Veiled chameleon

[anarki]

I recently got this male veiled chameleon from a pet shop. He has asymmetry in his eyes, one is smaller and near that eye he had a burn that I healed with betadine. I'm administering vitamins and from the feces it seems that the chameleon is well hydrated. UVB 6% 24W I only nebulize at night and before the lights are turned on

 

[anarki]

I add that from the photos the eye seems closed in reality it is open and alert, he eats without problems and is very voracious

 

[anarki]

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[MissSkittles]

Hi and welcome! He’s a cutie! I love pied. Regarding the eye, I would check in with a vet who has experience with chameleons. While it may be just something he was born with, it could also be a problem. Does he seem to be able to see well or at all out of that eye? If you move your hand towards his face on that side, does he react?

 

[anarki]

Thanks for the reply. Yes, the chameleon can see. If I put my hand near his eye, he gets nervous and swells up. He has no problem catching prey; he rarely misses. Anyway, yes, I'll see the vet. I feed him mainly grasshoppers and expose him to the sun twice a week.

 

[LizardLurkin]

Hello! It might not be a bad idea to fill out this form so we can see if all's well with his current care.
Pet shops don't often offer chameleons the care they need, and seem to get longterm issues due to this as well. As far as vets, a lot will see chameleons, but finding someone who is very competent with reptiles and familiar with chameleons would be best. Try searching arav for vets in your area if possible. If not in the US, google reptile vets in your area (or an hour or so out) and read reviews, maybe search specifically for those mentioning having their chameleon seen.

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.