Jackson's

[Entold]

Your Chameleon - Jackson's, sex unknown, age approximately 1-2 years
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon? None
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders? Large crickets, dusted everyday.
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? Mister, bottle dripping, manual misting
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites? Feces looks reddish. No it hasnt
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you. N/A


He has large bubbles on 3 of his feet. He can grip onto things fine and walks. Some bubbles have black tip at the end.


Thanks in advanced!

 

[Lovereps]

Welcome to the forum Entold.
There are many Jackson's keepers here who are willing to share their experience.
Unfortunately, you've only partially answered some of the "How to ask for help" questions and ignored some others.
The questions are asked because the answers really make a difference in determining what can be wrong.
The more complete information you give, the more people will be able to help.

Feeding - Large crickets, dusted everyday.

This is actually dusting much too often for Jackson's and he should have other insects in his diet too.
Also, what are you dusting the crickets with?

Watering - Mister, bottle dripping, manual misting

That sounds about right, as long as these methods are being used for long enough time periods to encourage him to drink and allow him to drink enough--which might not be happening since you mention reddish feces (?).

Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites? Feces looks reddish. No it hasnt

There are 2 parts to chameleons' poop. 1 part is the urate and the other is the feces.
The urate should be white, not pink, orange, red, etc. Any color besides white indicates dehydration.
The second part is actually the feces and the color can vary depending on what the cham has eaten.
Solid feces and urate is good. Loose, watery, or mucus laden feces or urate is not good.

He has large bubbles on 3 of his feet. He can grip onto things fine and walks. Some bubbles have black tip at the end.

3 of his feet or 3 of his toes? It is really impossible to know what is wrong, especially without a clear close picture.
It could be an infection or a burn or gout--all of which should be treated by a vet who regularly treats reptiles--preferably one with plenty of chameleon experience.
Nobody really wants to hear that they should take their cham to a vet but it is very often the only way to help the chameleon.

I hope this helps you.

 

[jirpel]

Entold - Was following up to this post. My Jackson has a similar lump on his foot that also has a black tip. I have not taken him to the Vet yet but was wondering if you have taken yours. Curious to know what they say.