Can a tongue be to sticky?

[Rocky]

Can a chameleons tongue be to sticky? If it is to sticky is that a symptom of a problem like dehydration?

I cup feed my veiled in a big green cup. I put the crickets in it and I'll hold it while he shoots them out of the cup. Lately however, when he occasionally misses and hits the cup it seems like it is really hard for him to get his tongue off the cup, like struggling to get it off. I've seen my panther hit the cup and it come right back off. Is Moose's tongue to sticky?

 

[jojackson]

Im inclined to think he's slightly dehydrated resulting in more sticky than usual mucosa.
A chams tongue, contrary to common beleif, isnt really sticky as such. I beleive the tongue tip 'spreads' over the prey creating a mini vacume effect.
Ensure your lizard is well hydrated. If it persist or worsens and hydration dosent seem to be an issue, please consult your vet without delay to avoid a worsening situation.
cheers

 

[ChamOh]

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Any updates on this or anyone have a similar experience / know what this is all about? Last few days, my guys tongue doesn't seem to spring right back after he gets a cricket, it kind of sticks for a second...

 

[kpritch17]

I haven't seen my chameleon do this a lot, but when he does miss a cricket or catches half of a leaf, his tongue sticks pretty good to whatever it hits. I know my chameleon isn't dehydrated...I don't know if your cham could have a problem with his tongue or maybe he is just missing his prey more recently? Anyone else have any experience with this?

 

[draetish]

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My baby melleri is having this problem and is not dehydrated. Anyone know anything about it?

 

[chams1]

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My baby melleri is having this problem and is not dehydrated. Anyone know anything about it?

On my own observations, I have noticed that generally if they are slightly dehydrated, their tongue will be a little more sticky, as well as the inside of their mouth when they are trying to eat. I would make sure he's getting a little more water, just to be on the safe side.

 

[draetish]

On my own observations, I have noticed that generally if they are slightly dehydrated, their tongue will be a little more sticky, as well as the inside of their mouth when they are trying to eat. I would make sure he's getting a little more water, just to be on the safe side.

I know he is hydrated as urates are snow white. However, he doesn't drink in the morning before he eats, maybe that's the problem.