using a leaf, but he didn’t...

Right now, I only have Dubias and Superworms on hand (mediums, since I refuse to buy large ones and risk mouth rot). Every time I go out, I can never seem to find horned worms. How do I get him to gape…? 😅

Should I bring a fresh stool sample, too? I believe somebody recommended that I bring one but I have no clue how I would collect one. I haven’t done this before 😅

Of course! Here are some pictures I just took after I saw this reply. I had to handle him briefly since i couldn’t get pictures of his front where he was sitting. Poor guy was scrambling to grab on while he couldn’t see. This is breaking my heart. 💔 Edit: please excuse the roof of his cage. I...