My chameleon has a hurt leg!!!!! HELP ME PLEASE!!!!
- Thread starter Haley Hendrix
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Kristen Wilkins
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Haley Hendrix
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I’m in US, Texas.
Kristen Wilkins
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Kristen Wilkins
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Lennoncham
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I’m sry but you are giving terrible advice here. How could you possible know she’s fine with out even seeing a picture and with little info. Then after the pic was provided you say she’s fine when she’s clearly not?
@Haley Hendrix she needs to see a vet ASAP.
CasqueAbove
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Oh it is simple, it is called step by step. Hitting somebody knew with a ton of info and OMG $$$ vet bills does no good. It is too much info.
So we slow it down. We go one piece at a time so they understand it. For the next day or so the Cham is fine. This allows the owner to slow down, not get panicked them self and not only take, but understand the steps taken. Once they understand a bit more we can move on.
Example. Swelling with no reference point as a beginner, how would they know it is swollen, unless dramatic.
So if going slow is hard, you can just throw money at the problem and hope it goes away.
Haley Hendrix
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What do I do? Is her leg swollen?
Lennoncham
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so your telling me a Cham curled up in the corner completely black with sunken eyes and injuries and clearly dieing is fine?
Going slow? how much info do you need to give? They need to see a vet period. All husbrady can be fixed after they see a vet and get the urgent care needed.
Kristen Wilkins
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@jannb Can you help with vets ? Please read over care info . Your welcome to pm me with question . If you have friends that are in the vet world contact them to get referrals .
Haley Hendrix
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Lennoncham, what do you suggest I do? I plan on taking her to a vet this week. She also turns black when I’m in the room, I haven’t had her 2 weeks so it’s suspected for her to be nervous and scared around me. When she is left alone she is green.
CasqueAbove
Chameleon Enthusiast
If there is swelling and the wound is older, that may indicate infection. This would require a vet.
I know some hate this advice but I understand everybody can't just run to a vet.
So First Vet is best, but make sure it is a reptile vet. I saw a vet call a cham masculine and fluffy. IT was obese clearly. So make sure they are worth the visit.
With infection that has set it may be vet time.
If you can afford it a vet will also prescribe anti inflammatory which will help healing, and pain.
Kristen Wilkins
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She need a vet . She is not In Good condition . You do not have the experience needed to do this alone . Please do not take that as rude , mean , etc . You need a vet and experienced keepers to help you . We can get you on track as far as husbandry but she need a vet now .
Haley Hendrix
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CasqueAbove
Chameleon Enthusiast
So this is foolish, of course not. The question is not what we want , but what we can do. If a vet is not available, or a week away. Now what do you suggest??
We got it VET, but what to do until then, or if it is just not available.
Lennoncham
Chameleon Enthusiast
well how would you know if a vet is available for them if you don’t ask or even suggest a vet?
CasqueAbove
Chameleon Enthusiast
OP already said they were looking. I am not disagreeing with vet. The fact is where ever you are the odds of a Cham or even reptile experienced vet is very low.
Sadly reptiles are only a step above fish to many people. This means disposable
. I do not agree with this but it is a fact. How many people take their sick lizard or snake to a vet. They just replace. Is this horrible, yes but true.For the vets, it means they don't get many chances to examine and learn. It is also not always in their best financial interest to specialize in herps in many cases. There is just more interest and profit in the dogs, cats, and to a lesser degree birds.
I have encountered many "Exotic" vets, that really meant small mammals like bunnies, hamsters etc. Not Herps.
When you find the vet though they are worth their weight in diamond.
I am strongly considering a visit to a vet 5 hours away, just for a wellness, because he/she is an actual specialist and I would love to converse with them.
Haley Hendrix
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I’m taking her to the vet this week
Lennoncham
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good to hear. Once you know exactly what’s going on with her and what treatment / medications she may need the more experienced members here will be able to give you better advice / guidance.
MissSkittles
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Hi. This may help you if needed to find a reptile vet in your area. Do keep in mind that not all are very experienced and knowledgeable about chameleons. Personally, I would take her sooner than later. Infections can spread throughout the body - called sepsis- and can be fatal. While your enclosure is beautiful, with all kindness I have to say very little about it is proper or correct for a chameleon. If your girl has had poor husbandry, she is less likely to be able to fight off infection and other problems. We can most definitely help get all of your husbandry corrected but first you need to have her wound taken care of. https://arav.site-ym.com/search/custom.asp?id=3661
