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Is that what they look like? I've never seen anything like it before. I hope you are right. I googled images, and I suppose it's possible.

WTF is this? Pooped out, with much straining. Please tell me it is not a damaged/amputated hemipene??!! If so, what do I do??? @frankpayne32

OK, so this is weird. I found something on the bottom of the cage. It looks like a hemipene. I don't know what a hemipenile cast looks like. This is pale and spongy and about an inch long. I need help! Is it possible that when the vet was attempting an enema, that she damaged the hemipene so...

Good luck! My family is in NJ, though I live in NC. If I had room, I'd take him next time I drive home. If you are still looking for a home for him, I can ask friends and family in the area if they might be interested in taking him. One other idea - do you have any science centers/museums that...

KARMA UPDATE: Karma came home last night, and seems much better! I picked him up at the vet and they gave him his evening meds by syringe - meloxicam and slippery elm extract. He's already had one, and will be getting three more doses of fenbendazole, every two weeks (first was May 6). Karma...

If you have babies like this in the future, definitely interested!

Thank you, Clayton. The vet called this morning and said he got through the night fine, but hasn't passed a significant stool. He took his syringe feeding and medications well (because he gapes adn you can just squirt it to the back of his throat). I'm going to get him in a couple hours and will...

Thank you so much for that useful advice! I may be hitting you up. I'm much less worried about him biting me than him hurting himself. But whatever keeps him safest is my priority.

I'm so tempted, but just spent enough at the vet with my 8 month old male to buy three of yours (with shipping).

Can you spray him down or give him a good soak? To see if whatever is stuck to him will detach itself without you pulling on it?

He is way stronger than I thought. I've never been bitten like that by any lizard or snake! And he's only 8 months old! I'm glad I was able to get him to the vet. I know how fast a chameleon showing signs of illness can go down. The vet seems to know what she is doing - though his biting freaked...

Brody, if I had waited (local vet said they couldn't see him before Wednesday) I think he would have worsened and died. He was perfect Friday, I discovered him at the bottom of the cage Sunday, and took him to the vet early afternoon today (Monday). This practice ONLY treats exotic animals, and...

I will! Please keep us in your thoughts! I am sure I will be asking for help if he is still alive when I pick up tomorrow. I have a question right now. Would it be better to put him back in his enclosure, since it is familiar and provides a good environment? He is feisty and easy to feed/hydrate...

You were right! See the update above. I went to a vet, it was an obstruction. If he survives the next couple days he will have a good chance to make it. Vet said he was in good shape, well hydrated, a bit thin. I told her he ate constantly. She did a fecal and he had hookworms! While syringe...

Update: took him to an exotic animal vet in Raleigh. He is hospitalized overnight. Had the following done: X-ray, 2 views - there is an obstruction in the gut, but expected that it can be passed Blood work - pretty normal SubQ fluids, several times Assisted feeding with syringe - Oxbow...

I'm going to the vet as soon as I can get in. He looks weaker. Any other ideas why an apparently very healthy and active chameleon could go downhill so fast? Wondering if there is anything at all I can do until I get him to the vet.

Thanks, everyone. I just turned the lights on and he is moving and eyes open, but still near the bottom of the cage. Color is lighter than normal, like yesterday (yellow cast instead of green). I'm looking for a vet and will be calling today.

I haven't posted in this forum before, sorry! Here is some information: Chameleon Info: Your Chameleon - Panther, male, 8 months, have had it since late 2018 (a little over 5 months). From Frank Payne. Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon? Very infrequently, sometimes comes out...

I'm an experienced reptile keeper, a biologist, also experienced with keeping other animals. I'm fairly new to keeping panther chameleons. I agree with comments here. Even as a generally experienced herper, I had some issues keeping chameleons. The suggestion to get a mentor is a good one. There...

Hi, I may be jumping the gun, but I'm concerned. I came in to work to feed my 8 month old male panther chameleon (I skip feeding Saturdays, he is at my work) and found him on the bottom of the cage. He isn't showing stress colors, does not seem weak, acts like he is sleeping. When I nudged him...