Eye issue

[Dragonflylvr6]

Just got my little Squirt and from day one she has rubbed her right eye, not a constant thing but can see her almost squinting...reading other posts and talks about humidity which I’m working on getting the screen at least closed on 2 sides to hold the humidity more but I haven’t seen her eat but she is still super shy so that doesn’t mean she hasn’t, I’m worried though, her whole attitude has changed and she is very grouchy now. Any advice or tricks of the Cham world to make sure humidity is good?

 

[PoseidonTheChameleon]

Just got my little Squirt and from day one she has rubbed her right eye, not a constant thing but can see her almost squinting...reading other posts and talks about humidity which I’m working on getting the screen at least closed on 2 sides to hold the humidity more but I haven’t seen her eat but she is still super shy so that doesn’t mean she hasn’t, I’m worried though, her whole attitude has changed and she is very grouchy now. Any advice or tricks of the Cham world to make sure humidity is good?

Do you have a hygrometer?

 

[Dragonflylvr6]

I had one but had to get a new one(didn’t seem to working right) should be here by sunday

 

[Dragonflylvr6]

Do you have a hygrometer?

Sorry replied in the wrong place...I will have one by Sunday, had to order a new one but yes I did but I don’t think it’s working correctly

 

[PoseidonTheChameleon]

Sorry replied in the wrong place...I will have one by Sunday, had to order a new one but yes I did but I don’t think it’s working correctly

Ok as soon as you get it, let us know the humidity because that will help in figuring out what's going on.

 

[kinyonga]

Where do you live?
What specific UVB light (long linear, curly one, etc) and basking light (colored, white, led, etc) are you using?
What plants do you have in the cage?

 

[QuinnieLeeBlu]

it might be infected i would take your cham to a cham vet

 

[Dragonflylvr6]

Where do you live?
What specific UVB light (long linear, curly one, etc) and basking light (colored, white, led, etc) are you using?
What plants do you have in the cage?

I have the standard uv lighting(u shape) and basking light white, it’s the dual light fixture I see in a lot of the forums and what is normally with the “start up” any advice on what is best would be amazing! I have a bar uv in our large cage with a standard basking light,

plantsin the small cage are artificial ivy and such but the large cage I do have a live Pothos. I’ve researchedso muchand tried to have the right stuff but any advice is GREATLY APPRECIATED from any of the non newbies

 

[MissSkittles]

Hi. The u shaped uvb that you see a lot of is actually incorrect. The linear T5 ho with a 5.0 or Arcadia 6% uvb bulb is the correct type. If you’d like, fill out the following questions and someone can review all of your husbandry to make sure all is correct. With out little girls, it’s especially important to have everything perfect so they won’t have any egg laying problems.
Chameleon Info:

• Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
• Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
• Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
• Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
• Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
• Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
• History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.

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• Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
• Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
• Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
• Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
• Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
• Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?
• Location - Where are you geographically located?

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.

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[kinyonga]

Please post some photos of the cage and the chameleon.
It's a female jackson's right?

 

[Dragonflylvr6]

Squirts is the smaller of the 2 I have put up a T5 bar light since then and also hooked up a mister and wrapped 2 sides with a clear shower curtain to help retain the moisture. I turn it on 3 to 4 times a day

 

[Dragonflylvr6]

These are both of my cages and I have a second plant I’m researching on if I’m able to put it in there with them, a lady gave us a HINDU rope plant and would love to put it in there as it has lots of little holes and crevices to hold the moisture but not sure if it’s safe. Any suggestions on if this set up look good or what should I change?!?!? Want to do what’s best for both of my girls

 

[kinyonga]

Photos of the chameleon please.

 

[Dragonflylvr6]

That’s the best I can get right now, I swear whenever I try to get pics she turns the second I snap it lol

 

[Dragonflylvr6]

I was finally able to get a picture of the eye having the issue.....any suggestions?? I’ve put the hygrometer in her cage, wrapped all 3 sides in plastic, mist throughout the day and actually put a humidifier tube straight to the top of her cage so it drips and fogs through the day also

 

[ERKleRose]

I was finally able to get a picture of the eye having the issue.....any suggestions?? I’ve put the hygrometer in her cage, wrapped all 3 sides in plastic, mist throughout the day and actually put a humidifier tube straight to the top of her cage so it drips and fogs through the day also

I would avoid humidifiers during the day, only use them at night. What are her humidity levels for the day and night?

 

[Dragonflylvr6]

I can only get maybe 20-30% unless the humidifier is on then it’s 60-75% I have a fogger and a humidifier(just started using and they both do exactly the same thing, I have a misting system set up but the programming is not working so I have to do it manually until the company can tell me what I’m doing wrong lol