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Look carefully for any signs of injuries or scratches. Cats usually 'play' with their victums before killing them. If in doubt take it to a vet to get checked out.

All chams are hard to care for. Even the hardier ones have special care requirements. Look at all the veiled and panther problems you see on this forum. Their uniqueness is also their weakness. Those google eyes and amazing tongue are more prone to problems, their diet and light requirements are...

i posted pics long ago, will try to update some photos. Also im differencating between being sick [ri, disease, etc] and injured [lamp burns, falls, wire cage issues] or improper care[mbd,etc]. I suspect you are one of the top keepers on this forum, don't doubt yourself. Reptile expo on Long...

I've had my veiled for about 3 years. Lost 2 pigmys to bad housekeeping on my part. Bearded dragon for 2 years, very healthy, and gargoyle gecko 1 year healthy despite much neglect. I'm not really very good at providing care but the cham free ranges in my living room over a 130gal indoor pond...

Carol it does seem like you have had some bad luck, i rarely see most lizards get sick. Usually whin mine have a issue it self induced or a mastake on my part. Hopefully you'll have better luck from now on. It would be weird if chams are less prone to sickness if kept in artifical envoirenments.

Yes a 55gal would be great. If set up right there supposed to be low maintenance. Love those pigmys.

You might want to start in a pot, if the ficus deosn't do well its messier getting it out.

Looks great, how old is he?

Great family photos, beardies have great personalites and get very tolerant of handleing. Sounds like your geko nhas been through a lot, glak he ok now.

Higher wattage or bring the bulb closer to the cage.

He must have gotten a "bad" roach.

I think the only danger is if the bug was sprayed with a pesticide, which is probably pretty unlikely. My chams a dragonfly eating machine when i bring him outside but we love the dragonflies as they eat mosquetos.

Great post Dr O, there's some great information we should all consider. Very sorry this info came from such sad circumstances though, best wishes to you and your chams. One question though, what do most vets charge for this service, or how much does the lab charge to do this? I think many would...

hard to say, but stress from the move/show probably is bothering him. Read over the care sheets on this site, chams are one of the tougher lizards to keep, diet, supplements, lighting and cage requirements are crucial. Their uniqueness comes comes at a price.

Being in a cage with frogs and and other animals may have caused the eye problems. If the cham tried to eat one of them and they were too large they might have injured him trying to escape. If he's otherwise healthy i think a good vet has a good chance to save him.

Maybe its too hot. Whats the average tempature in your area? Does your cham appear to yawn a lot? this is sometimes a sign of being overheated.

Ha ha,thats very funny. No way she can screw up with those directions.

Wow, he looks great. 40 pounds? He's hugh. He makes that Doberman look small.

Major props to twatts for a great job and a big heart. For all thse so critical at the op only one person volenteered to help. A lot easier to critize than to help. And how many on here never had an animal in their care die of unnatural causes? As a tropical fish owner i've killed many due to...

Wow some great pics, the color on the bearded dragons were just amazing. The snakes were unreal also. Thanks for sharing.