Stupid Snow Storms

[almightykasumi]

Okay, I live in New York. I should be used to snow, which I am, but it needs to get its metaphorical butt out of here. This recent nor-easter left me with no power for FOUR days. Yes, I know people have it worse. I admit that im a spoiled child. The reason I feel out is because my family left me to go to New Orleans while I have college. I promise, this is relevant to chameleons, trust me.

Anyways, before it started snowing, the temperature dropped. I'm used to that. That's fine. Just put more wood in the wood stove. The the freaking power went out and I panic over my multiple pets that rely on heat and filters. I put hot water bottles with my lizards but my chameleon was difficult. She is small, just over a year old I am estimating. I had to sit with her in my hands with a heat pack wrapped in a towel so I wouldn't burn her.

Of course, she's a brat and doesn't stay still because all of a sudden, the world is interesting to the lazy girl. I put her back, shoving the pack in a corner and hoped it stayed up and prayed that she was smart enough to seek heat.

I replaced the packs and water bottles daily but she stopped moving, stopped eating, and had her eyes closed. She only opened her eyes when I picked her up. After 4 days of this, I'm stressing. I definitely picked out a few white hairs.

Whoever says lizards aren't real pets, you're dead wrong. My chameleon, Momo, is my CHILD.

I took her to the vet the day after I got my power back. She had not eaten or drank in those four days. Vet said she looked healthy and couldn't find anything wrong but she had a suspect.

MOTHER FREAKING NATURE!

THE THING THAT MADE MY THING IS TRYING TO KILL IT WITH ANOTHER THING!

What the hecc.

Okay, now I had to start "force" feeding. I followed their instructions on how to do it. It was relatively easy and Momo didn't bite me for once. The real problem was her grip strength. I swear I have tiny pin prick holes in my hand. At one point, one claw was so stuck in my skin that I had to remove it (gently). Does anyone else have the grip problem? It's not really a problem but you know what I mean.

Also, have you realised how strong their jaw is at such a young age?! She was able to rip the syringe from my hand, made marks on it with her razor sharp teeth and made loud pops as she slammed her jaws closed before I could get the syringe in. I keep getting reminded how amazing animals are and what they can actually do when they are presented with certain situations.

If you read all this, you deserve a sticker.

 

[Fiona's Mom]

Hope Momo is ok. You did teriffic in a very tough situation.

 

[timw1]

Looks like you did a great job considering the circumstances.

 

[Angelwolf]

They will go into a kind of hibernation when the temperature drops. Just make sure she is getting hydrated, and warmed up, and the rest will come. Good luck with her! I'm from Erie, PA ( Ya know. The "snowiest city on Earth!) And all this white crap NEEDS TO GO!! My baby girl is waiting to get shipped from FL, and I can't wait to meet her any more! I've been waiting all winter long!

 

[Fiona's Mom]

They will go into a kind of hibernation when the temperature drops. Just make sure she is getting hydrated, and warmed up, and the rest will come. Good luck with her! I'm from Erie, PA ( Ya know. The "snowiest city on Earth!) And all this white crap NEEDS TO GO!! My baby girl is waiting to get shipped from FL, and I can't wait to meet her any more! I've been waiting all winter long!

Get out of PA and come to FL to get her...stop in central FL to visit on the way.

 

[timw1]

We are suppose to get 18"-24" tomorrow into Thur.

 

[JacksJill]

Where do I go to get my sticker?
Hang in there. Hope that when Momo gets warmed back up she will get back to her normal habits.
It may take a few days to get her metabolism going again.

 

[Carlton]

Well, I wish some of that snow would park itself here. I live in AK...and have about 4" on the ground. Got that in December and barely a skiff since. In winters when the "arctic blast" wipes out the East Coast we don't get much of anything. Totally boring and we start wondering where our well water is going to come from next July. Its been a non-winter. If you want to see proof of climate change come to AK. Its getting obvious. Permafrost is receding, tundra ponds are going dry because there's no ice to seal the lakebeds, hillsides collapsing as soils compact, spruce trees dying because their roots don't get protection from deep snow every winter, forest insect pests expanding their range farther north, less and less ice and snow cover means more heat is absorbed by bare soils, glaciers and snowfields shrinking, toxic algae blooms in the oceans killing fish, marine birds and mammals, fish stocks collapsing so marine birds and mammals starving, you name it. More and more often the Iditerod sled dog race can't start on its historical road in Anchorage....not enough snow for the sled runners.

 

[Angelwolf]

Get out of PA and come to FL to get her...stop in central FL to visit on the way.

I really wish I could!

 

[Fiona's Mom]

Well, I wish some of that snow would park itself here. I live in AK...and have about 4" on the ground. Got that in December and barely a skiff since. In winters when the "arctic blast" wipes out the East Coast we don't get much of anything. Totally boring and we start wondering where our well water is going to come from next July. Its been a non-winter. If you want to see proof of climate change come to AK. Its getting obvious. Permafrost is receding, tundra ponds are going dry because there's no ice to seal the lakebeds, hillsides collapsing as soils compact, spruce trees dying because their roots don't get protection from deep snow every winter, forest insect pests expanding their range farther north, less and less ice and snow cover means more heat is absorbed by bare soils, glaciers and snowfields shrinking, toxic algae blooms in the oceans killing fish, marine birds and mammals, fish stocks collapsing so marine birds and mammals starving, you name it. More and more often the Iditerod sled dog race can't start on its historical road in Anchorage....not enough snow for the sled runners.

Ok...now I am literally depressed!

 

[Carlton]

Ok...now I am literally depressed!

Sorry. I am too unfortunately.

 

[Angelwolf]

Perfect remedy: go look at those little green googly-eyed scale babies, and you will instantly feel better!

 

[Camo Charlie]

Okay, I live in New York. I should be used to snow, which I am, but it needs to get its metaphorical butt out of here. This recent nor-easter left me with no power for FOUR days. Yes, I know people have it worse. I admit that im a spoiled child. The reason I feel out is because my family left me to go to New Orleans while I have college. I promise, this is relevant to chameleons, trust me.

Anyways, before it started snowing, the temperature dropped. I'm used to that. That's fine. Just put more wood in the wood stove. The the freaking power went out and I panic over my multiple pets that rely on heat and filters. I put hot water bottles with my lizards but my chameleon was difficult. She is small, just over a year old I am estimating. I had to sit with her in my hands with a heat pack wrapped in a towel so I wouldn't burn her.

Of course, she's a brat and doesn't stay still because all of a sudden, the world is interesting to the lazy girl. I put her back, shoving the pack in a corner and hoped it stayed up and prayed that she was smart enough to seek heat.

I replaced the packs and water bottles daily but she stopped moving, stopped eating, and had her eyes closed. She only opened her eyes when I picked her up. After 4 days of this, I'm stressing. I definitely picked out a few white hairs.

Whoever says lizards aren't real pets, you're dead wrong. My chameleon, Momo, is my CHILD.

I took her to the vet the day after I got my power back. She had not eaten or drank in those four days. Vet said she looked healthy and couldn't find anything wrong but she had a suspect.

MOTHER FREAKING NATURE!

THE THING THAT MADE MY THING IS TRYING TO KILL IT WITH ANOTHER THING!

What the hecc.

Okay, now I had to start "force" feeding. I followed their instructions on how to do it. It was relatively easy and Momo didn't bite me for once. The real problem was her grip strength. I swear I have tiny pin prick holes in my hand. At one point, one claw was so stuck in my skin that I had to remove it (gently). Does anyone else have the grip problem? It's not really a problem but you know what I mean.

Also, have you realised how strong their jaw is at such a young age?! She was able to rip the syringe from my hand, made marks on it with her razor sharp teeth and made loud pops as she slammed her jaws closed before I could get the syringe in. I keep getting reminded how amazing animals are and what they can actually do when they are presented with certain situations.

If you read all this, you deserve a sticker.

This how strong there bite is,made my daughter bleed on her finger Camo is very aggressive ,I have to handle him with gloves now,and yes there nails claw into my skin and leaves lots of little cuts.