Help....Odd Behavior

[jmtiews]

Chameleon Info:
* Your Chameleon - Ambilobe Panther Chameleon, aprox 3yrs, 3 months
* Handling - Minimal 1-2 a week
* Feeding - Feed him 10-12 large crickets a day in the am and gut load with a cricket feeder food I bought from a breeder. I think it is an alfalfa sprout/veggie mix that is ground into a powder
* Supplements - I dust the crickets with calcium 4-5 days a week and calcium with d3 1-2 times a week and a multi-vitamin once a week
* Watering - I have a mist king with a rain dome and two nuzzles that go off every 1.5 hrs for 60 seconds. Yes he drinks.
* Fecal Description - There is no change in fecal consistency 2-3 times a week and the rate has always been a bit orange. Tested for parasites when I first got him and treated with a dewormer.
* History - Treated for parasites, as the vet said a very minor infection almost not there.

Cage Info:
* Cage Type - Cage is a modified XL ReptiBreeze with two sides covered to keep humidity up.
* Lighting - I use a dual bulb 2 ft long T5? florescent. One is a Zoomed 5.0 UVB and the other is a simple T5 for ambiance. Zilla Mini Halogen Lamp for basking.
* Temperature - Cage floor 68, Top 75-80, basking 80-85. Not sure what it is overnight. Infared
* Humidity - Unfortunately the hydrometer recently broke and I have not been able to replace.
* Plants - All live plants, pathos, croton. There are a couple others but I cannot remember right now. I checked all of them on this board before placing.
* Placement - Against a wall in a room that has low traffic.
* Location - Massachusetts
Current Problem - Odd behavior. Chameleon lack of appetite and wondering around on the bottom of the cage. He is still drinking and eating just not as much. He is also pacing around the bottom of the cage almost sniffing the bottom. Also, he went to sleep in the corner on the bottom last night. I have a call and an email into the vet right now but have not heard back yet, so I am turning to you guys. Here are some pics from when I woke him last night. He had only been asleep for an hour or so. Also, some pics of him wondering around on the bottom and if I can a video of him wondering. Thanks

 

[jannb]

Welcome to the forums. He sure is a handsome guy. I hope the vet can figure out what's wrong with him. I would request a fecal and bloodword and probably an X-ray too. The poop looks like he could have a kidney problem or dehydration. You have been oversupplementing and if you have been doing that for a long time then that could be causing problems. To much supplements can calcify their organs. There a good chameleon in your area. I'll get you the info.
New hampshire, hooksett, Northside animal hospital- Dr. Krogman
Massachusetts, south weymouth, The Odd Pet Vet

 

[jmtiews]

Welcome to the forums. He sure is a handsome guy. I hope the vet can figure out what's wrong with him. I would request a fecal and bloodword and probably an X-ray too. The poop looks like he could have a kidney problem or dehydration. You have been oversupplementing and if you have been doing that for a long time then that could be causing problems. To much supplements can calcify their organs. There a good chameleon in your area. I'll get you the info.
New hampshire, hooksett, Northside animal hospital- Dr. Krogman
Massachusetts, south weymouth, The Odd Pet Vet

Thanks jann. I actually use the Odd Pet Vet. He wants to see how it goes behavior wise because he is still eating and drinking.

 

[jamest0o0]

If a vet hasnt worked with chams many times before they're basically useless... I'd listen to jannb