Something on Jackson's Chameleon Foot/Toes?

[h22turbo]

Anyone know what this is?

He may have pulled a toenail out.... and its infected? That's the only thing I can think of!

He is in a Repti Breeze screen cage, Repti Sun 5.0 Bulbs, Fogger/Misting system. He mainly eats dubia, but sometimes crickets and supers.

 

[jpowell86]

Anyone know what this is?

He may have pulled a toenail out.... and its infected? That's the only thing I can think of!

He is in a Repti Breeze screen cage, Repti Sun 5.0 Bulbs, Fogger/Misting system. He mainly eats dubia, but sometimes crickets and supers.

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It looks like a nail has been pulled out to me as well. It is definitely swollen. Just keep an eye on it. I have seen this resolve itself more often than not. But, sometimes infection can set in. Screen cages can be so rough on chameleons. Sorry this happened.

 

[carol5208]

If it doesn't get better, don't wait too long to take him to the vet. It happened to mine also. He ended up getting 3 anti biotic injections from the vet right into his toe. We did this over a course of 3 weeks. He lost the nail and where the nail comes out of the skin is now permanently brownish black. You can try putting on some topical like Neosporin on also.