I have a male veiled chameleon with a small area on the ridge of his spine that is white and dry. It looks like it is starting to crack (much like someone with very dry, cracked hands).Though at first I thought it was just shed but it seems to have progressed and in that area the ridge on his back has smoothed out. He is otherwise very healthy but I am concerned it might progress. Does this sound fungal? Thanks for the help.
Veiled problem
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serenitystarlite
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Pictures would probably help 
panthercham
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Here is the form you need to fill out....be as specific as possible and post a picture of the problem area as well if you can. The more details the better so that we are able to help as much as possible
https://www.chameleonforums.com/how-ask-help-66/
https://www.chameleonforums.com/how-ask-help-66/
Sorry, didn't realize this was a form...here's info..Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care? Veiled Chameleon/ Male/ 10 mo./ 9 mo
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon? infrequently
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders? gut loaded crickets, super worms occasionally/free choice 3 times/ week or so/ layer mash, fruit, greens..occasionall commercial mix
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule? calcium supplement once or twice/ week..brand varies
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use?mist, drip How often and how long to you mist?2 min daily mist, litre drip Do you see your chameleon drinking? yes
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings.Black/ white Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites? No
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you. No other health problems
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) screen/What are the dimensions? 4'X2'X2'
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule? Reptisun 5.0 flourescent UVB, 100 watt incandescent basking heat bulb
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? approx 70deg cag floor to 90deg basking/ Lowest overnight temp? 70 deg/How do you measure these temps? infrared gun
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? 55-65 How are you creating and maintaining these levels? mist, ambient room/What do you use to measure humidity? digital hygrometer
Plants - Are you using live plants?yes/ If so, what kind? schefflera
Placement - Where is your cage located? Reptile room/Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas?no/ At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor? 6'
Location - Where are you geographically located? Central In
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon? infrequently
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders? gut loaded crickets, super worms occasionally/free choice 3 times/ week or so/ layer mash, fruit, greens..occasionall commercial mix
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule? calcium supplement once or twice/ week..brand varies
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use?mist, drip How often and how long to you mist?2 min daily mist, litre drip Do you see your chameleon drinking? yes
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings.Black/ white Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites? No
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you. No other health problems
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) screen/What are the dimensions? 4'X2'X2'
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule? Reptisun 5.0 flourescent UVB, 100 watt incandescent basking heat bulb
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? approx 70deg cag floor to 90deg basking/ Lowest overnight temp? 70 deg/How do you measure these temps? infrared gun
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? 55-65 How are you creating and maintaining these levels? mist, ambient room/What do you use to measure humidity? digital hygrometer
Plants - Are you using live plants?yes/ If so, what kind? schefflera
Placement - Where is your cage located? Reptile room/Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas?no/ At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor? 6'
Location - Where are you geographically located? Central In
Julirs
New Member
I love it when a form is filled out and it looks fabulous! The only thing I will mention is that you need to make sure you up the supplementing by using a no D3 calcium 5-6 X weekly, one with D3 twice monthly, and a multivite once a month. Can you please take a picture of the chameleon?
Probably is just shed...now that I re-read my first post I feel kinda silly "...area on the ridge of his spine that is white and dry. It looks like it is starting to crack (much like someone with very dry, cracked hands).Though at first I thought it was just shed but it seems to have progressed ..." duh! Just thought I should check with the community.
