baby male vield eye problem

[chamman2012]

I need some advice about this I cant stand seeing him like this . his right eye is shut and he isnt hunting he just basking and trying to rub his eye on the branch ,
.question should I try to mist him in his eye a little bit He did eat some crickets but now hes being bothered from his eye any suggestions? THANKS.

 

[panthercham]

Hello and welcome to the forum

Can you answer the below questions to better help us all understand what maybe going on

Cage Info:

* Cage Type - Describe your cage construction (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
* Lighting - What brand, model, and type of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
* Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
* Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
* Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
* Location - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?


Chameleon Info:

* Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
* Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
* Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
* Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
* Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
* Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
* History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.
* Current Problem - The current problem that you are concerned about.


Pictures are helpful

 

[Rocky]

hey and welcome to the forums!

for everyone to help you better it is probably better that you check this thread out.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/how-ask-help-66/

It will allow everyone to see your complete set up.

eye problems are caused by many many problems and it would help to fill that out so we can narrow it down

 

[jannb]

Yes, give him a nice long misting and make an appointment with your vet. Jann

 

[chamman2012]

thanks

Its, good to see a sight were people care about these great reptiles


im going to mist him and if worst comes to worst ill take em to my vet

 

[jannb]

Mist him really good and get him wet all over. Where do you live? Do you have a chameleon vet?

 

[jannb]

Please do fill out the questions asked above so that everyone can help you.....maybe there's something that you are doing wrong that you just don't know about. Jann

 

[Julirs]

Chamman-you are not using a compact UVB bulb are you?

 

[Rocky]

Chamman-you are not using a compact UVB bulb are you?

that was my first thought and why i thought the questionaire thing should be filled out.

 

[liss]

what's the deal with the compact uvb bulbs? no good?

 

[sandrachameleon]

what's the deal with the compact uvb bulbs? no good?

potentially dangerous. check out this link and search this forum on CFL and similar.
http://www.uvguide.co.uk/