Infected nail

[aussois]

my adult jackson chameleon got a infected nail, if somebody can help me or give me any advice will be great, i want he get better sun! plz help!

 

[kinyonga]

It's best to take it to a vet since the pus will need to be cleaned out, a culture and sensitivity test done and the chameleon put on a course antibiotics.

 

[aussois]

That's the problem, where i live dont have any vet for chameleons! so i have to treat him! :8!

 

[thephotoprincess]

I have dealt with chameleons that have had broken nails and minor infections/wounds. You can clean it out yourself. Get as much pus out as you can and clean it it out with a chlorhexidine solution (available online). I like to use a product called vetericyn hydrogel. (also available online)

I've used this process many times with good results on rescues and WC chameleons that have come in the wounds/broken nails/etc. You just need to watch him closely and make sure it begins to heal and not spread.

 

[KellysChameleons]

How do u safely clean the pus out , do u cut it open? Or just press on it

 

[aussois]

Ya bro, what do u recomend me cut?

 

[thephotoprincess]

I always try to not cut or make it a larger wound if I can avoid it. Try to just squeeze it out first. Make sure it is kept clean and medicated.