Normal shaky leaf?

[ariez189]

Hello all!

I just got home with my new chameleon. She is a rescue and a female veiled that I believe is around 4 months old. She had been living in a 40 gallon glass tank and little to any plants. They had her for about 3 months. I was wondering if her walk was just shaky leaf since she is not used to having somewhere to hide or something else. She is very spunky and has already puffed up and hissed at me. Her biting and licking things, is this also her just exploring?

Thanks!

 

[CBee7726]

What is she trying to shoot her tongue at in the second video?

 

[ariez189]

What is she trying to shoot her tongue at in the second video?

my mister was on at the time, so I assume the water, but she was also licking it off leaves. I was also told that they did not give her any supplements during the time they had her.

 

[CBee7726]

Do you know how old she is supposed to be?

 

[ariez189]

Do you know how old she is supposed to be?

They got her when she was about 4 inches long and had her about 3 months, so I would assume 4 months at the oldest.

 

[Genez114]

CBee that's a great observation. I was thinking the same thing too. Looks like she is trying to extend her tongue out. Maybe too dehydrated. Her eyes look a little sunken in. Probably would be best to take her to an exotic vet for a check out and get a thorough examination.

 

[ariez189]

CBee that's a great observation. I was thinking the same thing too. Looks like she is trying to extend her tongue out. Maybe too dehydrated. Her eyes look a little sunken in. Probably would be best to take her to an exotic vet for a check out and get a thorough examination.

That was my plan. This was her when she was posted, so seems like whenever they misted was the only water she got.

 

[ERKleRose]

CBee that's a great observation. I was thinking the same thing too. Looks like she is trying to extend her tongue out. Maybe too dehydrated. Her eyes look a little sunken in. Probably would be best to take her to an exotic vet for a check out and get a thorough examination.

And to check for MBD, as well. Shaking is a symptom. On a side note, @ariez189 I would make sure the substrate on the background can’t be pulled out like it did in that video

 

[ariez189]

And to check for MBD, as well. Shaking is a symptom. On a side note, @ariez189 I would make sure the substrate on the background can’t be pulled out like it did in that video

Ok, thanks. I was wondering if mbd was a possibility since she went a time span without proper uvb. For how long, I don’t not know.

 

[ERKleRose]

Ok, thanks. I was wondering if mbd was a possibility since she went a time span without proper uvb. For how long, I don’t not know.

So she didn’t have uvb or supplements? Wow

 

[ariez189]

So she didn’t have uvb or supplements? Wow

unfortunately no, but as I said I am not sure how long without uvb. I have appropriate lighting and supplements, so if she does have it, could it be reversed?

 

[ERKleRose]

She’ll most likely need more care than a healthy female veiled. Filling out the ask for help for help form would be great, just to make sure everything you’re doing is tip, top. After taking her to an experienced chameleon vet, her care will probal change. But we can make basic and needed changes (if needed) for now until then.

 

[Genez114]

unfortunately no, but as I said I am not sure how long without uvb. I have appropriate lighting and supplements, so if she does have it, could it be reversed?

That all depends on how sever the MBD is. Only a vet can diagnose that.

 

[ERKleRose]

unfortunately no, but as I said I am not sure how long without uvb. I have appropriate lighting and supplements, so if she does have it, could it be reversed?

If she does have MBD, it can stopped but not reversed. Make sure the vet tests for parasites, does bloodwork, takes x-rays, etc. when you bring her as well

 

[ERKleRose]

If possible, take a fresh fecal with you

 

[Genez114]

Also, you can show the Vet the video where she's trying to extend her tongue.

 

[ariez189]

If she does have MBD, it can stopped but not reversed. Make sure the vet tests for parasites, does bloodwork, takes x-rays, etc. when you bring her as well

I will. Thank you! I will call the vet tomorrow and make an appointment. Poor little baby has had a tough start, so hopefully we can catch anything and help her out

 

[ERKleRose]

I will. Thank you! I will call the vet tomorrow and make an appointment.

Does the vet have experience with chameleons?

 

[ariez189]

Does the vet have experience with chameleons?

there is one that is recommended on the forums and one that I brought my previous 1 to just in case. He was very knowledgeable

 

[Genez114]

I will. Thank you! I will call the vet tomorrow and make an appointment. Poor little baby has had a tough start, so hopefully we can catch anything and help her out

"On average, a chameleon's tongue can reach twice the length of their bodies."

National Geographic