Esky
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Chameleon Info:
Cage Info:
Current Problem - As stated, i bought the Jackson's (Esky) at a reptile show. I spoke to the breeder and inspected Esky thoroughly and found no abnormalities other than dehydrates (observed from slight depression of eyes). While hanging on his vine, he'd hang his back left leg (swelling was not too apparent in the leg but his joint seemed slightly puffy with no apparent discoloration). When he got in his cage (2 days ago) he immediately explored it so I figured he may have hurt himself while climbing the cage (one foot had a missing nail). Over time, the left leg began to look a little more swollen. Now today he isn't too responsive (keeps eyes closed, unless lightly touched he will have tentative eye movement). Gout seems like the gut answer but I'm not sure. Any suggestions in helping him? I'm open to any changes necessary. I have 3 picture attached showing the healthy state, the leg hang, and the swelling.
- Your Chameleon - Jackson's, male, 1.5 years old. I've had him for 4 days.
- Handling - First and second day he had maybe 15 minutes of handling each day as I prepped his cage. I've left him go and avoid contact since i noticed swelling.
- Feeding - Crickets. I haven't had time to implement worms yet due to his health issue. He ate about 4-5 crickets his first 2 days. 3 crickets were loaded.
- Supplements - calcium 0% D3 and multi powder
- Watering - I have the little dripper which runs all day. He has a leafy bamboo plant which i spray with cool water 4 times daily.
- Fecal Description - Stool is solid oval shape with dark brown coloring. One poop had small white orbs
- History - Bought at a reptile convention. I inspected for abnormalities and mites but saw none. With the exception of being a little dehydrated he seemed healthy.
Cage Info:
- Cage Type -He has a 48'' x 24 x 24 mesh screen enclosure. It sits about 5 feet off the ground.
- Lighting - He has a dual bulb fixture that has a no light heating bulb which reaching mid 80s on his basking spot. 2nd bulb is 100W UVB which runs 10-12 hours daily.
- Temperature - My room fluctuates between 65-70 (consistent 68 degrees).
- Humidity - I'm not 100% on the humidity level but I keep paper towels on the floor of his cage (while heating lamp is on) and make sure they're very moist along with the misting his enclosure twice a day
- Plants - 1 live bamboo plant and multiple climbing structures (nepenthese pitcher plant is being added within the next 2 days).
- Location - Pennsylvania
Current Problem - As stated, i bought the Jackson's (Esky) at a reptile show. I spoke to the breeder and inspected Esky thoroughly and found no abnormalities other than dehydrates (observed from slight depression of eyes). While hanging on his vine, he'd hang his back left leg (swelling was not too apparent in the leg but his joint seemed slightly puffy with no apparent discoloration). When he got in his cage (2 days ago) he immediately explored it so I figured he may have hurt himself while climbing the cage (one foot had a missing nail). Over time, the left leg began to look a little more swollen. Now today he isn't too responsive (keeps eyes closed, unless lightly touched he will have tentative eye movement). Gout seems like the gut answer but I'm not sure. Any suggestions in helping him? I'm open to any changes necessary. I have 3 picture attached showing the healthy state, the leg hang, and the swelling.