Possible problem any help?

[Urdeligirl]

This is our female veiled chameleon. We think this is a prolapse but not sure. We put vaseline on it to keep moist and we have a vet appointment next week . Any ideas on what to do before then?

 

[Lennoncham]

Looks more like some type of fungal or bacterial infection. I don’t think you should put Vaseline on it.

 

[Thehippie]

bacterial infection or fungus definitely and @Lennoncham is right, I don't think its wise to put Vaseline there, go to a vet and they'll give you an exact diagnosis

 

[kinyonga]

Don't put Vaseline on it. If you want to keep it moist use K-Y jelly.
I agree with @Lennoncham ...it looks like something besides a prolapse.

When next week is the vet appointment?

Can you show a couple more photos of her from the side...I'm wondering if she has MBD. I want to see the front left arm in particular but seeing both sides would be even better.

 

[Brodybreaux25]

Can’t diagnose it but I can say it is not a lapse. This is a new one...

 

[Ares05]

Is it just me or does her foreleg and maybe the back leg (facing down) look a little deformed? Maybe just the angle?

 

[MissSkittles]

@Urdeligirl Since your girl’s bone health has been brought up twice and I think she looks a little dehydrated (sunken eyes), I think it might be worth it if you were to complete a husbandry review. It only takes one seemingly small mistake to have major health issues with chameleons.

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.

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[The Wild One]

Also mealworms have no nutritional value, most of us on here don’t recommend them.