Need Help

[ddvw123abc]

Well, my chameleon looked fine yesterday, I just got home this morning and my mom had turned his lights on + misted him. I'm sitting at the computer and all of the sudden I hear a thud, apparently he fell. I look over and he's struggling to get up, and his sides are almost completely black around his belly. It appears he has passed away now, does anyone know what could have happened? A parasite or something?

 

[dom1959]

we need more info,

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?

 

[ddvw123abc]

He still moves sort of, I lightly blew on him and he twitched a bit, what should I do at this point?

 

[deadhd5]

Try to get him to a vet

 

[ddvw123abc]

Don't know if that's a possibility unfortunately. Only vet is a half hour away and I have no way of getting there right now.

 

[carol5208]

what happened with your chameleon? Is he ok?

 

[Djturna4thakidz]

Any updates? Unfortunately a vet is most likely necessary. If it were me, I would do everything in my power to get him the medical help he needs. Sounds like a serious internal injury.

 

[Olimpia]

Unfortunately, chameleons do drop dead for mysterious reasons, and the fall may have just been him in the process of dying, not the cause of death. Please fill out the form someone else posted and hopefully we can shine some light on what may have happened but a necropsy would be your best shot at finding the definitive answer if you can afford it.

Typically, by the time chameleons have patches of black and normal coloration they are usually beyond help, unfortunately.

 

[ddvw123abc]

Hey sorry guys, forgot to update after this. He didn't make it, not sure what happened. Very unforunate, but I'm happy that my gecko is still striving and I think I'll take a break from chameleons for now and maybe try to get into bearded dragons or a snake. Thanks for your concern and help!