Juanita2014
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Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - Veiled, female, about 8 months, since January (6 months)
Handling - as often as possible, but not everyday
Feeding - 3/4" Crickets, 10-15, every morning, mix of organic fruits and veggies
Supplements - Repti Calcium w/out D3 every 2 days and ReptoCal w/ D3 also every 2 days
Watering - Misting about 3-5 times a day until husbandry is wet and dripper all day. I have in the past but not in a while
Fecal Description - fecal looks normal, no test for parasites.
History - This my first Cham. as far as I know she has not had any health issues. I bought her from PetSmart in January, they told me she was about 2 months old. Since I got her I have been educating myself as much as possible on how to care for her and provide a good quality of life.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Screen 30x16x16
Lighting - regular 60 wt bulb for heat and 18" ReptiSun 5.0 UVB both stay on about 12hrs
Temperature - 85-90 F during the day and bout 75 F at night, it's measured by dual thermometer/ hygrometer hanging from the top of the cage.
Humidity - 30-40% at all times, measured by the same dual thermometer/hygrometer as above
Plants - yes, Hibiscus. However I removed it so the laying bin could fit
Placement - in the living room. yes to ceiling fan, AC vent and high traffic but during the week all day the AC is set to keep the house at 80F and nobody is home. The cage is set up on a shelving unit (see pic attach) I live in South Florida. not sure if this is important, but next her set up I have my male bearded dragon, they cannot see each other.
Current Problem - Should I try to get a second opinion? I took her to the vet today, they took X-rays and told me she is full of follicles that have not developed in to eggs for her to lay. I was told the only way to TRY to save her was surgery, but there's a chance that she can die and if she does not get "spayed" she will die for sure. I have a laying bin in her cage, she won't go near it. I've taken a lot out of her cage in attempt to get her to go down to the laying bin. She's still eating everyday, but not very active.
Your Chameleon - Veiled, female, about 8 months, since January (6 months)
Handling - as often as possible, but not everyday
Feeding - 3/4" Crickets, 10-15, every morning, mix of organic fruits and veggies
Supplements - Repti Calcium w/out D3 every 2 days and ReptoCal w/ D3 also every 2 days
Watering - Misting about 3-5 times a day until husbandry is wet and dripper all day. I have in the past but not in a while
Fecal Description - fecal looks normal, no test for parasites.
History - This my first Cham. as far as I know she has not had any health issues. I bought her from PetSmart in January, they told me she was about 2 months old. Since I got her I have been educating myself as much as possible on how to care for her and provide a good quality of life.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Screen 30x16x16
Lighting - regular 60 wt bulb for heat and 18" ReptiSun 5.0 UVB both stay on about 12hrs
Temperature - 85-90 F during the day and bout 75 F at night, it's measured by dual thermometer/ hygrometer hanging from the top of the cage.
Humidity - 30-40% at all times, measured by the same dual thermometer/hygrometer as above
Plants - yes, Hibiscus. However I removed it so the laying bin could fit
Placement - in the living room. yes to ceiling fan, AC vent and high traffic but during the week all day the AC is set to keep the house at 80F and nobody is home. The cage is set up on a shelving unit (see pic attach) I live in South Florida. not sure if this is important, but next her set up I have my male bearded dragon, they cannot see each other.
Current Problem - Should I try to get a second opinion? I took her to the vet today, they took X-rays and told me she is full of follicles that have not developed in to eggs for her to lay. I was told the only way to TRY to save her was surgery, but there's a chance that she can die and if she does not get "spayed" she will die for sure. I have a laying bin in her cage, she won't go near it. I've taken a lot out of her cage in attempt to get her to go down to the laying bin. She's still eating everyday, but not very active.
