Is this a healthy stool?

[mhfan305]

It looks a bit runny to me which means parasites right? And the pee is orange, im working on that. I have the raindome going off for 5 mins 3 times a day, and I have a dripper going for 1 hour 2 times a day. He has used the dripper before, but he runs from the raindome. Hopefully He gets used to it, anyways does this stool look healthy? Thanks.

 

[carol5208]

Sorry can't see the pic too well as I am using my phone. Runny doesn't mean necessarily it is parasites. It could be what he ate. If they are consistently runny I would get a fecal done to be on the safe side.

 

[mhfan305]

Ive only been feeding him crickets so far. If you can, look at the photo on a computer and let me know, thanks.

 

[SycoSquirl]

have you taken your guy to the vet? If not I would just say to scoop up the poop and take it in anyways that way you know if he was born with any parasites which is possible. Also helps put your mind at ease with a new pet to have a vet take a look and make sure they are as healthy as they could be

 

[mhfan305]

Ok, Ill try to soon. Thanks.

Also, is this misting schedule ok? I have a raindome so just one side gets wet.

Raindome goes off 5 times a day for 1 min

Dripper goes off 2 times a day for 1 hour.

Im trying to get him hydrated, also he is shedding so the humidity needs to be up. Let me know, thanks.

 

[Forestdellic]

I would be concerned about that fecal deposit. The urates are very orange. However that's not runny poop. The liquid is urea which is basically pee. The poop looks solid from the cellulose of the crickets.

Runny poop usually looks like bird dropping, dark/light brown and splattered all over the place, liquidy with little solid matter.. If you ever fed a chameleon bug juice you'd know.

Have a look at this handy poop thread;
https://www.chameleonforums.com/poop-101-a-120171/

If the poop has been runny consistently for a period of days you should take him to the vet and also get a fecal exam. Fecal exams are usually free and results are given immediate. If you have a microscope you can do it yourself and check for parasites.

If your chameleon is dehydrated I would set the dripper on constantly so that he/she has available water at all times. You can also try a good 20-30mins warm shower. Grab the plant or something to get the chameleon to stand on, point the shower head at the wall and let the reflected drips hit him/her.

 

[mhfan305]

Cant I just hydrate him with longer misting times?

Ill try to have the dripper going all day. Thanks.

 

[Forestdellic]

You could but why mist longer when a shower will basically do it for you? A shower is more direct, does not flood your cage and has proven to be a time-tested remedy for dehydration. Doing it a couple of times a day should help hydrate the little guy up.

I am not sure what species of cham you are keeping but with veiled for example they appreciate a dry time between mistings and having humidity constantly high can be damaging and lead to problems like RI.

If it's another species of cham than I would let some one else with that specific cham and experience to chime in. I can only speak for veileds.

The shower however is a remedy that applies to most chameleons

 

[mhfan305]

Its a male jacksonii jacksonii. And I'm making sure it drys out between mistings. Thanks for the help.