!!!!Please Help!!!!

[jaylax22]

Chameleon Info: male veild chameleon. i got him from petsmart. age unknown
Your Chameleon - male veild chameleon. i got him from petsmart and have had him for almost a year, i dont know his age
Handling - i dont handle him much
Feeding - i feed him large crickets and i feed the crickets cricket calcium, the orange cubes
Supplements - i use reptical and i put on his crickets at least 5 times every 2 weeks or so
Watering - i water his cage at least 3 times a day
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
History - got him from petsmart


Current Problem - I got home yesterday and he was laying down on the bottom of the cage and he hasn't eaten any of his crickets in like a week they been sitting in his cage. hes also shedding i don't think that has any thing to do with it though. he looks really weak and i dont have any herp vets in my area. PLEASE HELP!!!!

 

[Thezillaman21]

Chameleon Info: male veild chameleon. i got him from petsmart. age unknown
Your Chameleon - male veild chameleon. i got him from petsmart and have had him for almost a year, i dont know his age
Handling - i dont handle him much
Feeding - i feed him large crickets and i feed the crickets cricket calcium, the orange cubes
Supplements - i use reptical and i put on his crickets at least 5 times every 2 weeks or so
Watering - i water his cage at least 3 times a day
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
History - got him from petsmart


Current Problem - I got home yesterday and he was laying down on the bottom of the cage and he hasn't eaten any of his crickets in like a week they been sitting in his cage. hes also shedding i don't think that has any thing to do with it though. he looks really weak and i dont have any herp vets in my area. PLEASE HELP!!!!

we need more info lighting, cage size ect. post pictures please it could help alot

 

[Kate]

Here is some recommended information to include when asking for help in the health clinic forum. By providing this information, you will receive more accurate and beneficial responses. It might not be necessary to answer all these questions, but the more you provide the better. Please remember that even the most knowledgeable person can only guess at what your problem may be. Only an experienced reptile veterinarian who can directly examine your animal can give a true diagnosis of your chameleon's health.


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.


Pictures are helpful
Sorry you are having problems. Could you fill in the above so we can help you.

 

[arnau666]

whats the temp at basking spot?what is the temp in the rest of the cage?what cage do you use and how large?what lights do you use?

Try to give him some roaches or worms!gutload crickets or other bugs with fresh nutrient fruits or vegetables!and for suplement you must use plain calcium everyday,d3 cal twice per month and multivit twice per month!or you can just use repashy calcium plus dusting every feeder daily!instal a dripper!sorry for the writing im on mobile

 

[carol5208]

We need you to complete the form in full so we can even begin to try and help you. Pics would be helpful also. Lighting is critical so we need to know all about that.

 

[jaylax22]

He had MBD and past away yesterday on the way to the vet an hour away

 

[AngieL]

That's such a shame! I'm sorry for your loss. My guess is that if you were only using supplements 5 times every two weeks then that's how he got mbd. this can be avoided next time if you decide to get another cham.

 

[Kate]

So sorry You have lost your little one.

 

[carol5208]

He had MBD and past away yesterday on the way to the vet an hour away

sorry you lost your cham. If you decide to get another please come back to the forum so we can tell you what you need to keep your new one healthy. You never mentioned what kind of uvb light(if any) you were using. There are alot of things they require to stay healthy. Most likely Petsmart guided you in the wrong direction....

 

[squeekz1992]

He had MBD and past away yesterday on the way to the vet an hour away

I'm sorry about your little one...it's rough losing them.. If you get another come back here, the people on this forum give really great advice. Again, I'm really sorry about your little one