my chameleon

garrfish

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my year old yemen is hanging his head to the right and seems to be weak in the right side of his body?? and is having balance issues :[ he was feeding and drinking fine yesterday eating crickets,and lettuce and now he has stopped can anyone help???please:[
 
Hope the little one feels better.

In the health care segment about the third post down there is a "How to ask for help" link. Complete the questions and this will give you a better chance to describe the elements of the problem. Other folks will ask you to complete this before giving any suggestions. Hope this helps.
 
Here is the questionaire

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.


Pictures are helpful
 
If you will fill out the form above it will help us to try to figure out what's wrong with your chameleon. Do you have a good chameleon vet? It sounds like he need to see the vet right away.
 
i must agree, good luck !

In the health care segment about the third post down there is a "How to ask for help" link. Complete the questions and this will give you a better chance to describe the elements of the problem. Other folks will ask you to complete this before giving any suggestions. Hope this helps.

agreed there is nothing else to say but that n my opinion hope it helps! :)
 
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