Hi guys,
I hope everyone & their cham’s are having a good weekend
My Nosey Be rescue has been increasingly clumsy over the past couple months:
- he is standing less, resting on his tummy mostly
- sleeps with half his legs dangling, not gripped in the usual sleep position
- His feet often slip off a branch before they find grip
- once saw him grip his own leg
Photo attached of how he is chilling right now, back half of his body mid-air, hanging from his tail.
Please see previous post for my full husbandry form. He is a rescue Cham who had terrible care for the first 2/3 years of his life. He’s now 4/5.
A few things that have happened in recent months:
- I moved house
- It’s been very cold & snowy : He had a very lethargic winter slump last year but no mobility issues observed then
- He’s grown toe nails (never had them before!?)
I know he is likely to have poor health as he gets older due to his bad start in life. Does this clumsiness call for a vet trip? Is there anything that can be done?
If anyone has any good health resources for older cham’s a link would be much appreciated! I want to make the little guy as comfortable as possible for as long as possible. He’s such a character, I really adore him <3
Thank you as ever for your time & help!
Katy
I hope everyone & their cham’s are having a good weekend
My Nosey Be rescue has been increasingly clumsy over the past couple months:
- he is standing less, resting on his tummy mostly
- sleeps with half his legs dangling, not gripped in the usual sleep position
- His feet often slip off a branch before they find grip
- once saw him grip his own leg
Photo attached of how he is chilling right now, back half of his body mid-air, hanging from his tail.
Please see previous post for my full husbandry form. He is a rescue Cham who had terrible care for the first 2/3 years of his life. He’s now 4/5.
A few things that have happened in recent months:
- I moved house
- It’s been very cold & snowy : He had a very lethargic winter slump last year but no mobility issues observed then
- He’s grown toe nails (never had them before!?)
I know he is likely to have poor health as he gets older due to his bad start in life. Does this clumsiness call for a vet trip? Is there anything that can be done?
If anyone has any good health resources for older cham’s a link would be much appreciated! I want to make the little guy as comfortable as possible for as long as possible. He’s such a character, I really adore him <3
Thank you as ever for your time & help!
Katy