My 1.5-year-old female chameleon has been digging since Christmas Day. We took her to the vet yesterday; she had an X-ray and received a calcium shot. The vet said she otherwise looks healthy and advised daily “humidity showers” (steamy bathroom for a few minutes) and soaking her lower half briefly to help encourage egg laying, which I’ve been doing.
She seems healthy overall, is drinking in front of me, and doesn’t appear lethargic, but she has started closing her eyes occasionally, which she’s never done before. I’m thinking this is from stress due to increased handling or dirt from digging. Her enclosure setup, humidity, and temperatures are correct, though we slightly increased warmth by closing the AC vent in her bedroom and replacing her heat bulb.
I believe she’s eating, though it’s hard to track in a large enclosure and since she won’t eat when watched. I’ve seen only a few crickets left, so I assume she is eating. My main concern is how long she’s been digging without laying yet. She has laid twice before, around 30 eggs each time.
I also recently realized having my male chameleon in the same room may have stressed her, and I’ve since moved him to a different room. I feel terrible and worry that contributed to this issue.
I’m very worried about her and don’t know how long is too long to wait before seeking more medical help. I honestly do not think we can afford surgery but i do not want my baby to suffer; however i do not want it to come to that without knowing how critical her condition is right now. this may not be the most well spoken post but i am just so worried and wondering if anyone knows if she sounds okay and this can be helped or if this is sever. that is a picture of her from yesterday (dirt on her head)
She seems healthy overall, is drinking in front of me, and doesn’t appear lethargic, but she has started closing her eyes occasionally, which she’s never done before. I’m thinking this is from stress due to increased handling or dirt from digging. Her enclosure setup, humidity, and temperatures are correct, though we slightly increased warmth by closing the AC vent in her bedroom and replacing her heat bulb.
I believe she’s eating, though it’s hard to track in a large enclosure and since she won’t eat when watched. I’ve seen only a few crickets left, so I assume she is eating. My main concern is how long she’s been digging without laying yet. She has laid twice before, around 30 eggs each time.
I also recently realized having my male chameleon in the same room may have stressed her, and I’ve since moved him to a different room. I feel terrible and worry that contributed to this issue.
I’m very worried about her and don’t know how long is too long to wait before seeking more medical help. I honestly do not think we can afford surgery but i do not want my baby to suffer; however i do not want it to come to that without knowing how critical her condition is right now. this may not be the most well spoken post but i am just so worried and wondering if anyone knows if she sounds okay and this can be helped or if this is sever. that is a picture of her from yesterday (dirt on her head)
Did she cover her hole completely?
