I have a 2 1/2 year old Veiled chameleon who has been perfectly healthy for the passed years and now im concerned for him. I noticed that today he went to the bottom of the cage and stayed there all day then fell asleep down there during the day. For the past few weeks he has been sleeping with one leg off a branch (No Know MBD). He gets D3 once to twice a week, calcium 5x a week and a multi vitamin 2x a month. Crickets are his primary meal but does get meal worms from time to time. Not sure if he is normal just getting a little older or what??? Does anyone have any experience with this??? THANKS SO MUCH
I think my Veiled is dying :(
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richpass6
New Member
my panther will sometimes spend a day at the lowest branch in his cage. a leg hanging off a branch is nothing to be extremely worried about...there legs need a break every now and then. If he is moving around to bask and take in UBV, eating and drinking then im sure he isn't dying. if you see him sleeping, im sure it could be bacteria related or he is just missing something in his diet. pics would help and so would a check up at the vet.
Carlton
Chameleon Enthusiast
Don't worry about dangling a leg off perches. He may have an achy joint. An adult veiled does not need a D3 twice a week...reduce it to once a week. No multi vitamin 2 x a month...reduce it to once every month to 6 weeks. Check your gutload and improve it with fresh fruits, veggies, bee pollen, etc instead of relying on dusts. How old is your UVB light and what brand is it? If older than 6 months replace it. Get him out in unfiltered sunlight when you can. It can really give them a much needed boost. Check your cage humidity...he could be seeking a higher level during part of the day. Also, if you can, diversify his diet to include more soft bodied insects like dubia roaches, silkworms or hornworms. The green colors are often favored and maybe he needs a bit more variety as he ages.
I found him again on the bottom of the cage sleeping on the ground! I picked him up and up him back on the branch. Im not sure whats the issue. Im nervous he might not make it. Ill switch out the UVB tomorrow and try different food. Ill post a pic please let me know what you think, I just moved him up and he is back to sleep... sleeps way more now
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ataraxia
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Vet time for him and extremely soon.
The chameleon looks malnourished and im sure dehydrated. I would get him in a shower asap. https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/ataraxia/594-shower-chamber-treatment.html We need more info on your care to see what is the cause behind this. https://www.chameleonforums.com/how-ask-help-66/
The chameleon looks malnourished and im sure dehydrated. I would get him in a shower asap. https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/ataraxia/594-shower-chamber-treatment.html We need more info on your care to see what is the cause behind this. https://www.chameleonforums.com/how-ask-help-66/
I called the vet today but unfortunatly he won't be in till Tuesday and want to hold him for 25 $ a day plus a visit fee and meds. I don't have that kind of money, I'm at work right now but I'll def give him a shower when I get home (I hope he makes it) but I'll do it as soon as I get home, he is staying bright greens all the time which makes me think he is not going to make it
reptilover
New Member
Is it an illusion or is his front right leg bent..?
It's a illusion, his legs are fine besides the fact he doesn't seem to have the strength to hold on anymore, and the fact that all he wants to do is sleep
reptilover
New Member
Alrighty good its not bent! I hope he's alright. He does need to see a vet with those symptoms though
reptilover
New Member
Keep us posted please!! 
