Back right leg

[Kennethp7]

Hey guys I’m a new chem owner and I’m trying my very best to make sure everything is okay with my chem. I’m afraid my chem back right leg is messed up and seems that he can’t bend his joint to close it to grip a branch. He fell today when I was trying to feed him but this problem seem to be before he accidentally fell I already feel terrible about everything, please help ima take him to a vet tomorrow but I’d like feed back if you guys could. Thank you

 

[janjan20]

Hi, welcome to the forum! The best way to get the answers you need is to fill out this form. Just copy and paste it. If you have pictures of the enclosure and leg that would help out. And you are on the right track with the vet visit
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.

Cage Info:

• Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
• Lighting - What brand, model, and types 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?
• Placement - 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?
• Location - Where are you geographically located?

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.

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Please Note:

1. The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
2. Photos can be very helpful.

 

[JacksJill]

A picture of the leg would also be helpful.
Do you need a referral to a vet in your area?

 

[Kennethp7]

A picture of the leg would also be helpful.
Do you need a referral to a vet in your area?

Hey jacks please look at my new thread if you could help that’d be great