Burn?

[Bernie]

Not sure whether I am being paranoid or not here but a second opinion would be appreciated on this.

I have just noticed that my Yemen has a dark patch on his head and I am paranoid that this is a burn. He recently shed in this area and I have only just noticed this.

What do you guys think? If it is a burn, does it look like heat or excessive UV burn?

Thanks.

 

[jannb]

Can he get close to any of the lights?

 

[Bernie]

Basking bulb - no

Reptisun tube - yes but it's on the other side of the screen.

It does look like some Veileds have a dark patch in that area of their head however my guys seems darker.

 

[AndrewWelch]

My guy has the same thing, I'm taking him to the vet tomorrow to get it checked out.

 

[Bernie]

My guy has the same thing, I'm taking him to the vet tomorrow to get it checked out.

I am interested to hear what the vet has to say. Please report back if possible.

What lighting are you using?

 

[camimom]

If you are talking abotu the dark patch betwen his eyes, I dont thin its a burn,
I think its just his coloring.
SOme chams can get very dark on their heads, I dont think a vet visit is needed right this second.
I dont see any eroding skin, no blisters, the skin looks fine,
So my opinion is that it is simply coloring.
he just has a black head, thats all.

There are several peoples chams on here that have very dark heads like that.

 

[Bernie]

If you are talking abotu the dark patch betwen his eyes, I dont thin its a burn,
I think its just his coloring.
SOme chams can get very dark on their heads, I dont think a vet visit is needed right this second.
I dont see any eroding skin, no blisters, the skin looks fine,
So my opinion is that it is simply coloring.
he just has a black head, thats all.

There are several peoples chams on here that have very dark heads like that.

Thanks. I was hoping for a reply like this.

The skin does look completely in tact when you examine closely so perhaps this is just colouring as you say.

I will be keeping my eye on it anyway.

It would be helpful if anyone can post some pics of their Veileds with their dark marks on their heads just so i can compare.

 

[camimom]

This is Jannb's Louie. You can see the blackness on his head.

https://www.chameleonforums.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=4722&catid=94

MY cham is younger, so he doesnt have it all the time yet. But his head gets dark like that sometimes too.

 

[ejohan]

This is my veiled.

 

[Bernie]

Cheers guys that's eased my concerns.

They always have a way of worrying you don't they?

 

[camimom]

Cheers guys that's eased my concerns.

They always have a way of worrying you don't they?

always and without a doubt.

 

[AndrewWelch]

So today I took mine with the same black spot today to the vet and she said that it was nothing to worry about, its just how a lot of veileds are. Something with their pigments colors, I'm not sure. But the good news is that its not a burn! I can definitely chill out now .