I thing one of my chameleons might be sick..

TrinitysBabyys

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I bought these chameleons at Petco. They where about an inch big when i bought them, which i personally feel that is wayyyy too small and young to be sold at. My boy, Charlie is about 4-5 ish months old and so is the girl, Peaches. but when i first bought them, Charlie was a beautiful pastel green and blue, and Peaches was black. Peaches is a lighter color after we bought her, but shes just very off balance. she loves being held. every time i open the cage she runs to my hands. but when im holding her, she falls alot. she also tries to reach behind her as if shes trying to stretch. she doesnt eat as much as the other. she has just started to become off balance. Is she sick?
maybe hurt??
 
They used to share the same cage but they fought a lot. the girl who is experiencing these issues was really bruised and beat up so we put her in a different setup.
 
They used to share the same cage but they fought a lot. the girl who is experiencing these issues was really bruised and beat up so we put her in a different setup.
Yeah because they should never be caged together.... That is a big no no with chameleons. They fight for territory and the dominant one kills the other one until it gets it.


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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?

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