help walking weird video and pics help please!!

[Kboz1991]

I only handled him to get the video to show people because no one could help me yesterday I don't like handling them if they don't want to come to my hand. My other 2 run to my hand eat from my hand. I rather not cause any stress if I don't have to. No I haven't seen any poop in the cage I like to spot clean so it doesn't sit in there. I don't handle anymore than necessary unless they want to come out. especially in the first week or 2

 

[alphakenc]

Then take him first thing tomorrow cause u did wha u have to do ,now he is in Gods hand ,hope the best n tell that to ur vet what u told us,so the vet can give him the treatment accordingly.

 

[Kboz1991]

they are closed tomorrow so I plan to take him first thing Monday morning I really hope he will be okay my fingers are crossed

 

[alphakenc]

Do let ur breeder know about this so he can understand the whole situation,in the mean time think positively n prepare for the worst if things not going your way,best luck to ur cham on Monday.

 

[Kboz1991]

he said that this was 4 days before shipped him he said that because of the green stuff it messed up their legs and he wish he didn't change to that and he changed the back he said all of their legs are weird because of the green plastic they held their feet weird he wants me to give it a couple days I'm just going to take him monday

 

[alphakenc]

Green stuff??the leaves??the plastic net looking thing???that should not be a problem since on the pic he has a tiny feet!!!

 

[kinyonga]

Giving the chameleon a couple of days is not going to do anything for the leg. I'm betting on it being MBD...and that the leg is broken.
If it is MBD then the chameleon needs extra calcium from a liquid calcium like calcium sandoz or gluconate until the bones are strong again and then proper supplementing, we'll fed /gutloaded insects, appropriate temperatures and a proper UVB light.

If it is then it was there before you got the chameleon since you've only had it a day....even if the legs were straight when you got it. The only other possibility IMHO is that it was pulled off a branch too hard.

Did you PM ferritinmyshoes. She's a very good vet and I'm sure will help you.

 

[Kboz1991]

Yeah that's why I'm just going to take him to the vet Monday. Yes the green mesh. In that picture he is supporting his body and his not at all while he's been here. I just don't see how that could cause that when in that picture his feet look fine

 

[Kboz1991]

Yes I messaged her but she hasn't messaged me back yet. I'm hoping she can help me out. I just want to get him to the vet honestly. I have all new uvb lights and everything is setup according to the care sheets my other 2 are great

 

[alphakenc]

If i was the one give u that chameleon,I will be more than glad to exchange u a new one,and I think ur breeder should do that for u,cause u only had him in the short period of time....he just got to his new home n now he needs to see a vet right away....that just dont make any sense to me at all!!
But for this poor cham ,he does have to be treated like I told u ,it looks MBD to me when I first telling u on my post ,thats why I told u to get an xray and u can know for sure if its MBD or broken legs,now my next question is how was he pack in the box when u receive him?also when did u start notice the leg problem,was it right away after u put him in his cage???

 

[Kboz1991]

I noticed the problem the moment I got him out of the container he was packed in and I thought maybe it's because he was in the box for a day so I gave him a day and since then I been looking for help. I already lost my first chameleon I got from petsmart from mbd and parasites. I really don't want to go through that again but I will take good careof him. I just want him to get better

 

[alphakenc]

That is good attitude,but personally,I think ur breeder should try working together with u on this,since u only had him for short amount time,it seems very strange that he came out the container n being walking weird ,was any tissue in that container with him at all?

 

[Kboz1991]

Yeah there was a paper towel for him to hold on to. It just sucks because I always wanted a tamatave and now I got him and he's hurt I feel like crap seeing him struggle. Just hope he make a full recovery.

 

[alphakenc]

Just follow the Vet guidance,i know the cham will appreciate u doing this for him....and I will rest my Jury duty case in this chameleon court....

 

[ferretinmyshoes]

Yes, those front legs are bent due to metabolic bone disease. Possibly fractured but definitely consistent with weakness and bending from MBD at minimum. This started before you got him as it takes weeks to months to develop. Take a look at the MBD resource for the forums for treatment and advice.

 

[Kboz1991]

K thanks