Chameleon injured ? Help ??!!!

[jamietr1996]

I have a 8 month old veiled chameleon that looked healthy until yesterday. He looked like he was having a little trouble walking, and then I found him on the ground and for 24 hours he has been stuck on the ground. He keeps grabbing his front legs with his back legs and has trouble moving (he doesn't use his back legs at all). He has a great UVA/UVB bulb and his cage is the right temperature. What could this be and how do I help him? Let me know if you need more information about him. Thanks!

 

[Dez and Delilah]

Please fill out this form How to Ask for Help so we can have enough information to provide an adequate opinion about what may be going on with the little guy.

How far do you think he could have fallen? I think regardless of what the issue might be it's a good idea to go to the vet asap.

 

[ataraxia]

we need specifics on your care. sounds like he has a severe case of mbd. fill this out so we can find where the cause is and correct it.

Chameleon Info:

Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.


Cage Info:

Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?
Location - Where are you geographically located?


Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.


Pictures are helpful

 

[kinyonga]

Without more information, I can only say that the grabbing might indicate MBD...but we need more information and photos to be sure.