chameleon making wired noise with mouth.???

[erik775]

my panther chameleon keeps opening up her mouth and it seems to look like its really sticky or icky in her mouth and she makes like a wired noise with her mouth should i be worried???

 

[alexbrock]

are you provoking her or is she just doing it on her own?

Filling this out also helps to identify any issues you may be having. Good luck friend.

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.

 

[PrettyInInk87]

Also, if you can provide a picture, someone will be able to get a better idea of what might be the problem is. Good luck!

 

[kinyonga]

Is it like a popping or wheezing? It may be a respiratory infection....but you will need a vet to tell you for sure.

 

[Amanda1801]

my panther chameleon keeps opening up her mouth and it seems to look like its really sticky or icky in her mouth and she makes like a wired noise with her mouth should i be worried???

Sounds like a respiratory infection - even if it's not, if shes producing excessive mucus, it's probably best to get her checked out.

 

[Olimpia]

Does it look a bit like this? First one, you can see bubbles at the corners of his mouth, and the second one you can see the gunk and mucus he had at in his throat. He also used to make a "pfft pfft" noice that is actually them coughing the mucus up.

Probably a vet visit is in order, because you want to rule out (or in) an infection before it gets worse. This particular guy had 2 different infections going on.

 

[erik775]

are you provoking her or is she just doing it on her own?

Filling this out also helps to identify any issues you may be having. Good luck friend.

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.

i just got her yesterday from screameleons on line...

 

[Olimpia]

i just got her yesterday from screameleons on line...

But you do have a set-up and everything right? It would be good for you to fill that out anyway to the best of your knowledge so we can help with any husbandry things that may need tweaking, or to confirm that you've got everything set up correctly.

I would contact Screameleons and let them know that she may have an infection. Sometimes the shock of shipping lowers their immune system and they are more likely to develop something like this. They may work with you to have her sent back and you can get a replacement chameleon, a refund, or whatever. But I would really take her to a vet as well, she may need antibiotics before it gets worse if it is an infection.

 

[erik775]

Is it like a popping or wheezing? It may be a respiratory infection....but you will need a vet to tell you for sure.

its sort of a little poping sound...

 

[Dawniegirl]

Hope the lil one gets better! You are at the right place for knowledgeable advise.

 

[erik775]

Does it look a bit like this? First one, you can see bubbles at the corners of his mouth, and the second one you can see the gunk and mucus he had at in his throat. He also used to make a "pfft pfft" noice that is actually them coughing the mucus up.

Probably a vet visit is in order, because you want to rule out (or in) an infection before it gets worse. This particular guy had 2 different infections going on.

yah it kinda does look like that...

 

[PedroANDAshley]

I suggest taking your chameleon to the vet. If it looks like that andsounds like popping sounds its prolly a respitory infection. The only was to cure a respiratory infection is having your vet prescribe the correct antibiotic. Once your chameleon feels better try not have the cage constantly wet or it could even be your not misting enough. How often do you mist every day?

 

[Elizadolots]

First, I so hope your chameleon is alright!

Second, I want to thank Olimpia for those pictures. I really think they should be in some sort of stickied "general health issues" thread. Nothing beats a good picture.

 

[Olimpia]

First, I so hope your chameleon is alright!

Second, I want to thank Olimpia for those pictures. I really think they should be in some sort of stickied "general health issues" thread. Nothing beats a good picture.

Thank you! I wish I could have gotten better photos of his throat, but you can imagine how hard it is to hold him AND focus the camera with proper lighting lol But I think they manage to help.