Eye crust?

janjan20 said:
When her mouth is open, it helps regulate their temp. They will typically get lighter in color to absorb less heat.
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Good to know! I hadn’t heard the term gaping before. So if I see her mouth open while she is basking outside, is that okay/normal? Or does it mean she is too hot and I need to take her inside?
 
I would say 80’s is good but in direct sunlight it will be hotter So just remember that. She can get UVB in the shade as well.
 
Josie_Francis said:
Good to know! I hadn’t heard the term gaping before. So if I see her mouth open while she is basking outside, is that okay/normal? Or does it mean she is too hot and I need to take her inside?
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It’s a normal response but I would take that as a sign to get into a shady area or back inside. Better to be safe...
 
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Josie_Francis said:
I just spoke with a vet on the phone, I will be making an appointment to get her checked out! Side note, after asking about the husbandry of my cage and her lifestyle, the vet mentioned that I should be letting my chameleon outside to soak in the UVB. Is this something you guys do? Bring your chameleon outside and perch her on a plant in the natural sunlight? I have not been doing this so I was kinda shocked to hear that I should be doing so!
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What did the Vet say when you had the appointment? What treatment did they suggest?

Its probably time to have the it cut open and drained.
 
Tony_S said:
What did the Vet say when you had the appointment? What treatment did they suggest?
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They gave me antibiotics in the form of eye drops. I gave it to her daily for 2 weeks. Didn’t see any improvements. They said if that doesn’t work then I should take her back in and they will cut it open, do a biopsy and then medicate accordingly. However the vet said all of this could cost around $500
 
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