Yeah but I would consider a larger tote... @kinyonga is in the thread now. I am going to have her help you since she is far better with females than I am.
I know she is sick and im heart broken
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RikkiL
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I asked multi people at pet store none of them knew how long ago, I only found out cause the cashier told me " she looked aweful, when she came to us. then they found some eggs, they took her to vet and now she is better." I asked how long ago and she said she was not sure. I then called and asked someone else if they had any info. None. When we brought her back they said "did you touch her face cause the oils from your hands could make her sick" I went full Karen at that point but neither here nor there. When they called for us to come and pick her up they said " vet said she was a little dehydrated and to give her warm bath soaks for a few days so I could pick her up after 3 more days" and I still have no clue about the eggs
RikkiL
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I called box store again spoke with manager, she looked through purchase receipts and she was delivered to them on 3/31. She laid 4-5 eggs beginning of May and they found 2 more a few days later. I hope this helps you wonderful people help me a little more
MissSkittles
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Sweet girl needs a good vet ASAP! What is your general location? We may be able to help you find a good vet.
Please be aware that I’m not a vet and can only speak from what I’ve learned over my years of keeping chameleons and other reptiles.
If she had a place to dig to lay the eggs in the cage at the store, she should have dug a hole, laid all the eggs and filled the hole in, tamped the soil down and returned to the branches…thin and hungry. The fact that she was laying a few then a couple more would indicate that she was already having reproductive issues then. Right now I can’t be sure if she’s plump looking because she has retained eggs or it’s a new clutch….but I’m betting on retained eggs because she shouldn’t be ready for a new clutch yet.
If she has retained eggs, then she will need to be spayed for sure.
I wish I could give you better news.
RikkiL
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Thank you very much for your help and insight it's very helpful
RikkiL
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Southern oregon
RikkiL
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Thank you
MissSkittles
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@jannb do you know of any good vets in this area?
jannb
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Here’s a list of vet that see reptiles, but I’m. It sure how they are with chameleons.
Beaverton — Southwest Animal Hospital
Corvallis — West Hills Animal Hospital (Dr. Vickstrom)
Eugene — Santa Clara Animal Hospital
Portland — Avian and Exotic Veterinary Care
Portland — Northwest Neighborhood Veterinary Hospital (Dr. McCormack)
RikkiL
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Update: West hills exotic vet retired and no long practices
I would expect them to do an xray to confirm she has retained eggs... The fact that she laid a few... rather dropped a few and then did not pass more is an indication she has retained the eggs and that is why she is so sick.Taken her to the closest vet that will take her 3.1/2 hours awaykeep her in your thoughts, were on our way
RikkiL
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She did not make it to the vet, but she fought like hell !!! Made it through the night and half way there. Thank you so much for all of your support
I am so sorry for your loss hun.
MissSkittles
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I’m so very sorry. Rest in peace sweet little princess.
Keep her in your heart.
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