Is this normal?

[Ziggey]

This might be a dumb question but i've noticed my 3.5-4 month old ambilobe's throat swallowing mechanism (the first ceratobranchial bone i think) protrudes a little bit. Its not noticeable all the time tho. I've been looking at other members photos and don't notice it on their chams. Is this normal? Below is a pic.

 

[FOREVER ENDEAVOR]

when swallowing or "puffing up" that's is completely normal.. i cant really see anything wrong in the photo.

 

[FOREVER ENDEAVOR]

Good looking young fella btw..welcome to the forums!

Ray

 

[Ziggey]

Its that little round bump on his neck. Im guessing its the top of the bone or something. But sometimes you can see it even if he's not puffing up or swallowing.

 

[FOREVER ENDEAVOR]

OOO!!! i see it now! its behind his casque area.. ideas anyone?

 

[THECHAMMAN]

i can see it fine. my cham does it. it seems like he is clinching his teeth. my cham does this when he chews.

 

[Ziggey]

not sure if these are any better.

 

[FOREVER ENDEAVOR]

i can see it now...at first i thought you were talking about the throat area..hence your comment about "swallowing mechanism".. i was looking in the completely wrong area of the photo.. i don't know for sure, but it looks to be part of his bone structure rather than a foreign bump to me..i went up to the cham room and looked at all of my guys and gals.. none of them really had that pronounced bump you've shown in the picture..I'd just keep an eye on it.

 

[dodolah]

it's beating, right?
Almost like a heart beat?
my youngest baby panther (ambilobe) got one too.
I don't think it is something serious.

 

[Ziggey]

Thanks for the replies.
Dodolah- No it doesn't beat. Im pretty sure its part of the bone because when he eats and drinks i can see it move with the rest of the swallowing mechanism. Hopefully its nothing wrong, but i just wanted to double check with you guys.

 

[sandrachameleon]

Mine dont have that either.
Bumps could be from many things from calcium deposits to a slightly unusual bone structure to parasites. maybe just keep on eye on his behaviour and such, If its not bothering him, if all other things seem okay, let it be. Next time you're at the vet for a check-up, have it looked at. Maybe an xray would tell you more

 

[Ziggey]

I also noticed his shoulder blades kinda stick out and his back gets fatter around his spine behind his head. Could it be over or under supplementation? He seems super healthy and doesn't act like anythings bothering him. I don't know if I'm just tripping, but i just want to make sure hes ok! heres some info:


Cage Info:
Cage Type - All screen, 18x18x36
Lighting - Normal incandescent and repit-sun 5.0
Temperature - 90 is the hottest spot with a gradient, ambient is 72 during day and 68 and nite
Humidity - 61-64%
Plants - a live schefflera
Location - in a separate room, not alot of traffic, not close to a vent or window, top of cage is about head height

Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - Male ambilobe, around 4 or 4.5 months, got him 3 months ago
Handling - two or three times a week
Feeding - feeding crickets only right now, would like to give him more variety but i have to order other feeders by mail. i fed him liberally up until a week ago and now i give him 6 medium a day, i gutload them with cricketfood gutload mix
Supplements - I use repcal calcium with d3, repcal calcium without d3, and herptavite. I follow the kammerflage kreations supplement schedule.
Watering - I have a pump sprayer that i use 3x a day and usually spray for a couple minutes. I also have a dripper that drips throughout the day. He drinks alot.
Fecal Description - Never tested for parasites but poo looks good.
History - none

 

[andresaveiro]

I also noticed his shoulder blades kinda stick out and his back gets fatter around his spine behind his head. Could it be over or under supplementation? He seems super healthy and doesn't act like anythings bothering him. I don't know if I'm just tripping, but i just want to make sure hes ok! heres some info:


Cage Info:
Cage Type - All screen, 18x18x36
Lighting - Normal incandescent and repit-sun 5.0
Temperature - 90 is the hottest spot with a gradient, ambient is 72 during day and 68 and nite
Humidity - 61-64%
Plants - a live schefflera
Location - in a separate room, not alot of traffic, not close to a vent or window, top of cage is about head height

Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - Male ambilobe, around 4 or 4.5 months, got him 3 months ago
Handling - two or three times a week
Feeding - feeding crickets only right now, would like to give him more variety but i have to order other feeders by mail. i fed him liberally up until a week ago and now i give him 6 medium a day, i gutload them with cricketfood gutload mix
Supplements - I use repcal calcium with d3, repcal calcium without d3, and herptavite. I follow the kammerflage kreations supplement schedule.
Watering - I have a pump sprayer that i use 3x a day and usually spray for a couple minutes. I also have a dripper that drips throughout the day. He drinks alot.
Fecal Description - Never tested for parasites but poo looks good.
History - none

Mine has the exact same thing, including the shoulder blade thing. Someone with more expertise could please answer our question?... He looks super healthy as well.

 

[andresaveiro]

Anyone at all??