dermenses tounge amputation, thoughts?

[JacksonsKeeper90]

I don't understand how then chameleon would then eat, this procedure confuses me. http://www.ivanalfonso.com/2011/04/tongue-amputation-in-trioceros-deremensis/

 

[JacksonsKeeper90]

Am I missing something here?

 

[jannb]

There's chameleons without tongues and they do very well with hand feeding and some even feed from a bowl.

 

[CashMoney]

I have never experienced it personally, a couple of the senior members have though.

From what I understand you just have to help them along a bit. They still have a mouth. Cup feeding helps them catch food. It's just like a person without a limb. It's challenging to adjust, with some love and support it will be overcome.

 

[Jessica1991]

wow this is news to me....

to think of these little guys living without a tongue.. seems harsh

 

[carol5208]

wow this is news to me....

to think of these little guys living without a tongue.. seems harsh

In the wild they would probably not make it, but there have been several members on here who have had chameleons live a good life without a tongue. It is just the pain of having to hand feed them to make sure they are eating.

 

[kinyonga]

Most of the ones I've dealt with don't have to be hand fed...they learn to eat on their own with a little "training".

 

[JacksonsKeeper90]

Great stuff everyone, thanks.