My lil man isn't well :(

[KelleBelle]

I have a 6 month old veiled chameleon.

Last week he began looking unwell. I had introduced a plant to his enclosure after speaking to people who confirmed it would be OK.

I noticed one of his eyes were closed so I removed the plant immediately and put his enclosure back as it was.

The following day he fell. I was sure his back leg looked bent so I spoke to our local herp vet as I was reluctant to move him around so paid for the vet to come to the house.

He said that he felt it was a calcium deficiency so gave us some liquid calcium and told us to give it every day.

He's still really unsteady. His back leg looks better now. He's drinking from a syringe and I've increased his humidity. He's tried zapping a waxworm today (but missed) and that's the first time he's tried to eat in about 4 days.

What can I do? His enclosure is spot on according to the vet.

I just want him to eat

 

[lmcoop1]

*I am not an expert, reatively new chameleon owner*

What is his basking temp? Was his leg injured in the fall, or do you think it is the reason he fell?
Has he been basking like usual? If not, I would lower the temp a little (lower wattage bulb or put it higher above the cage).
For the forum, fill out one of those questionnaires with all of his information. That will allow the more experienced users to reply.

 

[KelleBelle]

I think his leg may have got injured during the fall but the vet didn't mention it.... I just know it isn't right.

He has been basking and has tapped the ceiling of the enclosure for a drink... he has also had a mealworm which is quite a breakthrough.

I'm not sure about Temps. My other half does all that and it's so complicated now that I don't understand it. I know the vet said it was all good though.

I love this little guy so much. He's worrying me sick

 

[KapitalJ]

I'm not sure about Temps. My other half does all that and it's so complicated now that I don't understand it. I know the vet said it was all good though.

I love this little guy so much. He's worrying me sick

It really isn't that complicated. You are stressing which is making it seem this way.

There are 2 numbers to aim for, basking temp and humidity. You just need to be close, not 100% bang on the given number...the temps and humidity will fluctuate throughout the day, same as in the wild...

 

[lmcoop1]

*I am not an expert, reatively new chameleon owner*

What is his basking temp? Was his leg injured in the fall, or do you think it is th

I think his leg may have got injured during the fall but the vet didn't mention it.... I just know it isn't right.

He has been basking and has tapped the ceiling of the enclosure for a drink... he has also had a mealworm which is quite a breakthrough.

I'm not sure about Temps. My other half does all that and it's so complicated now that I don't understand it. I know the vet said it was all good though.

I love this little guy so much. He's worrying me sick

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[hagmegsis]

His urate is yellow. I don't have much to say on his leg and issues prior that because I'm new to chams. However, I'd suggest finding ways to get him more water. If you can safely bath them without further injury that's a way to help hydration.