my baby panther isnt eating.

[JabbaThePanther]

My baby male ambilobe panther chamelon isnt eating...
he is currently shedding.
and he keeps opening his mouth when he sees food, and when he does open his mouth, he is blowing bubbles. and he looks like he is gagging, almost like a frog.
i know he isnt dehydrated since his urate is white.
Can anyone help? please?

 

[wilfred]

check out this thread https://www.chameleonforums.com/thick-saliva-9632/

might be of help.

 

[Nicodemayo]

From what you described it sounds as if your panther has a pretty bad upper respiratory infection. Does he making wheezing noises, and crackling noises, and have excessive mucous coming from his mouth as well? Your guy needs to be taken to the vet to receive antibiotics.

 

[JabbaThePanther]

thank you

He is actually making crackling noises, and blowing bubbles from his mouth, but thats about it.
He doesnt have mucous comming from his mouth.
ACTUALLY!
he hasnt been blowing bubbles for a few days, i was just worried, but he still looks like he is gagging when i show him crickets to eat.
but i will still take him to a vet, or do i not need to?

 

[Nicodemayo]

Those symptoms are definately characteristics of a Uri. He needs immediate attention from a vet and should be given antibiotics as soon as possible if you want your little guy to survive. In the meantime while you track down a vet, raise the temp 5 degrees or so and mist with warm water to encourage him to drink and stay hydrated. The warmer temp will help in keeping the bacteria in his lugs at bay until he receives the antibiotics. Refusal of food with a uri is a bad sign, and usually a characteristic of a uri in its later stages. If this is not treated immediately, the consequences are fatal.

 

[Nicodemayo]

Also, fill this out thoroughly so we can see where your husbandry may have caused the issue.

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?


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.
* Current Problem - The current problem that you are concerned about.

 

[JabbaThePanther]

uhhh

i have a half glass/half screen cage.
i just bought a uvb/basking light, i dont remember the brand
the temp is usually around 70-80 degrees
humididty? 60-80 percent
plants. I have a small ficus
my cage is on the floor...not near any vents or anything
My cham is a 3 and 1/2 month old Red-barred ambilobe panther chameleon male
he used to eat around 15-20 crickets eveyday, but now he isnt eating that much, i fed him1 grasshopper(baby) and 2 crickets today (baby)
i usually feed him 30 mins after the lights are turned on, give him a nice warm misting, and watch him drink.
His fecies and dark Brown with a white urate
I dont handle him. im waiting until he decides to trust me and for him to come to me.
i have no clue what brand the suppliments are. all i know is its calcium
the problem im most concerened of as of now, is his eating.
i mist once in the morning, 30-60 mins after the lights are on, and once at 2:00-5:00
it also has no history with any problems... this is my first problem other than his hunger strike earlier. if that helps at all

 

[Chameleonboy]

Sounds like your chameleon may have a URI. I would get him to the vet or atleast make an apointment to get him/her checked out.

-Clemonde