Ridge of the nose is black?!

[Ethen44]

Hello, my Ambilobe Panther that just laid her 1st clutch has been doing very well since she went through labor. Although, today I noticed that the ridge of her nose near the nostrils has turned almost black. It's not a lighting problem, I'm sure. I currently have a 5.0 reptisun, as well as natural light filtering through the room. The cage temps range from 74 bottom, to 80 in her basking spot (It used to be more, but she would get so darn close to it!). Anywho, if it isn't a burn, what are the other possibilities? If you have any questions to help you form a conclusion, feel free to ask. Thank you!

 

[Pilotman800]

Not an expert, but maybe a bruise?

 

[imcurt]

How about a picture?what was she digging in?how long since she laid the clutch? Have you showered her since she layed the clutch? Some soils can leave a temp stain that will wash off.A pic could tell alot

 

[HerbsForMyChameleon]

Chameleons can turn black, its not uncommon. It may just be the stress from the lay. I wouldnt worry about it if its not affecting its health or the skin doesnt look irritated

 

[Ethen44]

How about a picture?what was she digging in?how long since she laid the clutch? Have you showered her since she layed the clutch? Some soils can leave a temp stain that will wash off.A pic could tell alot

I'll get a picture of her up here tomorrow. It's been 6 days since she laid her clutch, and her medium was ground up coconut husk. I washed her off immediately after she submerged from her tunnel, and have been feeding her heavily since. Tomorrow is the last day of her increased diet (I had her eating 4-6 crickets every other day originally, dusted every other meal; post pregnancy she has been getting 6-8 crickets a day, every meal is lightly dusted with calcium, no d3) She has been absolutely ravenous since she laid, and has been getting plenty of water. She seems to have recovered almost perfectly since she laid, she has been the same old Skittles...very active, characteristic, and funny. I'll get those pics up here tomorrow, thank you all