JacobPf
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Chameleon Info:
Cage Info:
Current Problem - Hello everyone, my chameleon yesterday was found at the bottom of her cage not moving at all, her left eye was purple and swollen. When saw this, I panicked and immediately got her out and inspected her. She wasn’t really moving and when she did she wasn’t opening her eyes and when she moved she would fall. I was very confused and concerned because she had eaten and drank that morning and was perfectly fine. It was quite late and I didn’t have the money to take her to the vet, but when I sat next to my heater she opened her eyes and started acting normal again. I’ve been keeping a close eye on her and she seems fine like before the incident. I just thought I’d come here and see if anyone knows why this happened because that really scared me and I dont want it to happen again. At first I thought she had fallen but I'm not sure. Thanks! Jacob.
- Your Chameleon - Veild, Female, she is (I think) 2 years old. How long has it been in your care? 1 and a half years
- Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon? Once or twice a month
- Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? Crickets What amount? 5-8 a day What is the schedule? Morning How are you gut-loading your feeders? Flukers orange cubes
- Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule? Zoomed Repti Calcium with D3, everyday
- Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking? I use a spray bottle and little dripper. Twice a day, Yes I have seen her drink lately.
- Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites? White and brown droppings. Never been tested.
- History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you. Shes been good for a long time. I got her at a reptile show a year and a half ago.
Cage Info:
- Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions? Screen, 16 x 16 x 30 inches
- Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule? I use a dual lamp with a exo terra night heat bulb and a reptisun 10.0 mini
- Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps? It's 79.3 degrees at the basking spot.
- Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity? I dont know about the humidity, I spray twice a day.
- Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind? No live plants just plastic.
- 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? In my basement, Not by any fans or air vents, It is kind of a high traffic area.
- Location - Where are you geographically located? Colorado
Current Problem - Hello everyone, my chameleon yesterday was found at the bottom of her cage not moving at all, her left eye was purple and swollen. When saw this, I panicked and immediately got her out and inspected her. She wasn’t really moving and when she did she wasn’t opening her eyes and when she moved she would fall. I was very confused and concerned because she had eaten and drank that morning and was perfectly fine. It was quite late and I didn’t have the money to take her to the vet, but when I sat next to my heater she opened her eyes and started acting normal again. I’ve been keeping a close eye on her and she seems fine like before the incident. I just thought I’d come here and see if anyone knows why this happened because that really scared me and I dont want it to happen again. At first I thought she had fallen but I'm not sure. Thanks! Jacob.