squeekz1992
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Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - Veiled, Male, 1 1/2 years
How long has it been in your care? 1 1/2 years
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon? Everyday at bedtimes, he loves it. But more frequently now, bc giving antibiotic.
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? Right now waxworms, vet said to use to fatten him up. What amount? 12, he went on a hunger strike for 2 weeks b/c he's sick.What is the schedule? 1x in the am
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule? Reptical and Reptivite
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? Drip, and spray. Also has a humidifier, vet said to use this till he starts drinking on his own again. How often and how long to you mist? 5 min, up to 4 times a day. Do you see your chameleon drinking? When I force him to, like I said he is sick.
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites? Not going, has been given Mineral oil since vet visit last tuesday. No, he's going to be on tuesday.
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you. He usually loves being out and chills on my head or shoulder, then snuggles up on my chest to sleep. Lately he has been wanting to be held, but I only get him out for his antibiotic so that he doesnt stress.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions? Screen. 18x18x48 Since vet have been covering up sides to keep temp up, seems to be working.
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? Can't remember atm. But heat lamp and UVB What is your daily lighting schedule? 8am-8pm
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? 77-82 Lowest overnight temp? 76 How do you measure these temps? Zilla hydrometer/thermomenter
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? 44-60% How are you creating and maintaining these levels? Humidifier/misting
What do you use to measure humidity? Zilla hydrometer/thermomenter
Plants - Are you using live plants? Yes If so, what kind? Bamboo
Placement - Where is your cage located? In the corner of my room. Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? No. At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor? sits up on a 2ft tall table. top of the cage to the floor is 5 ft, top of the cage to the ceiling is 3ft.
Location - Where are you geographically located? Bloomington, IN
Current Problem - He's been sick, the vet didn't tell me exactly what it was, just said it was a virus and wants a fecal on tuesday. I'm worried because the reason i took him to the vet is that his hemiphene is sticking out, but the vet said it was from straining to poo, so i thought ok impacted, so to help she gave us Mineral oil (.2ml 1x daily.) and and antibiotic for the virus (.25ml 1x daily). The antibiotic helped his appetite, but he still has only pooed once since the vet (two weeks tuesday) and non before that. when he did it was pebbley (vet said due to straining). His color is better and he's more active but his hemephene is sticking out more not going back in and its swollen and he's sleeping ALOT, 2hrs before the lights go off is the earliest i have caught him, but he may be going to sleep sooner! It's as if the only reason he is waking up is to say "mommy i'm hungry" and then eat and take medicines. I'm really worried, he is my baby and i dont want to lose him.
Your Chameleon - Veiled, Male, 1 1/2 years
How long has it been in your care? 1 1/2 years
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon? Everyday at bedtimes, he loves it. But more frequently now, bc giving antibiotic.
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? Right now waxworms, vet said to use to fatten him up. What amount? 12, he went on a hunger strike for 2 weeks b/c he's sick.What is the schedule? 1x in the am
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule? Reptical and Reptivite
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? Drip, and spray. Also has a humidifier, vet said to use this till he starts drinking on his own again. How often and how long to you mist? 5 min, up to 4 times a day. Do you see your chameleon drinking? When I force him to, like I said he is sick.
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites? Not going, has been given Mineral oil since vet visit last tuesday. No, he's going to be on tuesday.
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you. He usually loves being out and chills on my head or shoulder, then snuggles up on my chest to sleep. Lately he has been wanting to be held, but I only get him out for his antibiotic so that he doesnt stress.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions? Screen. 18x18x48 Since vet have been covering up sides to keep temp up, seems to be working.
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? Can't remember atm. But heat lamp and UVB What is your daily lighting schedule? 8am-8pm
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? 77-82 Lowest overnight temp? 76 How do you measure these temps? Zilla hydrometer/thermomenter
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? 44-60% How are you creating and maintaining these levels? Humidifier/misting
What do you use to measure humidity? Zilla hydrometer/thermomenter
Plants - Are you using live plants? Yes If so, what kind? Bamboo
Placement - Where is your cage located? In the corner of my room. Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? No. At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor? sits up on a 2ft tall table. top of the cage to the floor is 5 ft, top of the cage to the ceiling is 3ft.
Location - Where are you geographically located? Bloomington, IN
Current Problem - He's been sick, the vet didn't tell me exactly what it was, just said it was a virus and wants a fecal on tuesday. I'm worried because the reason i took him to the vet is that his hemiphene is sticking out, but the vet said it was from straining to poo, so i thought ok impacted, so to help she gave us Mineral oil (.2ml 1x daily.) and and antibiotic for the virus (.25ml 1x daily). The antibiotic helped his appetite, but he still has only pooed once since the vet (two weeks tuesday) and non before that. when he did it was pebbley (vet said due to straining). His color is better and he's more active but his hemephene is sticking out more not going back in and its swollen and he's sleeping ALOT, 2hrs before the lights go off is the earliest i have caught him, but he may be going to sleep sooner! It's as if the only reason he is waking up is to say "mommy i'm hungry" and then eat and take medicines. I'm really worried, he is my baby and i dont want to lose him.
