I forgot to say this about Dusting... Whatever you are dusting with, studies have shown that the crickets will remove almost to all of the dusting supplement within two minutes after they have been dusted. They are commonly thought of as filthy, but like to keep themselves incredibly clean...
Just got back from the vets office yesterday, and my 5-6 month old male chameleon was exhibiting some very similar characteristics.
Dehydration from a lack of water consumption, 1] check into that 2] to solve this problem give them Pedialyte baths twice a day for quite some time and try to...
The plastic has been removed from the Zilla UVB tube light housing... thanks so much for your input. :confused:
Please post to this if you have any ideas about the eyes being closed, or the swollen nostrils.
I am thinking that this may be either a vitamin A issue, or UVB light blindness...
Spurs on the back two feet make this most definitely not a female. Probably didn't see those in the pics because there are no pics of the rear feet. Thanks for the reply?
Follow up questions
"There is also some swelling around the nostril opening." -kinyonga
What do you think that this could be a sign of?
I have been trying to stay vigilant an continue to address the eye issue as best as I can. I am giving the little guy small doses of Vitamin A (Beta...
Pictures
Her are some pictures of the eye area. in photo 638, you can almost make out the eye ball as it is resting in the bottom of the socket.
After looking at some other images of veiled chameleons I am thinking he may still be slightly dehydrated. Patiently waiting to hear from someone...
To the Senior Member;
I highly doubt there is any MBD (Muscular Bone Disease?). He appears to be quite straight in all areas, maintains the ability to flex and contract, he may have some swelling of the ankles but I think that this is because he is recovering from the dehydration.
Your Chameleon - Veiled, Male, 5-6 months old
Handling - at first 2 times a week? now I take him out every day two or three times to water and feed him
Feeding - Crickets, meal worms for the last 7 days, gut load is Esu Reptile Gut Load, I also give them leaf lettuce and hydrate with water...
Greetings;
I am the owner of a veiled chameleon (male), approximately 5-6 months old. I am worried about his health, as he has not opened his eyes save for a few times over the last 3 weeks. I didn't really notice any problems at first which I am worrying has helped to promote whatever is...