So I noticed about 4 days ago that my chameleons appetite has shrunk, and 2 days ago I noticed that he also had not pooped in a couple of days, and the area around his bottom(vent) was swollen. I figured he was sort of dehydrated, so I started using my "little dripper" and he drank right up.(I havent used it much until a fwe days ago, now its almost always on) and pooped that night. well today while I was home for my lunch hour I noticed that it was still there. Im worried about what this could be. I live well over 2 hours from the nearest exotic vet clinic, so Im hoping I can get this figured out. He has had less energy these last few days, but Im assuming its because he is barely eating. (Hes eaten one cricket in like 3-4 days.)
The first picture is him the night I noticed it, before he had pooped.
The second picture is him tonight.
It looks like its just the area around his vent that is swollen. He is also somewhat discolored in that area.
http://i43.tinypic.com/2cmlm4o.jpg
http://i39.tinypic.com/2dkbzp2.jpg
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - male jacksons chameleon, ive had him for about 3 months. he was a young juvenile when i bought him from FLchams.com
Handling - maybe once a week?
Feeding - gut loaded crickets, smaller sized ones, maybe 1/2-3/4 inch. i gutload them. he usually only eats 2-4 a day
Supplements - reptivite and calcium dust. usually dust them every 2 days or so
Watering - dripper, and a mister. i see him drink
Fecal Description - dark brown poop, white urine. has not been tested
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - screen 18x18x36
Lighting - 12 hours on 12 off. 1 5.0 uvb compact bulb and 1 50 watt heating bulb
Temperature - lower shaded areas around 70- up to the basking spot at 85ish
Humidity - its usually around 50-60%. i have a exo-terra misting system, it mists every 6 hours for 30 seconds.
Plants -No
Placement - In the corner of the room
Location - Texas
The first picture is him the night I noticed it, before he had pooped.
The second picture is him tonight.
It looks like its just the area around his vent that is swollen. He is also somewhat discolored in that area.
http://i43.tinypic.com/2cmlm4o.jpg
http://i39.tinypic.com/2dkbzp2.jpg
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - male jacksons chameleon, ive had him for about 3 months. he was a young juvenile when i bought him from FLchams.com
Handling - maybe once a week?
Feeding - gut loaded crickets, smaller sized ones, maybe 1/2-3/4 inch. i gutload them. he usually only eats 2-4 a day
Supplements - reptivite and calcium dust. usually dust them every 2 days or so
Watering - dripper, and a mister. i see him drink
Fecal Description - dark brown poop, white urine. has not been tested
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - screen 18x18x36
Lighting - 12 hours on 12 off. 1 5.0 uvb compact bulb and 1 50 watt heating bulb
Temperature - lower shaded areas around 70- up to the basking spot at 85ish
Humidity - its usually around 50-60%. i have a exo-terra misting system, it mists every 6 hours for 30 seconds.
Plants -No
Placement - In the corner of the room
Location - Texas
