Help! Peach fuzzs eye looks wierd!

[Kaizen]

You may have to get that eye looked at by a good chameleon vet if it's the same for more than today. It does look like there might be something in it. Remember though, that I'm not a vet and can only give you my best guess.

I agree that if it isn’t already resolved, a vet visit will likely be the less stressful solution. A vet will be able to flush the eyes out, and diagnose any potential issue. If you keep messing with it, it’ll be more stressful.

 

[Thatcher]

I agree that if it isn’t already resolved, a vet visit will likely be the less stressful solution. A vet will be able to flush the eyes out, and diagnose any potential issue. If you keep messing with it, it’ll be more stressful.

I'm gonna mist more than usual tomorrow and if it isn't resolved ill take him to the vet

 

[Thatcher]

not that its a problem just curious how much would that kind of vet visit cost?

 

[Kaizen]

not that its a problem just curious how much would that kind of vet visit cost?

I could only guess. A check up here runs anywhere between $70 and $110. Eye flushing would likely be included in that. A fecal would add ~$50. That’s in Canada.

 

[MissSkittles]

I could only guess. A check up here runs anywhere between $70 and $110. Eye flushing would likely be included in that. A fecal would add ~$50. That’s in Canada.

That’s close to what I pay here.

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

First...

In the pic, his eyes look fine to me. HOWEVER, if perchance something has gotten into one, he may be trying to clear/wash it. He'll need water to do that, and IDK if a dripper will supply it where & how he needs it.

I know that when I get something in one of my eyes, I don't move around much either until it's cleared.

If you mist only at lights-on & lights-off, that may not be enough to help him out here. It won't hurt to mist manually a couple/few more times a day just until he can wash his eyes, then go back to your regular schedule.

As far as calling a vet... How long does it take to get an appointment? (You can call & ask). If it's a short time (1-2 days) I'd wait to see if this takes care of itself. If appointments are a week or more off, I'd schedule one, and watch the cham. If things clear up within a day or two, you can call and cancel the vet (but give them 24 hrs courtesy). If the problem persists, you've got the appointment and can take him in. I don't think it'll come to that.

ADDENDUM:

I found out whats wrong his eye has some stuff in it from the water, how do i get it out for him.

Curious how you determined it came from the water...

Extra hand-misting. I can't/won't suggest anything more invasive because I'm not a vet.

About vet costs... You can ALWAYS call and ask what their fee schedule is, and most will happily provide it.

 

[Thatcher]

First...

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In the pic, his eyes look fine to me. HOWEVER, if perchance something has gotten into one, he may be trying to clear/wash it. He'll need water to do that, and IDK if a dripper will supply it where & how he needs it.

I know that when I get something in one of my eyes, I don't move around much either until it's cleared.

If you mist only at lights-on & lights-off, that may not be enough to help him out here. It won't hurt to mist manually a couple/few more times a day just until he can wash his eyes, then go back to your regular schedule.

As far as calling a vet... How long does it take to get an appointment? (You can call & ask). If it's a short time (1-2 days) I'd wait to see if this takes care of itself. If appointments are a week or more off, I'd schedule one, and watch the cham. If things clear up within a day or two, you can call and cancel the vet (but give them 24 hrs courtesy). If the problem persists, you've got the appointment and can take him in. I don't think it'll come to that.

Thanks so much! hes looking a lot better but still staying in sleeping spot but im going to try to lure him out so i can help him out more with misting.

 

[Thatcher]

got this pic yesterday

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

got this pic yesterday

That's the best indication that his eyes are fine that you'll get (unless he missed, but that can happen anyway...)

Crisis avoided. See my addendum above.

 

[Thatcher]

That's the best indication that his eyes are fine that you'll get (unless he missed, but that can happen anyway...)

Crisis avoided. See my addendum above.

yeah the only other problem is him not going up to bask due to low vision so hopefully it gets cleared out enough for him to move

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

He will. Once in a while, my little guy will spend the odd day "in bed". Could be a lot of reasons.
Not basking isn't the end of the world either.

MBD takes weeks to months to set in and become serious.
Basking mainly serves as an aid to digestion, so he may be a day or 2 late, or it'll be extra-firm. Again, not serious in and of itself.

Just remember...

and...

 

[Thatcher]

He will. Once in a while, my little guy will spend the odd day "in bed". Could be a lot of reasons.
Not basking isn't the end of the world either.

MBD takes weeks to months to set in and become serious.
Basking mainly serves as an aid to digestion, so he may be a day or 2 late, or it'll be extra-firm. Again, not serious in and of itself.

Just remember...

and...

ok so ill just keep misting and giving him the occasianal bug

 

[Thatcher]

ok so ill just keep misting and giving him the occasianal bug

and his feeder cup will have bugs

 

[Beman]

@Thatcher how long have you been misting for and when?

Can you post a picture of your enclosure for me?

 

[Thatcher]

@Thatcher how long have you been misting for and when?

Can you post a picture of your enclosure for me?

before now i had a mistking that misted 4 min in the morning and night and 2 min in the afternoon but the mistking didnt reach very far and only misted a small area now im misting inbeetween those times for about 30 seconds until all the leaves are dripping

 

[Thatcher]

i added plants at the bottom about a week ago but he had sticks and pothos vines down there

 

[Beman]

before now i had a mistking that misted 4 min in the morning and night and 2 min in the afternoon but the mistking didnt reach very far and only misted a small area now im misting inbeetween those times for about 30 seconds until all the leaves are drippingView attachment 319938

Yeah so with this cage I would get a nozzle for the otherside so the misting is even in the cage. Still run the mistking though because whatever is in the eye he needs to be able to clear it. It would not be from the dripper. More then likely from something on a branch he rubbed on. The cage looks great.

And what are you using for UVB? what is the total distance to basking and what material is the top panel of the cage made from?

 

[Thatcher]

Yeah so with this cage I would get a nozzle for the otherside so the misting is even in the cage. Still run the mistking though because whatever is in the eye he needs to be able to clear it. It would not be from the dripper. More then likely from something on a branch he rubbed on. The cage looks great.

And what are you using for UVB? what is the total distance to basking and what material is the top panel of the cage made from?

screen, i think it may have been a sperm plug...

 

[Beman]

screen, i think it may have been a sperm plug...

What kind of screen hun? Is it the metal kind? Depending on the type it can reduce the UVB greatly. Are you using a T5HO fixture? What strength bulb?

 

[Thatcher]

What kind of screen hun? Is it the metal kind? Depending on the type it can reduce the UVB greatly. Are you using a T5HO fixture? What strength bulb?

5.0 and alluminum