Spine Curvature in Juvenile Jacksons

[JacksonsX4]

I have raised 3 baby Xantholophus that are now just under 5 months old. They are my first chameleons and they are amazing. My female has had spine curvature since birth and the vet said she hasn't seen a case like this before, and didn't think this was MBD related. However, I would just like to get other feedback in case anyone has seen anything like this before. Baby girl cham (Lilly is her name) is just as active, social and feeding/drinking same as other chams. Curvature is definitely more visible as she grows (as expected) and she does continue to have the kinking in her tail which i also believe was there since birth. She can still curl her tail and hind legs work just as well as other chams. The other baby chams are regularly shaped, healthy as well. Attaching best pics I can get- has anyone seen this before?

 

[Andee]

Was the mother showing any signs of deficiencies?

 

[JacksonsX4]

I am not sure. I didn't have the mother - basically what happened was the babies were left in my care once born. We DO have the mother now and she is doing very, very well - looks healthy, eating well, etc.

 

[Andee]

Can you post a picture of the mom? Just so I can see if there are any signs of deficiency. The thing is if the mom is deficient it is likely at least some of the babies will come out with issues as well.

 

[JacksonsX4]

Okay. I am not at home now but will try to get one that is high enough quality to see. But as for Lilly, the baby's health, any thoughts?

 

[Andee]

If it is a deficiency related thing with the mom she was likely born with low calcium or low vitamin levels which caused her to form slightly incorrectly if you corrected it, she may... straighten out some etc. If it's not deficiency related and she's just a deformed baby as long as she is eating, pooping, drinking and walking without issue I wouldn't worry

 

[JacksonsX4]

Thank you, Andee, for all!