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Kinyonga, I knew you'd be able to dig up something relevant in your net wanderings. :) Unless the serum levels of A are low, which is not going to occur until the body's stores of A are nearly depleted, the blood test will yield no clue as to the actual levels of vitamin A in the body. It...

I'd expect to see improvement in a week's time. I would at least call the vet and let him know. He may want to see your cham again or perhaps he can simply prescribe new meds without another visit.

Your work colleague sounds like a closed-minded and very rude person. If I thought that something someone enjoyed or did was "weird", I certainly would not insult them by saying it, either to them or to others. I mean really, what was there to gain by calling you weird and abruptly leaving...

The fact that her cage was too low certainly may be the cause of her stress coloration. As for cleanliness of the cage, it probably won't stress her psychologically but it can make it much easier for her to become ill. In the wild, a cham can get away from their poops, shed skin, etc. but in...

If she has only been camo for a couple of weeks, then she is not likely gravid. Is she still holding her leg funny or did that change after she pooped? Have you taken a good, close look at the foot that she is favoring? Any missing nails? Swollen foot? Swollen toes? Also examine the...

If you moved his cage and distilled his water, perhaps it was the new location. Not saying that the water is not a possibility. The "safe" levels of chemicals for humans may be many times greater than what a cham can tolerate. It's great that you've posted a follow-up, as we all enjoy...

My method is different. I use a fairly large box and thread a long, bendable, fake vine through the sides to act as both a perch and as handles. Masking tape holds the top closed and reseals the box easily. I've also replied to your other "MBD" post.

Really, there are a number of things that come to mind. In addition to the inadvertent D3 overdosing, I noticed that she hasn't been getting any multivitamins. Jackson's need vitamin supplements less often than Veileds or Panthers but they do need them. Some of us have unknowingly...

Well, it's a good thing most companies are so environmentally aware and conscientious nowadays ;) Looks like he did use bleach after all.

That's the best Jackson's-o-lantern I have ever seen! I always wish I had some artistic abilities when I see something as cool as that! As much as I adore my chams, there's absolutely nothing as wonderful as my family and though it was long ago, all the excitement and anticipation of...

The home treatment only works for the very beginning of a toe problem--once it's into the foot, it is vet time, unfortunately. No one likes to have to get to a vet but in cases like this, it's typically the only way to save the cham. The vet will have to clean the pus out of the foot, apply...

Lathis, you forgot to provide a link to a supplier for the napalm :D

Toe injuries, especially ones from dried skin cutting off circulation, are not uncommon. You will definitely have to keep an eye on it and it's best if you try to prevent it from getting infected. You can dilute some povidone iodine and apply it, or some triple antibiotic cream or some...

I remember your posts and how frustrating it was to get him treated in the first place. Thanks for posting this good news about your handsome boy! I was sure rooting for him and I know many others here were too. :) Now you know the secret about chams--they really do steal your heart...

You're in SoCal----so you are in luck! This Dr, Tom Greek, is an outstanding chameleon vet http://gavh.net/ If you can get the cham to him, you won't be disappointed. Just search past posts here and you will find numerous raves about him. Here's a link to a webpage for Cricket Crack...

Glad you got the info. Your girlfriend is lucky to have a compassionate guy looking out for her and her cham. There are definitely a few problems and, yes, some are nutritional problems. Using just one type of supplement dust doesn't work with chams. A young Veiled definitely needs to...

Welcome to the forum! Sorry you're not feeling well. Mono is no fun. Don't worry. Your cham can't catch mono from you---but he does need time to adjust to a new home and chams, in general don't like to be handled very much. It's just the way they are. Here's a great forum Veiled cham...

There's a ton of good info in the Resources section of the forum, but it's easily overlooked. Here's a page with some sperm plug info for you. https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/healthx/tail-vent/ Not all chams get them and I have read that it may be linked to vitamin A deficiencies in chams.

He does look like he's having some issues. His left front leg--does it have an extra bend to it or is that just the angle of the pic? If you know how she has been caring for him, we can give you a better idea of what she should change. It may not just be a calcium problem. It may be...

You're welcome. I hope the info helps your cham to have a healthy, long life with you. :)