The vet took one look at Buddy and knew he was suffering from MBD. He also flushed-out both his eyes to see if debris was to blame. There was nothing in Buddy's eyes and the vet offered no explanation for the puffiness. He gave him a Vitamin D injection and an injection to stimulate his...
jannb Thanks for the website. I made an appointment for today to take him to the vet and I feel more relieved. Will post my outcome after my vet visit.
Yes, it is the eye on the other side and it looks very puffy and swollen. I am trying to find a herp vet in my area to take him to, but I'm not sure where to find one.
Here's a photo of Buddy taken last night. (Not a very good photo, but I will take another later) (And yes I understand the irony of my boyfriend's hand being bandaged up in the photo)
My light is a Solar Brite R30 Clear Mercury Vapor at 100 watts "New style for higher U.V.B. output" and the humidity in his cage is about 30%. Also, I am now having a hard time feeding him. His tounge keeps pushing out food. what should I do?
On Friday, I came home from work and saw my chameleon with a bulging eye for the first time. I drove over to my favorite reptile store where there is a man who breeds and specializes in exotic reptiles. I showed him my chameleon and he said the eye bulging was due to dehydration. He also...
My info for Buddy
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Reptarium 38 gallon mesh screen cage (standing for arboreal)
Lighting - 100 watt UVB heat lamp
Temperature - Not sure (still need to get a thermometer, stupid yes I know)
Humidity -Cage is misted at least twice a day with spray bottle
Plants - A...
My 4 month old chameleon is not looking so good. We got him about a month ago and he was doing very well. Alert, eating and overall healthy in appearance. I just found out that he has developed Rickets and his eye is jutting out. I have made some improvements to his previous environment to...