Is my chameleon really sick??

[Jakimack]

Your insight has been helpful thx so much.

 

[Pearl Fields]

This is the uvb bulb I use

Ok, yes you should switch ASAP before his mbd gets worse.

 

[Jakimack]

Shit and this was recommended buy the guy that sold it to us.

 

[Pearl Fields]

Your insight has been helpful thx so much.

Sure thing!! I’m not an expert (AT ALL) but I do know some of the basics. Glad I could be helpful.

 

[Pearl Fields]

Shit and this was recommended buy the guy that sold it to us.

Where did you get your chameleon?? Many chain pet stores give out completely wrong info

 

[Jakimack]

Ya I live in Toronto and it was from a reptile store

 

[Pearl Fields]

yeah ? many places give wrong info. Glad you found this forum though. He will be fine. Also anyone on here can you post the husbandry form for @Jakimack I can’t find it.

 

[Pearl Fields]

Wait I found it!! ?? wow I’ve been looking for this literally for over a week?‍ But anyway. Please fill this form out and provide all this info, and people can help you better from there

 

[Pearl Fields]

Here is some recommended information to include when asking for help in the health clinic forum. By providing this information you will receive more accurate and beneficial responses. It might not be necessary to answer all these questions, but the more you provide the better. Please remember that even the most knowledgeable person can only guess at what your problem may be. Only an experienced reptile veterinarian who can directly examine your animal can give a true diagnosis of your chameleon's health.


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?

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.

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Please Note:

1. The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
2. Photos can be very helpful.

 

[NashansCamos]

You will need a t5 bulb asap. Please fill out the form and after you do that read up on all of this https://chameleonacademy.com/veiled-chameleon-care/
and more specifically for veileds https://chameleonacademy.com/veiled-chameleon-care/

 

[Jakimack]

Here is some recommended information to include when asking for help in the health clinic forum. By providing this information you will receive more accurate and beneficial responses. It might not be necessary to answer all these questions, but the more you provide the better. Please remember that even the most knowledgeable person can only guess at what your problem may be. Only an experienced reptile veterinarian who can directly examine your animal can give a true diagnosis of your chameleon's health.


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?

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.

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Please Note:

1. The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
2. Photos can be very helpful.

Do I fill this out here?? How do I get it on the health forum. Sorry new to this

 

[Gingero]

OP’s info: https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/sick-cham.177471/

 

[NashansCamos]

You will need a t5 bulb asap. Please fill out the form and after you do that read up on all of this https://chameleonacademy.com/veiled-chameleon-care/
and more specifically for veileds https://chameleonacademy.com/veiled-chameleon-care/

haha linked the same thing twice sorry just read up everything on that website^^^

 

[Pearl Fields]

Do I fill this out here?? How do I get it on the health forum. Sorry new to this

It’s cool. Just copy and paste it. You fill it out on this thread. fill out the info under each bullet point of questions/info you need to fill out.

Edit: I saw you already filled it out. ? so... just ignore what I said. ^^

 

[Jakimack]

It still seems dark but I’m hoping my linear bulb will put more light. May have to trim top.

 

[Jakimack]

So I got my new liner uvb light. I put in a new bulb at basking as it wasn’t going above 70. Do you think I need the grow bulb as well. It’s hard to keep plants alive in this cage???? See pics

 

[MissSkittles]

Looks like you have a hibiscus. Those need a lot of light. I’ve had some pretty good success with this light keeping my hibiscus alive. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TKKG8Q3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Jakimack]

Looks like you have a hibiscus. Those need a lot of light. I’ve had some pretty good success with this light keeping my hibiscus alive. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TKKG8Q3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Plus a uvb and a heat bulb??

 

[lizcrespo93]

Plus a uvb and a heat bulb??

Yes, a grow light is only for the plants. The cham still needs the heat bulb and the uvb.

 

[kinyonga]

@Beman can you look at this thread please?