Spot on veiled Chameleon

[Sdye84]

Hey guys, this is my first post and my first veiled chameleon but not my first reptile. I noticed the other day that my chameleon while in her basking spot was opening her mouth after research I found that spot was too hot.. I moved the lights further away and solved that problem however I noticed this spot on her back today.. it almost looks like tree sap or a cut.. I am afraid she may have gotten a burn when the light was hot I am going to take her to the vet Monday but wondered if there is anything I can do in the mean time.

 

[Beman]

Hi there. Yes that is a thermal burn. When you take her to the vet get silver sulfadiazine cream for it. In the mean time you can put regular neosporin on it. But it needs to be the kind without the pain med in it. So just regular neosporin and gently apply with a qtip all along that area.

Should you want to do a help form for us to review your husbandry let us know and we can post that for you to fill out.

 

[Sdye84]

Thank you! I just put some ointment on her ( she was not happy) and yes I would love to review husbandry. Let me know what I need to do. she is my first but other than the burn seems healthy and happy.. good color.. great appetite.. relatively friendly (other than putting the ointment on)

 

[Beman]

Thank you! I just put some ointment on her ( she was not happy) and yes I would love to review husbandry. Let me know what I need to do. she is my first but other than the burn seems healthy and happy.. good color.. great appetite.. relatively friendly (other than putting the ointment on)

Your welcome. Here is the form. Just fill it out with detail and add pictures of the cage lights down

Chameleon Info:

• Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
• Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
• Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
• Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
• Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
• Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
• History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.

Cage Info:

• Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
• Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
• Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
• Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
• Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
• Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?
• Location - Where are you geographically located?

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.

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Please Note:

1. The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
2. Photos can be very helpful.