Petrichor7891
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Seems to have swelling on the left side of his mouth. Had some darker crust that came off. Take him to the vet? Any information is appreciated! Photo of mouth and information on him and his enclosure attached.
Your Chameleon - The species: veiled chameleon
sex: male
age: juvenile
How long has it been in your care?: 6 months
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?: rarely, no more than once/week
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham?: crickets/large mealworms
What amount?: 5-8 large mealworms, 2-5 medium/large crickets
What is the schedule?: fed in morning
How are you gut-loading your feeders?: fed carrots and lettuce
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?: repticalcium without D3
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use?: spray bottle misting/ little dripper
How often and how long to you mist?: 3-4 times/day
Do you see your chameleon drinking?: yes
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings: solid brown/white
Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?: no
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?): screen
What are the dimensions?: 16 x 16 x 30
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? Zoomed reprising 5 uv
What is your daily lighting schedule? Light on from 8 am- 8 pm
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? 60-75
Lowest overnight temp? 55
How do you measure these temps?digital gauge
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? 30-50%
How are you creating and maintaining these levels? Misting/dripper
What do you use to measure humidity? Humidity gauge
Plants - Are you using live plants? No If so, what kind?
Placement - Where is your cage located? In a room along the wall
Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? No
At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?5 ft
Your Chameleon - The species: veiled chameleon
sex: male
age: juvenile
How long has it been in your care?: 6 months
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?: rarely, no more than once/week
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham?: crickets/large mealworms
What amount?: 5-8 large mealworms, 2-5 medium/large crickets
What is the schedule?: fed in morning
How are you gut-loading your feeders?: fed carrots and lettuce
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?: repticalcium without D3
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use?: spray bottle misting/ little dripper
How often and how long to you mist?: 3-4 times/day
Do you see your chameleon drinking?: yes
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings: solid brown/white
Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?: no
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?): screen
What are the dimensions?: 16 x 16 x 30
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? Zoomed reprising 5 uv
What is your daily lighting schedule? Light on from 8 am- 8 pm
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? 60-75
Lowest overnight temp? 55
How do you measure these temps?digital gauge
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? 30-50%
How are you creating and maintaining these levels? Misting/dripper
What do you use to measure humidity? Humidity gauge
Plants - Are you using live plants? No If so, what kind?
Placement - Where is your cage located? In a room along the wall
Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? No
At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?5 ft
