Sudden Weak Chameleon! PLEASE HELP!

[deadhd5]

I think she definitely is developing mbd, but it is not too far along. A trip to the vet for some liquid calcium would be a good idea.

 

[carol5208]

I think she definitely is developing mbd, but it is not too far along. A trip to the vet for some liquid calcium would be a good idea.

that is most likely without the calcium and the uvb, but I still would have her xrayed for eggs just to be safe. Either way she should be evaluated by a vet.

 

[deadhd5]

that is most likely without the calcium and the uvb, but I still would have her xrayed for eggs just to be safe. Either way she should be evaluated by a vet.

Agreed especially with those temps and feeding schedule, could be a lot of eggs

Good luck chameleonjules, we are here to advise and support you!

 

[ChameleonJules]

actually her limbs do not look bad. She does look like she might have eggs though. Has she ever laid before? Do you have a laying bin in the cage for her. If she does have eggs, and cannot lay she will become eggbound and die. I would take her to a vet and have her xrayed for possible eggs. If she is not moving she needs to be seen by a vet anyways.

Please don't take this wrong, but is this really a possibility right now? She has no strength in her legs, can't hold her head up, or grasp too well with her claws. The local vet doesn't see exotic pets until Monday.

 

[Kate]

Start with the uv and start supplementing her food.. You are going to have problems with that if she is not eating. If she were mine I would book that appointment on Monday but if someone can see her sooner that would be good. If she is carrying eggs and lacking calcium she may not be able to pass them, become egg bound and die.

 

[ChameleonJules]

Thank you everyone, I found a vet to see her tomorrow.

 

[Lovereps]

Glad she will be seen sooner.
Hope you'll let us know how things go and that she is on the mend soon .
If you can get hold of some Phoenisworms aka calciworms--those actaully have a very good amount of calcium in them.
Don't personally know this place but their page tells about the worms:
http://www.exotic-pets.co.uk/phoenix-worms.html

 

[amandagreeneyez]

To make supplementing easier, I use Repashy Calcium Plus, as does the breeder I got my guy from. Some choose to add a calcium d3 supplement bi monthly. This supplement is easy to use, just a dash in a cup and swirl your feeders about in it to get them lightly coated (not caked!). A few I have read about aren't entirely satisfied with the product; that being said I emphasize on the word "few". There is an incredible blog created in regards to chameleon care on this forum that address chameleon care specifics and even addresses the needs of specific breeds. Its incredibly informative & I definately recommend reading it. Additionally, other feeders can be ordered online. Silkworms are another insect that can be offered as another staple (variation is best). Mulberry Farms offers the and you can purchase a powder version of silkworm food from them as well; they are high in calcium & very easy to care for.

 

[ReptileLove18]

how did the vet visit go? how is she doing?