Saggy Skin?

[froggielog]

Hello, Hope everyone is staying warm on this crazy winter day (at least in texas)


I'm concered with Oliver, becasue he seems to have some saggy skin, I dont know if he isnt eating enough, or is this a pre-cursor to shedding? Any advice would be well appreciated! Thank you

 

[froggielog]

more pics from now

 

[Lathis]

Double post, sorry!

 

[Lathis]

Take this for what it is, just a suggestion...

Could he be mildly dehydrated? I wonder because saggy skin that does not "snap back" into place after being pinched is a classic sign of dehydration in many animals. Maybe give him some extra long showers and mistings over the next few days and see if that helps at all with the skin sags?

 

[Dez]

I love Oliver! I am always happy to see pictures of him!!

He looks really good. The only thing I am aware of that causes wrinkle skin is dehydration like Lathis said.

 

[froggielog]

Okay I put him in the shower today and he was not happy....first time....and he didnt drink anything. I will try again later. He is shedding now in those parts I was concerned about...is that a good sign? I will continue to try and hydrate him more now nonetheless. Thank you

 

[froggielog]

He hasn't finished shedding, but do you think he has other signs of dehydration?

 

[Lathis]

Do his droppings look nice and white? If so, keep him hydrated. I don't think it's anything to freak out about, just keep an eye on his hydration.

 

[qdude46]

Agreed, keep up the hydration. He is surely a pretty Cham though!

 

[LordOfTheChameleon]

Agreed! Oliver is a handsome little man. Him and my Sampson would be friends I'm sure!

 

[froggielog]

Look at those greens! I hope he's feeling better, I've been offering more water to him and I think he's okay. I thought adults werent supposed to have full body shed any more? Is he not full grown

 

[camimom]

Look at those greens! I hope he's feeling better, I've been offering more water to him and I think he's okay. I thought adults werent supposed to have full body shed any more? Is he not full grown

FIrst- how old is he?

Second- My veiled will be 3 in february, and he just went through afull body shed.

they dont do it often, but adults can still do a full body shed.

 

[froggielog]

He's almost 2. I still think he's on the small side. I didn't know that, that's interesting and it makes me feel better.

 

[jannb]

Oliver is looking very handsome. Some of my guys have had those wrinkles before. My little Graceful, Tate just had some you can see them in the link below. I don't think he was dehydrated either because his urate is white. I will have to ask my vet about it and see if he thinks it's anything to worry about.

Tate is the third cham down: https://www.chameleonforums.com/outside-photos-today-122097/