Hello everyone i need help ! there has something wrong with my chameleon in the morning everything was OK and then something go wrong... he is disoriented and do some circle movement only ... laying on right site only and doesn’t wanna move at all it looks like life goes out .... so please help me give me some advice he is 3 months old and eating sleeping everything was ok till now ... many thanks
Need HELP ASAP
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Brodybreaux25
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Sounds like you already kind of know what’s wrong to just throw that out there like that. Does he have any control over the right side of his body at all?
blue_cham
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My first thought is a deficiency or over supplementation. But would need more info... Do you give this calcium with d3 every feeding? No other supplements?
And are you saying the UVB light is off right now? Or the red? Heat lamps generally do not have a UVB to them. Also how long are the lights on for normally? All day and night?
And are you saying the UVB light is off right now? Or the red? Heat lamps generally do not have a UVB to them. Also how long are the lights on for normally? All day and night?
my girlfriend says that she spraying the crickets every morning i didn’t know it she tell me just now so is there a chance to be overdose with D3 and if it is how can i help him
blue_cham
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This info can also be found on the caresheets on this site. I hope you are in time to help your little guy, but if he is that unresponsive, a vet really is needed asap
Generally chameleons should only be getting d3 every two weeks. And they should have a vitamin like Reptivite every two weeks. Most people switch these two. Vitamin one week, d3 the next, and back to vitamin. All other feedings should be calcium without any d3. He could be dealing with a d3 overdose, or vitamin deficiency. Or honestly, something totally different, but these two things are red flags to me.
I don't have experience in treating either of these issues. And of course that is assuming that is what this is. And I'm not sure either can be fixed at home without a vet, if he is too weak to be eating.
The lighting alone I doubt could be the cause, however it is not ideal. Chameleons need a dark and light cycle, and no lights should be used at night. They actually do well with a dip in temps at night. If where you keep him gets too cold, a ceramic heater would be better. During the day, the heat bulb can remain on and should keep his basking spot at a specific temp, and chameleons can then choose how much heat, by moving closer or away, for temperature regulation as well as helping their digestion.
Generally chameleons should only be getting d3 every two weeks. And they should have a vitamin like Reptivite every two weeks. Most people switch these two. Vitamin one week, d3 the next, and back to vitamin. All other feedings should be calcium without any d3. He could be dealing with a d3 overdose, or vitamin deficiency. Or honestly, something totally different, but these two things are red flags to me.
I don't have experience in treating either of these issues. And of course that is assuming that is what this is. And I'm not sure either can be fixed at home without a vet, if he is too weak to be eating.
The lighting alone I doubt could be the cause, however it is not ideal. Chameleons need a dark and light cycle, and no lights should be used at night. They actually do well with a dip in temps at night. If where you keep him gets too cold, a ceramic heater would be better. During the day, the heat bulb can remain on and should keep his basking spot at a specific temp, and chameleons can then choose how much heat, by moving closer or away, for temperature regulation as well as helping their digestion.
blue_cham
Established Member
The only thing I have heard for d3 overdose is hydrate extra, and stop use of d3 supplements temporarily. If he is too weak to drink on his own though, I would NOT personally recommend trying to hydrate him "forcefully" as he could easily aspirate, especially in a weakend state. A vet should be able to help with hydration (I assume) as well as give you a plan of action
i’ll try to contact another VET if not i’ll take him in the morning to that guy and hopefully he will be fine many thanks for help and advice and one last think i try him with worms two days ago and he eat 5-6 but then somebody says that they are with hard cover and it’s not a good idea cuss he is to small is there a chance that condition to be because of the worms or no chance ...... many thanks everyone
blue_cham
Established Member
I wish you both luck. Please keep us posted on the outcome.
If it was the only time, it's doubtful he could be impacted from a single meal, especially if he is well hydrated. However, it never hurts to mention it when you see the vet. They should and most likely will ask you many questions about diet, habitat, etc to get a whole picture
