Jelly Like Poop

[sqwkr]

My female panther chameleon is 11 months old and she all of the sudden started showing gravid colors although she has not been bred. She has shown these colors for 2 days and today she pooped and it was this thick jelly. She had a hard time getting it out. She gets 1 horn worm or a couple silk worms per week as a treat depending on what is available at the reptile store. I am a little worried about her. I have a mistking misting system. The staple food is crickets and occasionally dubias. Just wondering if anyone has seen this. I already contacted my vet but there is no appointments available for 2 weeks.

 

[ERKleRose]

Even if she’s never been with a male, she will still lay infertile eggs, just like a chicken. Does she have a proper lay bin in her cage? I can’t help with the poop anymore than that, though I would recommend to completely fill out the ask for help form in as much detail as possible (including pics of her, her lights. and her full cage- lights to bottom)

 

[cruz.m]

My female panther chameleon is 11 months old and she all of the sudden started showing gravid colors although she has not been bred. She has shown these colors for 2 days and today she pooped and it was this thick jelly. She had a hard time getting it out. She gets 1 horn worm or a couple silk worms per week as a treat depending on what is available at the reptile store. I am a little worried about her. I have a mistking misting system. The staple food is crickets and occasionally dubias. Just wondering if anyone has seen this. I already contacted my vet but there is no appointments available for 2 weeks.

Here’s the form and she needs the laying bin ASAP, as for the poop I can’t really say anything other than what I think, it looks like she’s dehydrated and possibly something else which is why I recommend a vet visit (normal hydrated poop is a white or creme color, or 50/50 white and yellow but not more yellow than white/creme). But I’d get a check up with the vet and the fecals done just make sure it’s an experienced chameleon vet


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.

--------------

Please Note:

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

 

[Joeskier]

My female panther chameleon is 11 months old and she all of the sudden started showing gravid colors although she has not been bred. She has shown these colors for 2 days and today she pooped and it was this thick jelly. She had a hard time getting it out. She gets 1 horn worm or a couple silk worms per week as a treat depending on what is available at the reptile store. I am a little worried about her. I have a mistking misting system. The staple food is crickets and occasionally dubias. Just wondering if anyone has seen this. I already contacted my vet but there is no appointments available for 2 weeks.

 

[Joeskier]

There was a thread talking about a Jackson who passed a yellow egg yolk looking substance... they said it was called a slug/ infertile ovum I believe... the picture reminds me of it... not sure if female panthers do this also... worth checking out while waiting for replies

 

[MissSkittles]

There was a thread talking about a Jackson who passed a yellow egg yolk looking substance... they said it was called a slug/ infertile ovum I believe... the picture reminds me of it... not sure if female panthers do this also... worth checking out while waiting for replies

Panthers lay eggs, Jackson’s birth live babies.

My female panther chameleon is 11 months old and she all of the sudden started showing gravid colors although she has not been bred. She has shown these colors for 2 days and today she pooped and it was this thick jelly. She had a hard time getting it out. She gets 1 horn worm or a couple silk worms per week as a treat depending on what is available at the reptile store. I am a little worried about her. I have a mistking misting system. The staple food is crickets and occasionally dubias. Just wondering if anyone has seen this. I already contacted my vet but there is no appointments available for 2 weeks.

No idea what that is, but it doesn’t look quite normal. I am not being snarky but since you weren’t aware that your lady will lay infertile eggs, I think it’s important to fill out the help questions and have your husbandry reviewed. With our ladies it’s extra important that we need to make sure we are doing everything correctly so they won’t have problems laying their eggs.