Question!?

[carol5208]

I noticed this morning my male sambava (8 mos old) sitting on a branch and a little white thing sticking out of his butt. Then he moved on the branch and it stuck there. Any ideas what this could be. Sort of gooy and white. thanks!

 

[Cawagula]

Carol, that is urate. Chameleons are like birds, they don't pee like humans. If you notice next time he defecates it will be a brown, followed by that white that you notice. Also, be sure to pay attention to that as it's a good indicator to wether or not he's getting what he needs. A brown fecal and white urate mean he's hydrated well. If that urate turns yellow, it means he's dehydrated.

 

[Psi]

It's more likely a sperm plug.

 

[jannb]

It's more likely a sperm plug.

I agree at that age probably a sperm plug.

 

[carol5208]

I read that before about the sprem plug thing. I do know about the urate being white and yes, his poop looks good and the urate is white. He drinks alot of water everyday. thank you for your help!