@charlottevschoch said..."things will go back to normal, fingers crossed for you"...not if she's eggbound which is a very good possibility.
Any advice helps
- Thread starter Merciful
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I hope she will make it to the vets. But you should be taking her to an exotics vet that knows chameleons anyway...IMHO.
Here's the link..
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/how-to-ask-for-help.66/
Here's the link..
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/how-to-ask-for-help.66/
Brodybreaux25
Chameleon Enthusiast
First, welcome to the forums to both of you. Im afraid were not on the same page.
Respectfully, this statement alone justifies finding another vet.
No you have all the time in the world to push this. Your cham is the only one who doesn't have time for you to push this. This is a time sensitive situation, we have nothing to gain by telling you this. Were trying to help you.
This entire thread is based on the fact that the OP's cham does not look or act well by her own admission, so im curious about how you came to this conclusion. Genuinely curious, what is it about her that looks healthy to you?
Brodybreaux25
Chameleon Enthusiast
Whoa, back up... you've only had a cham for three months, you have no business advising anyone on chameleon husbandry. Especially if you don't even know what coloration patterns are normal for your cham.
For now, just sit back and learn. I realize your just trying to help but in reality your doing the exact opposite.
The Wild One
Chameleon Enthusiast
You removing the plants is most likely stressing her out more. Whether you took her out for it or not. How deep if the soil? You shouldn't let her see you see her digging, she could abandon the hole and become egg bound and die if you don't act quickly. Read through this blog and it should answer some of your questions:https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/egg-laying-and-the-laying-bin.345/. Cover the bottom half of the enclosure in a sheet, Towel, or something like that and leave her alone.
Just wanted to give an update to those who provided outstanding advice last night. I took Ruthie back to vet this afternoon. She was seen by same clinic but different veterinarian. They took xray and it turns out she has 20 eggs! I am so thankful and glad that it is that and not a serious illness. She is really lathargic because the eggs are sucking up all of her calcium and she is very low on calcium. I am following his instructions. Thank you again for your great feedback and your time!!
Brodybreaux25
Chameleon Enthusiast
Every letter you just wrote should throw up a giant red flag! Please seek a second opinion from a different group all together.
The Wild One
Chameleon Enthusiast
Just curious, what we’re his directions? Some vets say that they are reptile specialists, but that doesn’t always mean the specialize with chams. Again, none of us are vets on here except Ferretsinmyshoes (I believe) but some “reptile specialist vets” say to soak your chams, and........ that a big no no.
Did the "eggs" look oval in the X-ray or round?
Did the vet give you some liquid calcium to help build up her calcium levels again...or what treatment did he suggest? No oxytocin along with a calcium injection?
Did you set up a proper lay bin and put it in the cage so she can get to it? Washed playsand in an opaque container the size of the container with the green lid that she's in in one of your photos...filled almost to the top..sand moist enough to hold a tunnel...dig a hole for her to encourage her to lay. When she's digging don't let her see you watching her.
If she doesn't dig or lay the eggs in a few days in the hole that she digs or if she drops eggs in places other than the hole she digs, and continues to be lethargic, sits low in the cage, sleeps during the day get her back to the vet right away. I'm hoping she's not eggbound but suspecting she is.
She can go down hill rapidly if she is eggbound and die...so you need to pay attention to what's going on and to what I've said.
Did the vet give you some liquid calcium to help build up her calcium levels again...or what treatment did he suggest? No oxytocin along with a calcium injection?
Did you set up a proper lay bin and put it in the cage so she can get to it? Washed playsand in an opaque container the size of the container with the green lid that she's in in one of your photos...filled almost to the top..sand moist enough to hold a tunnel...dig a hole for her to encourage her to lay. When she's digging don't let her see you watching her.
If she doesn't dig or lay the eggs in a few days in the hole that she digs or if she drops eggs in places other than the hole she digs, and continues to be lethargic, sits low in the cage, sleeps during the day get her back to the vet right away. I'm hoping she's not eggbound but suspecting she is.
She can go down hill rapidly if she is eggbound and die...so you need to pay attention to what's going on and to what I've said.
Thank you! Very good advice. Yes he gave me a syringe if calcium. They were oval, they appear to be. I've been watching videos on how they prepare themselves so I have a better understanding. Thanks again!
charlottevschoch
New Member
i was honestly just trying to make the girl feel better, i implied after she gets everything figured out things will get better...
Brodybreaux25
Chameleon Enthusiast
No one is mad at you, the world could use more compassionate souls such as yourself. I just feel that in this specific situation that line was giving the OP a false sense of security and detracting from the urgency required.
Again, welcome to the forums.
