Thehippie
Chameleon Enthusiast
he probably doesnt have the proper lighting and that also leads to bone diseases like mbd
Help, my chameleon don’t look to good, and I’m not sure what to do
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Redman
Avid Member
I am sad to say that this Cham is indeed a lost cause. I know you are caring and involved with your chams care, so the best that can come of this is that you take it as an opportunity to learn how to care for your next pet in a way that is healthier for him/her.
There are some really great resources here to learn all about correct lighting, food sources, supplements, and specific requirements per variety. I hope you get past this without losing your love and enthusiasm for the hobby.
It's always hard to lose one, especially if you are so invested in caring for it. But do know that you can do better with proper research and willingness to get it right.
There are some really great resources here to learn all about correct lighting, food sources, supplements, and specific requirements per variety. I hope you get past this without losing your love and enthusiasm for the hobby.
It's always hard to lose one, especially if you are so invested in caring for it. But do know that you can do better with proper research and willingness to get it right.
Brodybreaux25
Chameleon Enthusiast
We know you weren't doing this intentionally. Pet stores are the absolute worst place to ask for help for your cham, this is a perfect example. If you decide to get another one come back here and we'll hook you up with a mentor.
Bkaul9035768
New Member
Thanks for y’all’s help?
He definitely has severe MBD and from the looks of your chameleon sadly he won't be alive for more than another day or two.
MBD is not just the result of too little calcium, it's a lack of balance between vitamin D3 and calcium and vitamin A. Of course the amount of UVB exposure plays a part too and even temperature that the chameleon is kept at. There's is lots more to explain to you but at the moment the important thing is to help the chameleon. It's only hope is for you to get it to a vet right away. You can talk to the vet about whether to euthanize it (by the rules set out for doing it humanely) or whether to try to save it.
If, after you do this, you will still be keeping a chameleon I (or others on here) can explain to you the proper husbandry so this won't happen again.
Please act quickly so it won't suffer.
MBD is not just the result of too little calcium, it's a lack of balance between vitamin D3 and calcium and vitamin A. Of course the amount of UVB exposure plays a part too and even temperature that the chameleon is kept at. There's is lots more to explain to you but at the moment the important thing is to help the chameleon. It's only hope is for you to get it to a vet right away. You can talk to the vet about whether to euthanize it (by the rules set out for doing it humanely) or whether to try to save it.
If, after you do this, you will still be keeping a chameleon I (or others on here) can explain to you the proper husbandry so this won't happen again.
Please act quickly so it won't suffer.
cyberlocc
Chameleon Enthusiast
What does this entail? I am genuinely curious. Do you mean via a Vet? Seeing how he is likely not a patient, he must be made one, + the put down fee. Where I live your looking at well over 300 dollars. I doubt they will pay that.
cyberlocc
Chameleon Enthusiast
So hard topic, then.
What does he do, if / when his parents wont?
I know brody has had this stance in the past. So I will let him catch hell for saying it.
However Brody, you never said how?
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Brodybreaux25
Chameleon Enthusiast
I discussed this with the OP this morning.
Bkaul9035768
New Member
I will surely do that.
cyberlocc
Chameleon Enthusiast
Well thats cool, but I would really love to know methods that are acceptable as well.
I guess you could DM me what your thoughts are, if you dont want to put in public?
PabloTheCham
Chameleon Enthusiast
You need to get that cham to a vet NOW. Like Yesterday. Things like this don't happen overnight You need to act quickly or ( I hate to say it) To me he doesn't look like he'll last long.That veiled looks way more like a panther than a veiled.
That looks like a veiled to me? I just think his casque is bent, if you look at the first pic closely. He also has the huge nails, and i heard that is specific to veileds.
skoram
Established Member
Calcium alone doesn't do a thing for reptiles. They need vitamin D3 in order to absorb the calcium. D3 is synthesized in the skin through exposure to appropriate wavelengths of UVB, which is why proper UVB bulbs and fixtures are so important. A lot of commonly advertised bulbs and fixtures are junk - they provide too low levels of UVB, not enough spread or the wrong wavelengths.
If by chance a miracle occurs and a vet is able to help your chameleon, or you decide to get another, you need to purchase a T5 linear fluorescent UVB tube either from ZooMed (Reptisun) or Arcadia with appropriate T5 fixture.
PabloTheCham
Chameleon Enthusiast
Is it still alive?
Bkaul9035768
New Member
Okay thank you
Brodybreaux25
Chameleon Enthusiast
Silly question.
