broken leg?

[cammy]

Hi this is my first time posting anything here, i find all the information very helpful. i was wondering if maybe you guys could help me...
i recently got a pygmy chameleon from a friend and she was doing great, but today we noticed her walking funny. it seems like one of her front legs is broken or dislocated. waht can i do? also i read somewhere that she might need a different light. any suggestions on waht to get?

 

[FFSTRescue]

I have experienced joint swelling with that species when I acquired them, can you try to post a pic?

 

[cammy]

just tried taking a picture, but she is hidden in teh leaves and i am afraid to move her. earlier she seemed very out of it. not sure if she fell. but the "wrist: part looks swollen and she wont grip. when she walks she leans on it more than actually using it for movement.

 

[kinyonga]

How long have you had it?
What light are you using?
What are you gutloading/feeding the insects with specifically? What are you supplementing/dusting them with specifically and how often with each supplement?

 

[FFSTRescue]

Read this thread, it may give some insight:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/pygmy-swollen-feet-joints-42651/

 

[cammy]

hello,
well right now we have a standard light that the friend who gave her to me gave me. not sure what it is exactly. but he has several other chams, though none as small... thats why i am hoping to get soem good light tips.
ans she eats meal worms (shake n bake style w/ calcium) and 2 week old crickets.
i have had her for about 3 weeks. the day we got her she actually laid eggs (3 little one) could that have cause a severe calcium deficiency? the old owner had no idea she was even expecting.

 

[cammy]

thank you, this is very informative. i love this forum.