New Chameleon Owner!!!
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Just thought I would let you all know, we found an vet that is open all night and going to take her to it. She is awake but does not look happy. Also we are going to go out and buy a new bulb.
Thanks again for everything. We will post an update when we get back to let you all know how she is.
Thanks again for everything. We will post an update when we get back to let you all know how she is.
Dave Weldon
Avid Member
Howdy,
I want to clarify some details so that the store as well as the vet will understand what's up.
The most dangerous R-Zilla UVB tubes were the original Desert series 50 and to a lesser extent (but still very dangerous) the Tropical 25, both in a T5 tube size. The manufacturer essentially agreed with the research results presented to them by the UV Guide UK. It confirmed that the chameleon deaths were from the close-in, high UVB levels and the non-terrestrial spectral content. The entire marketplace was not completely cleaned of these original products so there is still a possiblity of them showing-up. They re-formulated their phosphor and re-released these products into the marketplace again. The results of UV Guide UK testing of these re-formulated products has not yet been released so we don't know the independently tested output specifications, including spectral content.
If your chameleon is actually keeping its eyes closed during mid-day hours then it is very likely that the tube you are using is one that is dangerous. Just turn it off and wait to see if there is any overnight improvement. The eye problem is photo-kerato-conjunctivitis and is usually completly reversible on its own. For very close-in exposure (6"-12" and under) your chameleon may have UVB skin burns too which, time will tell, may clear-up without treatment.
Here's some of the many R-Zilla posts:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/uvb-lighting-37658/#post349978
https://www.chameleonforums.com/new-special-report-uvb-reptile-health-problems-6122/#post42969
https://www.chameleonforums.com/sick-chameleon-need-some-advice-17835/#post149537
The search results:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/search.php?searchid=810150
The UV Guide UK Info:
http://www.uvguide.co.uk/phototherapyphosphor.htm#intro
http://www.uvguide.co.uk/phototherapyphosphor-info.htm
I expect to hear that your chameleon has a full recovery if indeed there is a problem with your UVB light source.
She is Okay
The vet said she is perfect, well hydrated and great color. We went to the store and fixed the light problem. Also we have bought a cricket home and have started to gut load crickets. Thanks again for all the information. Now we are going to work on building a bigger home and research on a bin.
The vet said she is perfect, well hydrated and great color. We went to the store and fixed the light problem. Also we have bought a cricket home and have started to gut load crickets. Thanks again for all the information. Now we are going to work on building a bigger home and research on a bin.
jessica
Avid Member
Hi and welcome to the forum!! Wow you moved quick! Good Job!
Here is a link you may find helpful
http://raisingkittytheveiledchameleon.blogspot.com/
Here is a link you may find helpful
http://raisingkittytheveiledchameleon.blogspot.com/
Dave Weldon
Avid Member
Howdy,
Glad to hear that things are getting sorted out and that she is still healthy
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supermrchameleon
New Member
Its always nice to have a wider diet and go easy on those mill worms. Since they have a hard exoskeleton they can be hard to digest in large numbers. You could try getting some hornworms and silk worms who are much softer. Maybe some roaches or flies as well?
I know some people who only feed crickets. But that must be awfully boring for the things so I have my chameleon on three different feeders that I switch around every once and a while.
Good luck! And as others said before about the eggs, dont forget to provide her a place to lay and dont disturb her when she begins digging.
I know some people who only feed crickets. But that must be awfully boring for the things so I have my chameleon on three different feeders that I switch around every once and a while.
Good luck! And as others said before about the eggs, dont forget to provide her a place to lay and dont disturb her when she begins digging.
