Chameleon barely moves back legs

[Armandoquiroz]

My baby chameleon is about 6 months old. Yesterday he was having trouble moving his back legs, his stomach seems full but he's barely moving his back legs. He takes vitamins and eats well,e days ago I fed him a bit of tomatoe and grapes for the first time,I'm afraid that might caused something, he's also shedding his skin. Any thoughts?

 

[Andee]

Sounds like he's almost constipated? Can you post a pic and answer the how to ask for help? questionnaire in the beginning of this board? It should be a sticky.

 

[Theveiled]

Do you supplement with calcium? If so what kind? I would highly suggest posting pictures of him so we can get a visual on what the problem may be

 

[Armandoquiroz]

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[Armandoquiroz]

That's the calcium I give him. I live in Italy so this is what we have here

 

[Armandoquiroz]

He moves his back legs, but i see him struggling. The shop owner where I got him from asked me if he might of fallen and broke something, but we've been careful handling him. Imy hoping that it's just constipation since his belly seems full. And if it is how can I help him

 

[Armandoquiroz]

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[Andreab102]

Can you post a picture of your enclosure?

 

[Armandoquiroz]

He drags his right leg. Moves it but then drags it

 

[Armandoquiroz]

This is his little leg

 

[KapitalJ]

Please post a pic of your entire enclosure. This could help determine the cause.

From what I have seen in your pictures so far I think the enclosure could use some adjustments.

 

[Armandoquiroz]

 

[KapitalJ]

I strongly recommend that you study this care sheet. https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/caresheets/veiled/

There are a few things that need to be corrected.

1. Chameleons are arboreal and like to be high up in the trees. There is only one branch to climb on and it provides no cover. They like to be hidden most of the time, this making them feel safe. They also use all of the climbing spots to regulate their temperature.

2. That dish at the bottom shouldn't have all that powder in it, and mealworms are a poor choice for feeders.

3. I would remove the substrate from the bottom, it really holds no purpose besides aesthetics and can become a health issue.

4. I would add some live plants. This will help with humidity, provide drinking spots and provide cover.

As it looks like your chams leg could be broken, you might want to place a towel on the floor of your cage kind of like a crash mat in case he falls.

If you are looking for more help you might want to fill this out https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/how-to-ask-for-help.66/ we can then see the whole picture and offer better advice.

Hope this is of some help to you.

 

[Armandoquiroz]

Thanks I will bring him to the vet

 

[Andee]

I agree his leg is either badly broken or he is on his way to having mbd. Which he could have a broken leg because of mbd. Are you supplementing with d3? Or multivitamins? Does he have a current uvb light? Do you take him outside at all?

 

[jajeanpierre]

It looks like he has a broken leg. If it really pretty hard to break a chameleon's leg unless the bones are compromised by metabolic bone disease which is similar in some ways to osteoporosis.

How long have you had him?

He looks to be suffering and possibly dehydrated. He really needs to see a good reptile vet.

The cage is woefully inadequate. Please read the care sheets and take him to a vet asap.

 

[Andee]

I agree he looks dehydrated.

 

[Decadancin]

I would have to agree that a vet visit is in order. Do you know of a vet that has chameleon experience? Also, definitely looks dehydrated to me, as well. Some large leaves that hold moisture droplets will do very nicely in that enclosure. You may want to keep three sides covered in plastic to keep some higher humidity levels for the time being. Good advice so far and lots to see in the caresheet link provided. Good luck and hope your chameleon gets the attention he needs and feels better soon!