HELP! We have a sick chameleon. Any advice?

[davidgray8]

We have a sick chameleon. Any advice?



Thank you in advance!

 

[ERKleRose]

You need to take her to an exotics reptile vet with reputable chameleon experience! She has metabolic bone disease and needs to be treated ASAP!

 

[ERKleRose]

She needs to be moved to a hospital bin right now, too, to protect her from falls! Do you have any other reptiles/amphibians/other pets that can see or get to her (I thought I saw a cage near her in the video)? Now, MBD is caused by improper husbandry (and sadly her entire cage set-up is wrong), so if you could fill out this form in as much detail as possible, including more pics of her, her entire cage, and her lights, it'd be really helpful!

Chameleon Info:

• Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
• Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
• Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
• Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
• Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
• Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
• History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.

Cage Info:

• Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
• Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
• Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
• Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
• Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
• Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?
• Location - Where are you geographically located?

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.

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Please Note:

1. The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
2. Photos can be very helpful.

 

[kinyonga]

Did you look at the information I posted in this thread?
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/help-sick-chameleon.181557/page-2