Crusted Nostrils

[ChameSecret]

Hey ChamForums, I have a quick question. My Ramona has been doing very well lately, except for a white crusty deposit that arrived a few days ago. I've been cleaning it away with a sterile cotton swab when I see it in case it is an infection. It is not blocking either nostril (I went to a vet and he flushed both nostrils, and they looked fine), merely depositing AROUND each nostril, like a snotty nose. He recommended a preventative antibiotic treatment, which Ramona is now on her second day of. Is this just normal chameleon snot or could it be an infection? I am not sure and neither was the vet I saw, though by is own admission he is not familiar with chameleon care. (He was on-call, but not Ramona's primary vet.) Thoughts?

 

[Rottsko]

can you post some pics?

 

[ChrisZ]

Sounds like it's a excess calcium deposit, nothing to worry about. If it is, you should not treat it with antibiotics.

Can you take a picture and post it so we can see?

 

[ChameSecret]

Thanks for the replies. No, I can't take any pictures because the problem has subsided for now. It is episodic in nature and since the antibiotics began (I agree -- probably completely unnecessary) I haven't seen the deposits, but if I do I'll post pictures.

 

[fluxlizard]

veileds get rid of excess salt that way, similar to urates.

It can be considered normal- nothing to worry about. If you've ever heard of an iguana snorting salt- same thing.

Your vet cracks me up.

I guess he made some christmas money though.

LOL