chameleon urgent help!
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nateboston78
New Member
Take him to the vet as soon as you are able to - pretty much straight forward here. You may also want to read: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Reptiles-704/2008/6/prolapsed-hemipenis.htm
MWheelock
Veterinarian
A picture would be good.
What color is it? Is is a pale beige color? If so, it would be best explained as glanular material that comes from the hemi penal pouch. If you take a tissue and slowly apply pressure, it will come off. A lot of males well express these at the same time as defecating, but since they come off the back of the cloaca will not come off totally at that time.
If it looks red/purple and swollen and crusty, (like a sea anenome coming out- they have two) your cham has a prolapsed hemipene and will require assistance by a vet. Of course this happens at night or on a weekend, so is a real inconvenience. There are a few things that can be done in the meantime.
Sounds like # 1
What color is it? Is is a pale beige color? If so, it would be best explained as glanular material that comes from the hemi penal pouch. If you take a tissue and slowly apply pressure, it will come off. A lot of males well express these at the same time as defecating, but since they come off the back of the cloaca will not come off totally at that time.
If it looks red/purple and swollen and crusty, (like a sea anenome coming out- they have two) your cham has a prolapsed hemipene and will require assistance by a vet. Of course this happens at night or on a weekend, so is a real inconvenience. There are a few things that can be done in the meantime.
Sounds like # 1
This might help until you can get to a vet......
http://www.adcham.com/html/veterinary/vet-hemipenal-pare.html
http://www.adcham.com/html/veterinary/vet-hemipenal-pare.html
Julirs
New Member
When you took on this animal you became responsible for his life and healthcare. He needs to see a Vet. There is nothing you can do. Many Vets will make payment arrangements. The alternative is to let him die a slow and painful death. The Vet can amputate and hopefully your cham can recover.
CammieNLeno
New Member
That is great news, however im a bit dissapointed.. you could have figured that one out with a SMIDGE of research. Huge difference between a plug and just about everything else in that area.
sandrachameleon
Chameleon Enthusiast
Im NOT dissapointed. Much better to be safe than sorry. Sure, this turned out not to be a big deal - but what it if was? I'd never discourage a vet visit if something seems amiss and one is not confident on how to deal with it.
summoner12
Avid Member
I hope he is ok!
From my understanding "personal lubrication" such as KY jelly is good at keeping organs moist for when chams decide to eject them.
From my understanding "personal lubrication" such as KY jelly is good at keeping organs moist for when chams decide to eject them.
