ThomasCrown
New Member
Does anyone know of someone in the Pinellas county/Tampa area with chameleon expertise? The vet I am going to just seems to guess at issues and he is regressing and I want to save him.
Pinellas county/Tampa Cham vet
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VeiledChams
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You can look up the Area/County Vet thread on the health section. I know Dr. Alfonso is in Orlando and he is the best I know of, and relatively close to you.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/area-area-country-vet-list-32880/
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https://www.chameleonforums.com/area-area-country-vet-list-32880/
http://arav.org/
ThomasCrown
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I didn't see any for Tampa. Called Alfonso and got a voicemail
ThomasCrown
New Member
I've called around the area and everyone says they treat chameleons but I've spent a lot of money going to a vet and he hasn't got any better. I want to get him right and healthy before he further gets worse.
jannb
Chameleon Enthusiast
Dr. Alfonso no longer takes new reptile patients but here's a vet that sees chameleons fairly close to you.
Dr. Anderson
Countryside Animal Hospital
Clearwater on Curlew between McMullen Booth and US 19
727-785-1211
VeiledChams
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You can try filling this out.. Maybe there is something obvious we can point out.
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?
Location - Where are you geographically located?
Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.
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?
Location - Where are you geographically located?
Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.
ThomasCrown
New Member
At this point he needs veterinary care of someone who knows chameleons. I'm going to call them tomorrow
ThomasCrown
New Member
The vet I am going to now sees chameleons as well. Just seems like they aren't as familiar with the issues as I'd like. I asked about what seemed to be water retention and was told it was water from fluids they gave him. It's most definitely gular edema... He's being treated for parasites now and I'm not sure if that would sap his energy but he slept most of the day. I just want someone that knows what they're doing to look at him so my boy will be healthy again
jannb
Chameleon Enthusiast
Dr. Anderson has been seeing chameleons for years. If you don't mind the drive for serious issues and surgery I go to Dr. Doug Mader in Marathon. It takes me 4 to 5 hours to get there but he is well worth it. http://www.marathonvet.com/about-us/veterinarians/dr-doug-mader
