Possible MBD?

octavia

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Chameleon Info:

Your Chameleon - A female Veiled Chameleon, and she's only been in my care for about 5 days. As to how old, they didn't tell me. But the cage said 'Juvenile' when I got her at the pet store, so around a few months is my guess. Here are some pictures:
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Handling - I've taken her out of the cage every day since I got her, and I read that handling them a lot is not good, so I've decided to stop handeling her as much as I have been. Only to take her out when I have to clean her cage or every once in a while.
Feeding - I haven't fed her yet. I was told only to feed her once a week. But I read you're supposed to feed them once a day, or something, so after I get home from school then I will get her food.
Supplements - None.
Watering - No, I do not see her drinking. But I do spray down the cage with a misting bottle full of tap water until everything is wet.
Fecal Description - She has only pooped once since I've had her, and it was white and dark brown.
History - None that I know of.


Cage Info:

Cage Type - Glass with a screen top where the light bulb sits. As for the dimensions I'm not sure.
Lighting - Brand I'm unsure of, but Petco said that it was the bulb that they need that gives off the suns rays that they need, so I hope they at least got that one right! And lighting schedule, I turn the light on in the morning when I leave for school, and off when I go to bed. So from around 7 AM to 10-11 PM.
Temperature - It stays around 80 degrees Fahrenheit all day and night.
Humidity - I'm unsure, I don't have a thermometer to test this.
Plants - None, I have plastic plants.
Placement - It is on my shelf, and that is at about hip height, and I'm 5'6, so I want to say 2-3 feet off of the ground is where the cage starts. It's right by my window in my room, and I'm really the only one who goes in my room.
Location - Southern California, Tustin area.

Current Problem - I was told that Octavia might possibly have MBD. I also need to find a good vet for her, and I've tried looking. It's hard to find one! Any suggestions on a vet, maybe?
Thank you!
-Katie.
 
It definately appears that your little girl had MBD. The "bow" in her joints gives it away.

You need to feed her everyday a variety of different things. And get proper supplementation and gut load!

Be sure to find out what kind of bulb you have because it is essential that you are providing proper UVB lighting!

How many bulbs do you have?

I would put her lights on a timer and have them 12 hours on and 12 hours off. 7 am to 11 pm is too long of a day cycle for proper rest.
 
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