cartycinema
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Hi all. This is my first time posting, as I've run into a strange situation with my beautiful female veiled, Daisy. She is about 7/8 months old (give or take a month), and I've had her since she was ~3-4 months old.
Three weeks ago, she began displaying her receptive colors. Shortly after, I noticed her throat began to puff up and stay puffed up. It appears to be edema, but I can't figure out if it is because of hormonal changes or if I have done something wrong on my end. I've read on these forums that it can happen when a female becomes gravid, but I haven't heard much about it happening during the receptive phase.
I'm planning on taking her to a vet regardless, but I was curious if anyone had any insight into what is currently happening with my little girl.
Your Chameleon - Female Veiled Chameleon, ~7/8 Months Old.
Handling - Twice a week for up to 5 minutes.
Feeding - Crickets and Dubia Roaches. She gets 7-10 appropriately sized insects a day. The feeders are all gut-loaded with carrots, sweet potatoes, and leafy greens. The feeders are dusted in ReptiCalcium (NO D3) daily, and a 2x a month in Repashy Calcium Plus LoD
Watering - Automatic mister. Sprayed 2x a day (7am and 7pm) for 30 seconds.
Fecal Description - White urates (no orange tip), solid brown poop.
History - I bought her in July when she was about ~3/4 months old. She has been very healthy since then. No parasites or any health issues so far.
Cage Type - 2'x2'x4' ReptiBreeze XL with 3 sides of insulation.
Lighting - Arcadia 6% (on mesh), Jungle Dawn (on mesh), and 75 W heat lamp (raised above cage).
Temperature - 72F (ambient), 85 (basking).
Humidity - 60% during the day, 85% at night.
Plants - Pothos, Money Tree, and Ficus.
Placement - In my bedroom, with very little foot traffic.
Location - North Carolina.
Here are pictures:
And here is a picture of my enclosure:
Three weeks ago, she began displaying her receptive colors. Shortly after, I noticed her throat began to puff up and stay puffed up. It appears to be edema, but I can't figure out if it is because of hormonal changes or if I have done something wrong on my end. I've read on these forums that it can happen when a female becomes gravid, but I haven't heard much about it happening during the receptive phase.
I'm planning on taking her to a vet regardless, but I was curious if anyone had any insight into what is currently happening with my little girl.
Your Chameleon - Female Veiled Chameleon, ~7/8 Months Old.
Handling - Twice a week for up to 5 minutes.
Feeding - Crickets and Dubia Roaches. She gets 7-10 appropriately sized insects a day. The feeders are all gut-loaded with carrots, sweet potatoes, and leafy greens. The feeders are dusted in ReptiCalcium (NO D3) daily, and a 2x a month in Repashy Calcium Plus LoD
Watering - Automatic mister. Sprayed 2x a day (7am and 7pm) for 30 seconds.
Fecal Description - White urates (no orange tip), solid brown poop.
History - I bought her in July when she was about ~3/4 months old. She has been very healthy since then. No parasites or any health issues so far.
Cage Type - 2'x2'x4' ReptiBreeze XL with 3 sides of insulation.
Lighting - Arcadia 6% (on mesh), Jungle Dawn (on mesh), and 75 W heat lamp (raised above cage).
Temperature - 72F (ambient), 85 (basking).
Humidity - 60% during the day, 85% at night.
Plants - Pothos, Money Tree, and Ficus.
Placement - In my bedroom, with very little foot traffic.
Location - North Carolina.
Here are pictures:
And here is a picture of my enclosure:
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