My baby isn't doing too well...

[brandicereeves]

My panther chameleon (8 months old- blue bar) got an eye infection- I began treating it by soaking him and allowing him to clean his eye. The exotic vet we use for the store does not see reptiles and so I did the next thing I could for the time being and came to this forum. I began rinsing his eyes with a straight saline solution and they seemed to be getting better and then he turned black. I began force feeding his to make sure he was still getting his nutrients and after a few days of force feeding and soaking he seems to be starting to get his color back. He is not cold- in fact he moves away from his light and just lays there. He has always been active but these last few days it seems as if he isn't going to make it. Please help me if you can.

 

[KaijuVeiled]

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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?

 

[Carlton]

My panther chameleon (8 months old- blue bar) got an eye infection- I began treating it by soaking him and allowing him to clean his eye. The exotic vet we use for the store does not see reptiles and so I did the next thing I could for the time being and came to this forum. I began rinsing his eyes with a straight saline solution and they seemed to be getting better and then he turned black. I began force feeding his to make sure he was still getting his nutrients and after a few days of force feeding and soaking he seems to be starting to get his color back. He is not cold- in fact he moves away from his light and just lays there. He has always been active but these last few days it seems as if he isn't going to make it. Please help me if you can.

If he does have an active eye infection (what specific signs make you think its an infection?) it would probably need specific antibiotic treatment rather than rinsing and soaks. That would involve a vet. There are optically safe antibiotics available from most vets. However, eye problems can be symptoms of other health issues too which may be the real reason he's not doing well. Pics and more detailed husbandry info from the form will help us help you.