Black lines on my chameleons skin?

[Nikifarrow]

I don't know where these lines came from and I am seriously worried. I can't find any online references on what these could be either. He appears to be happy and in good condition and under great care. I don't know what these lines are! HELP! let me know if I need to post pictures

 

[heartben]

you need to post pictures.

 

[Elizadolots]

Pictures would certainly help.

If you have an online hosting site (like photobucket) you can use those pictures here.

You should also complete the form here: https://www.chameleonforums.com/how-ask-help-66/

 

[Nikifarrow]

heres links:

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=w01d93&s=7

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2epo9sg&s=7

and i have had him for 3 months. he does get food and water, he's fed everyday he gets meal worms and crickets that are gutloaded.

 

[Nikifarrow]

and he is getting the proper lighting.

 

[ChameleonNerd]

I can't help you out with what those lines are, but mealworms arent suggested. They have basically no nutritional value. Kind of like just feeding your cham a shell

 

[Nikifarrow]

okay well i was told to feed him a variety, but thank you for letting me know that! he seems healthy and is acting as he always has. so im just worried

 

[ChameleonNerd]

It could be a skin infection, a bruise, or I think there Is a type of worm that can crawl underneath an animal's skin that can leave a mark like that. I guess you should just watch to see If It spreads

 

[Nikifarrow]

ahhhhh, worms. i dont even know how he would be able to get worms. this sucks

 

[ChameleonNerd]

How long have the lines been there? Do they seem to be bothering him at all? Has his overall color been different than normal?

 

[Nikifarrow]

i noticed them yesterday and he had been acting completely normal like he always has been. he moves around a lot

 

[ChameleonNerd]

Well i would just watch them carefully over the next couple days unless anybody else has a better Idea. Also, sometimes my Chameleon gets black lines and stuff when she leans against stuff for a while, especially when sleeping. They never last a day though

 

[Nikifarrow]

yeah i'll catch up on it tomorrow and let you know. i hope he will be okay

 

[ChameleonNerd]

Best of luck to you

 

[Elizadolots]

He's very handsome.

I tend to agree with the "wait a few days and see" philosophy here. My first thought is parasites, but I could be wrong and, truthfully, not all parasites require treatment.

 

[Nikifarrow]

after looking closer, like super close and touching it. it really doesnt look like worms. AT ALL. i mean the lines have been in the same area as they first appeared. if anything it looks closer to a bruise, or infection, although he seems great. ahhh im so confused

 

[KatiLemons]

I can't help you out with what those lines are, but mealworms arent suggested. They have basically no nutritional value. Kind of like just feeding your cham a shell

Mealworms are OK to feed to your cham. They should be fed ONLY as a treat though and not part of thier main diet! Over feeding mealworms can cause impaction which can lead to lots of different things. Giving your cham a few every couple days is not a bad thing! I feed my cham superworms every couple days and they go NUTS for them.

As for the lines, I have never seen anything like it. Give it a couple days and then if it continues or spreads then it might be a trip to the vet.

 

[Nikifarrow]

yeah i have been feeding him only meal worms for the past 2 and a half days cause all the crickets died. and i went to get some at the pet store today and they were out. i dont know if that could be the cause of this? i will post a better picture

 

[Nikifarrow]

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2u90dg5&s=7

 

[KatiLemons]

yeah i have been feeding him only meal worms for the past 2 and a half days cause all the crickets died. and i went to get some at the pet store today and they were out. i dont know if that could be the cause of this? i will post a better picture

This is not a good idea. IF he gets impacted it can cause ALOT of other problems, such as, prolapse, infection ect. Try and get crix tomorrow if you can. Good Luck