Help me diagnose this pleasee!!

[veiledfanatic]

my 2 year old veiled has developed a small almost bone like bump on his ribs. Im thinking it might just be from the calcium I've dusted my crickets with so i layed off. My guess is far from experienced I'm just hoping someone can help me. Ive noticed it about a week ago & he seems to be doing fine he is eating, drinking, pooping, & his irate is a healthy white. I touched it earlier today & let out a silent hiss. Any help is appreciated.

 

[camimom]

we can try to help more if you post a picture.

 

[AngieL]

Do you have a picture? I'm not experienced either but I've seen pics of broken ribs and it kinda sounds like it could be that?

 

[veiledfanatic]

here it is notice the small bump right behind his front leg.

 

[Chamlo]

Calcium growth. My first Cham had one. I didn't worry. If you are worried get it checked by a vet

 

[veiledfanatic]

ok thanks haha just being an over worried chameleon owner. do calcium growths go away?

 

[Chamlo]

His didn't. At first I thought it was a parasite but it never moved or ate him up. I think your using too much calcium

 

[Trillian]

What is your supplement schedule? I'd be reluctant to suggest cutting back on calcium without a lot more information, it's so vital to their wellbeing.

 

[Alexl]

This could be a broken rib, an abscess, a neoplasm... noone can tell you without examination. That's why I even would not change or do anything without showing this to a reptile vet. For example, if it's a callus due to a broken bone earlier, you would need to find the reason for the old fracture (maybe even too less calcium!) and not simply stop calcium supplementation.