Veiled with inflamed nostril with yellow discharge, smelly mouth.

[Nbologna]

he is still eating but not climbing or moving very much. Has some yellow discharge and a smelly mouth. Any ideas what could be going on?

 

[elizaann2]

Hello and welcome! Its possible that is mouth rot or some kind of infection. He needs an exotic vet with chameleon care experience asap. Are you sure you have a male? His casque looks quite small for a male.

 

[CalamityCrow]

Welcome to the forums! We're glad you're here. Echoing Elizaann2 - that's DEFINITELY a vet visit because that's probably some sort of infection. I'd do that ASAP. Afterwards, I'd fill out the husbandry review form here as a reply so we can get a good idea of what might have caused this issue.

Also can you post images of the backs of your cham's rear feet? If it has a little spur there, it's a male. No spur is female. From the pics you posted, it definitely looks like a female, and if you don't have a lay bin for her, that's going to be a problem soon too.

Form: Please also post photos of your whole enclosure including the lights, and more photos of your cham.
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.

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Please Note:

1. The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
2. Photos can be very helpful.

 

[Beman]

Hi there welcome to the forum. Fill out the form posted above and post more pics of the entire cham and of the entire enclosure lights down. This baby has quite a bit going on. Infection in the mouth... But I am also seeing signs of MBD.

We can help with husbandry but you are going to need a reptile vet asap for this one.

 

[elizaann2]

Let us know if you need help finding a vet. I’m out and about but can send info later if you need it.

 

[elizaann2]

Please see the attached.

 

[Nbologna]

View attachment 341567he is still eating but not climbing or moving very much. Has some yellow discharge and a smelly mouth. Any ideas what could be going on?

Unfortunately he did pass away, and still don’t know what really was wrong with him. To answer some questions, yes he is a male but just with a small casque. He was also very old for a veiled chameleon, around 9 years old or older. He was on a diet of insects (calcified dubia roaches and large crickets) and various fruits and vegetables. We noticed he was losing weight and realized he was too slow to catch any insects so we had to start hand feeding him by holding the insect in place for him. We had a mister for him and a water dish we kept in there 24/7, we did catch him drinking from it as well.

 

[GrannyK]

Unfortunately he did pass away, and still don’t know what really was wrong with him. To answer some questions, yes he is a male but just with a small casque. He was also very old for a veiled chameleon, around 9 years old or older. He was on a diet of insects (calcified dubia roaches and large crickets) and various fruits and vegetables. We noticed he was losing weight and realized he was too slow to catch any insects so we had to start hand feeding him by holding the insect in place for him. We had a mister for him and a water dish we kept in there 24/7, we did catch him drinking from it as well.

I’m so sorry for your loss, it’s hard every time. But he had a very long life if close to 9 yrs old, kudos to you and him for the long journey. I can only hope my guys make it close to that. Thank you for sharing his story with us. You never know who you may help in the future.

 

[elizaann2]

Wow 9 years old, that is amazing! I can only hope I get just as long with my chameleons.

I am sorry for your loss, sending you and prayers