Follow up on my cham not eating & lethargic

[lymphomaniac]

I have persevered with hand feeding and fluids with KC and although you thought I might lose him I am glad to report that he has got stronger over the week and actually moving around his vivarium with much more gustso. He now comes to me to be taken out and be fed. He is now looking much healthier and no longer dehydrated. I will continue with the routine he has got used to and hope he will continue for many more years know.
Many thanks.
Keith Maddern.

 

[Beman]

Hi Keith,
I am happy to hear but I am also a little confused... This is only your 3rd posting on the forum. The first was done in 2014, the second was done on my blog recently about this little guy https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/building-trust-with-your-chameleon.2396/#ubs-comment-3822, and this is your third posting. When you say although you thought I might lose him... You never asked anyone for feedback on your cham or filled out a help form so I am guessing this posting is a response to my feedback from the post you did in my blog.
While I hope that he continues to improve some of the things you were saying in the blog post were very concerning. So again I would love for you to fill out this help form so that we as a community can help support you in his recovery.

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