Chameleon ribs

[hein]

My chameleon is about 4 months old and just recently (within the past week) I've noticed his ribs are poking out more than normal. Does anybody know what this might be?

 

[hein]

Here's a better picture of it. It's very concerning and I'm worried for his health

 

[Carlton]

Here's a better picture of it. It's very concerning and I'm worried for his health

At this age he's growing fast and may well look gangly (think adolescent string bean teenage kid). Depending on how he's sitting his ribs should show a little most of the time. How much does he eat daily and what are you feeding him? I would be more concerned about the lumps visible on several ribs in that second pic. Those could be callused fractures (a sign he's not getting proper supplements), or calcium deposits (not really a problem).

 

[hein]

I've been feeding him 10-15 crickets dusted with calcium and mealworms, but yeah the second picture is a more accurate depiction of his ribs in real life. If it is a callous fracture, what would advise I do?

 

[Carlton]

I've been feeding him 10-15 crickets dusted with calcium and mealworms, but yeah the second picture is a more accurate depiction of his ribs in real life. If it is a callous fracture, what would advise I do?

Its a healed fracture at that point, so its best to review your nutrition and supplement dusting schedule to make sure its correct. The correct type of UVB lighting, a good variety of feeders, gutloaded well (not just the pet shop cricket quencher gel...pretty minimal), and dusting.