MicheleSmith
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I am terribly worried about Cobalts' condition at this time. For everyone who doesn't know, Cobalt is my Ambanja/Nosy Be panther Chameleon. This morning and throughout the day, he has been perfectly content. Then, his left eye snapped shut.
I thought he may have just been cleaning it, but when he re-opened it, the bottom of the cornia, within the eye, was matted with blood. I think he may have severed a vain in his eye. His vision in that eye is totally distorted due to the blood at the bottom, and I think he may be totally blind in that eye, as he didn't react when I took his picture- but when I tried to snap a shot of the other 'normal' eye, he hesitated and began to hiss. I also attempted to feed him crickets, and as always, he went for one. He ended up totally missing by inches! It is so heartbreaking seeing him in this State.
I really hope that this was out of my grasp, and it wasn't something caused by my care. Other than that- He's perfectly fine. That hardely even phases him. I'm scheduling a vet appointment ASAP, but in the meantime, any advice? Please, all comments are welcome...Thank you...
Michele
NOTE: Please check out my gallery for a pic of the problematic eye!!!
I thought he may have just been cleaning it, but when he re-opened it, the bottom of the cornia, within the eye, was matted with blood. I think he may have severed a vain in his eye. His vision in that eye is totally distorted due to the blood at the bottom, and I think he may be totally blind in that eye, as he didn't react when I took his picture- but when I tried to snap a shot of the other 'normal' eye, he hesitated and began to hiss. I also attempted to feed him crickets, and as always, he went for one. He ended up totally missing by inches! It is so heartbreaking seeing him in this State.
I really hope that this was out of my grasp, and it wasn't something caused by my care. Other than that- He's perfectly fine. That hardely even phases him. I'm scheduling a vet appointment ASAP, but in the meantime, any advice? Please, all comments are welcome...Thank you...
Michele
NOTE: Please check out my gallery for a pic of the problematic eye!!!