aang
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Hello! I've had my little girl for over a year now, she's a gorgeous little Veiled Chameleon. My friend, who breeds all kind of reptiles, gave her to me when she was only an inch or two, and now she's as big as my hand. She's never had any health problems, and is big and healthy. I'll attach a photo that sort of shows it.
Anyways, she's been staying with my boyfriend for six months or so now, and he knows how to care for reptiles so she's in good hands. I went to visit her today when I came into town, and I noticed that her casque seems to be swollen and puffy. I looked everywhere I could think of - on google, on various chameleon sites - but I can't seem to find anything that mentions a swollen casque; I've only seen things about swollen eyes. Has anyone else had this problem? I have no idea what could be wrong.
Any help would be fantastic, thank you!
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - veiled, female, 1.5 years. I've had her since she was hatched, pretty much <3
Handling - two to three times a week for around 20 minutes.
Feeding - crickets and mealworms. gut loaded with carrots, cucumbers, potatoes and are dusted in calcium once a week. i feed her once a day, and 5-10 worms/crickets.
Supplements - exo terra multivitamin and calcium.
Watering - i spray her cage down 2-3 times a day, one in the morning, afternoon, and night. i spray her face until i see her drinking lol, or drip water into her mouth until she'll lose interest and stop drinking. i put her in the shower for ten minutes once a month, room temperature water and i make sure it isn't spraying directly on her.
Fecal Description - big brown poopies with the regular white urine.
History - no :[ she was a little breeder herp.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - glass exo terra, two door opens at the front. there are ventilation strips at the front, and the top has a screen. 18 x 18 x 24, or something.
Lighting - hooded black dome 75 W night lamp in the winter, and a 75W day light, as well as UVB basking light in the day - nothing at night because its too hot here. goes on at 9 AM and goes off at 9 PM
Temperature - 85/86 in the day, and 80/79 at night. i have a digital thermometer that tells humidity level as well as temperature.
Humidity - i keep it from 50-60% humidity, and I spray it multiple times a day, including the bark on the ground so it will absorb it. also, i have some zilla humidifying aloe spray. some tropical mist crap that is supposed to prevent dry skin.
Plants - no.
Placement - inside a wardrobe used for a tv, with hanging lights.
Location - FLORIDA
help me help my baby :[
Anyways, she's been staying with my boyfriend for six months or so now, and he knows how to care for reptiles so she's in good hands. I went to visit her today when I came into town, and I noticed that her casque seems to be swollen and puffy. I looked everywhere I could think of - on google, on various chameleon sites - but I can't seem to find anything that mentions a swollen casque; I've only seen things about swollen eyes. Has anyone else had this problem? I have no idea what could be wrong.
Any help would be fantastic, thank you!





Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - veiled, female, 1.5 years. I've had her since she was hatched, pretty much <3
Handling - two to three times a week for around 20 minutes.
Feeding - crickets and mealworms. gut loaded with carrots, cucumbers, potatoes and are dusted in calcium once a week. i feed her once a day, and 5-10 worms/crickets.
Supplements - exo terra multivitamin and calcium.
Watering - i spray her cage down 2-3 times a day, one in the morning, afternoon, and night. i spray her face until i see her drinking lol, or drip water into her mouth until she'll lose interest and stop drinking. i put her in the shower for ten minutes once a month, room temperature water and i make sure it isn't spraying directly on her.
Fecal Description - big brown poopies with the regular white urine.
History - no :[ she was a little breeder herp.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - glass exo terra, two door opens at the front. there are ventilation strips at the front, and the top has a screen. 18 x 18 x 24, or something.
Lighting - hooded black dome 75 W night lamp in the winter, and a 75W day light, as well as UVB basking light in the day - nothing at night because its too hot here. goes on at 9 AM and goes off at 9 PM
Temperature - 85/86 in the day, and 80/79 at night. i have a digital thermometer that tells humidity level as well as temperature.
Humidity - i keep it from 50-60% humidity, and I spray it multiple times a day, including the bark on the ground so it will absorb it. also, i have some zilla humidifying aloe spray. some tropical mist crap that is supposed to prevent dry skin.
Plants - no.
Placement - inside a wardrobe used for a tv, with hanging lights.
Location - FLORIDA
help me help my baby :[