Nose crust

[Trillian]

I'm so sorry to have been a catalyst for this discussion. I feel that the debate is a valid one and more research is needed, however inexperienced keepers (and I include myself in there) shouldn't be advised to cut back on calcium, it's too important, and lack of appropriate supplementation is all too common already.

 

[ferretinmyshoes]

Don't worry Trillion, it was not you that was the problem. And I agree with you 100% that the bigger issue here is making sure we are recommending good practices for the sake of the chameleons, and calcium is paramount. That should be our concern here.

 

[carol5208]

I'm so sorry to have been a catalyst for this discussion. I feel that the debate is a valid one and more research is needed, however inexperienced keepers (and I include myself in there) shouldn't be advised to cut back on calcium, it's too important, and lack of appropriate supplementation is all too common already.

No, I guess I am the real catalyst, as I was the one who posted the word "consensus". I have no opinion one way or another so I am out of this one!!!

 

[Trillian]

No, I guess I am the real catalyst, as I was the one who posted the word "consensus". I have no opinion one way or another so I am out of this one!!!

I said 'myth', we're both home-wreckers. I am a counsellor and should know better when choosing my phrasing.

 

[carol5208]

I said 'myth', we're both home-wreckers. I am a counsellor and should know better when choosing my phrasing.

I know, so I guess we are both guilty!!

 

[Jac1582]

Well I thank everyone for their advice!! I'm going to continue with a light dusting of calcium only powder and back off the d3 dust for awhile and see wut happens..in situations like these where everyone has an opinion and nobody ever seems to b the winner of a debate ya just have to experiment for yourself taking into account different advice from different people an adapting what works best for your situation..after listening to everyone's ideas and different advice it seems to me that there is no correct answer or there wouldn't b any chameleons left in captivity. If there was only one way to do sumthing then it would b done that way, but isn't raising exotic creatures like chams the point of leaning new things and seeing what works best for you and your reptile family. We all love science in some way or we wouldn't have these fascinating creatures and in that science is experimentation and adaptability!

 

[Jac1582]

Here's a pic I just took of crash upside down eyeing up some collard greens. His shedding is going good

 

[carol5208]

you have a great attitude and I like that!! If I can just say one thing I noticed about your enclosure....it would be better for you to use a white bulb for basking and not a red one. We are trying to replicate their natural habitat as much as possible, so using a white bulb that looks like the sun makes more sense. Just something I wanted to point out to you. I am not even sure why they sell red bulbs to be honest! Also, you do know not to leave the bulb on all night right?

 

[Jac1582]

Crash loves collard greens!!
I've never seen a Cham that loves vegetation so much! He loves anything green and especially tiny diced up sweet potatoes

 

[Jac1582]

you have a great attitude and I like that!! If I can just say one thing I noticed about your enclosure....it would be better for you to use a white bulb for basking and not a red one. We are trying to replicate their natural habitat as much as possible, so using a white bulb that looks like the sun makes more sense. Just something I wanted to point out to you. I am not even sure why they sell red bulbs to be honest! Also, you do know not to leave the bulb on all night right?

Thank you carol I appreciate that! I was actually just talking to my cousin about switching to a white basking bulb, I usually don't let the bulb run at night unless it's cold, but he could care less about the bulb in the evenings anyways he goes and gets into his sleeping position about an hour before the lights kick off

 

[carol5208]

ok great. If it gets too cold like in the low 50's or so, then instead of a light you can get one of those ceramic heat bulbs to screw into the dome to keep him warm.

 

[Jac1582]

Ok good to know!! So I want a white basking bulb that's just for heat right? Not one with UVB, I already have a UVB fluorescent bulb installed

 

[carol5208]

that would be correct!!!

 

[Jac1582]

Fantastic! I'll be switching this week!! So carol I have to ask..how many chameleons have you raised? It seems like your a wealth of knowledge and love to help newbies learn good solid information!!

 

[Apollo17]

Okay, so, ignoring all the various disputes (and this is a rather hotly disputed topic) I think we would all say the same thing: it's harmless. You might try upping your misting or even wiping it off with a damp cloth if you are bothered by the appearance. The big thing is: don't stop using the calcium every day.

I look forward to seeing pictures.

My veiled has "crusts" on the tip of his tail, and also the top of his head. Although no crust forming around the nostrils. I don't think it's shedding?

I'm not sure if this is the same kind of issue or not. I read this thread earlier and kind of brushed it off for the night. But I figured I would ask.

 

[Meow Kitty]

someone told me that is caused by to much calcium so it builts up and comes out through the nostrils that is what i heard i dont know if it is true

this is exactly what i heard also

 

[Jac1582]

My veiled has "crusts" on the tip of his tail, and also the top of his head. Although no crust forming around the nostrils. I don't think it's shedding?

I'm not sure if this is the same kind of issue or not. I read this thread earlier and kind of brushed it off for the night. But I figured I would ask.

I'm not sure about the crust on his tail or elsewhere, u should start a new thread in the health section and see what feedback u get. How old is your veiled?

 

[Jac1582]

this is exactly what i heard also

Well I cut out the vitamin and D3 dust on the crickets and upped the humidity a small amount and his crust seems to be gone. I'll keep everyone posted on his nose situation lol. Other than that he's a very active happy good eating veiled!!

 

[Elizadolots]

Ultimately, the crust around the nose is harmless. They'll snort it off if it starts to cover a nostril so any effort to make it go away is largely about aesthetics. I fully understand wanting the animal to look as pretty as it can, but you need to make sure you don't sacrifice necessary calcium supplementation in a quest for beauty.

Apollo, if you are concerned you should, as Jac says, start a new thread. It gets confusing when more than one chameleon is discussed in the same thread.

 

[Apollo17]

Ultimately, the crust around the nose is harmless. They'll snort it off if it starts to cover a nostril so any effort to make it go away is largely about aesthetics. I fully understand wanting the animal to look as pretty as it can, but you need to make sure you don't sacrifice necessary calcium supplementation in a quest for beauty.

Apollo, if you are concerned you should, as Jac says, start a new thread. It gets confusing when more than one chameleon is discussed in the same thread.

Alright, thanks. I figured it might just be the same case, but I wasn't sure.