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If you can get a fresh fecal, take that along with you so your vet can check for parasites. It would also be helpful to take the "ask for help" form that we have on here so your vet can see have you have everything for your cham.
I have small travel cages that I take my chams to the vet in. My vet is 2 hours away. My chams don't get stressed and enjoy looking around. You could try a short car ride in advance to see how your cham reacts. If he turns dark and stresses you may have to put him in something dark.
Could I take some fecal from today? I will print out that "ask for help form" I will also keep you all posted on Jaspers health. Oh and one more thing that burn spot on Jaspers side that had the scab on it, the scab came off and it looks good where the scab was. That silvadene really worked well!!!
Yes, todays will be fine IF he doesn't give you a fresh one in the morning. Just put it in the frig. in a zip lock bag with a moist tissue.
Jan it's official, you have spoiled chams if they enjoy car rides. lol
Renzo, I use cheap disposable styro coolers to transport my guys. Like what has been said, they go to sleep once in the dark. The styro is a good padding and will prevent any injuries if the cham should thrash around any before he dozes off. It also acts as an insulator and keeps the cham from experiencing drastic temp changes. I do not put any sticks or anything that he may be able to hurt himself on in with him. I put something cloth like a towel in the bottom for him to grasp with his feet. The big guys go in a reptile sack (old pillow case) before I put them in the cooler. I use zip ties to close the bag up. Rubber bands are a bad idea, because they can work the tips of their tails in to the closure and pinch off the blood supply to the tip of the tail.
I see you are in Colorado. If it's getting cold up there, you may want to tape a hand warmer to the top of the box lid. You can find them online, Walmart, or any out doors/sporting goods store. I also understand up in the colder regions you might be able to find them at minute markets.
Also, I just thought about this.....did you find a good chameleon vet? Some vets know absolutely nothing about chameleons......but they will take your money anyway.
You could check out this list and see if your vet is on this list.
http://www.herpvetconnection.com/colorado.shtml
There's quite a few people on here from Colorado that should be able to help you out with a vet. Good luck with your visit.
The first one on the list is where I am going!!!! YaY
In Colorado you can find those hand warmers at gas stations year round
That was going to be my next question so thanks for answering it before I could ask!
It is always good to meet someone who really cares about their chams and takes good care of them, Kudos.