New trio of Jacksons all about a year old, bought from Florida supplier and possibly wild caught. At home, fat and happy for 6 months. Female #1 dropped 10 healthy babies. Since delivery of the litter 5w ago the white part of her poop has been tinged orange or pink. Should I call 911? I have no experience with rx and debugging WC. Can you help?
WC Jacksons red poop?
- Thread starter jodeoh60
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Species--Jacksons, 12m old? From Florida, poss WC
Screen Cage-- two, male separate from two females, 2x2x4ft, dense plantings (fake)
Temp--cool basement, 75w bulb for 12hrs, UV also, 60-65F at night.
Food--crickets, calcium daily and vitamins dusted weekly
Water---overnight drip shower 4x weekly, plus spray in cage with spring water.
Handling--briefly 4x weekly to transfer to shower cage, no aggression or darkening when handled.
Screen Cage-- two, male separate from two females, 2x2x4ft, dense plantings (fake)
Temp--cool basement, 75w bulb for 12hrs, UV also, 60-65F at night.
Food--crickets, calcium daily and vitamins dusted weekly
Water---overnight drip shower 4x weekly, plus spray in cage with spring water.
Handling--briefly 4x weekly to transfer to shower cage, no aggression or darkening when handled.
coldbloodedAL
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She is dehydrated. Mist her longer and more often, then watch her urate to make sure it gets nice and white. You shou consider having fecals done on all of them to check for parasites as well
they sound dehydrated which seems more common in Jacksons. No need to call 911 . You do need to check out your husbandry though and get them more moisture.
You can fill out the How to Help Form in the Health Section copy it and paste to fill in answers.
One thing I see is you drip and mist at night if I read that correct. They can't possibly be drinking while sleeping.Its nice to keep humidity up through night and cool but that seem unnecessary. You need plenty of mist sessions morning afternoon evening as well. From the sounds you need long misting sessions. Also feeders that are juicy and well hydrated. Hornworms help in hydration. Dewormers are just going to dehydrate more so that is not as important at the moment.
You can fill out the How to Help Form in the Health Section copy it and paste to fill in answers.
One thing I see is you drip and mist at night if I read that correct. They can't possibly be drinking while sleeping.Its nice to keep humidity up through night and cool but that seem unnecessary. You need plenty of mist sessions morning afternoon evening as well. From the sounds you need long misting sessions. Also feeders that are juicy and well hydrated. Hornworms help in hydration. Dewormers are just going to dehydrate more so that is not as important at the moment.
Al--every other night they are overnighted in our shower, much to my wife's chagrin. Hydration is the least of their problems. Can you be more specific about fecal testing? Honestly, I hate to admit this but my last experience at the vet cost me $120 for a $15 lizard that died anyway. Is there any way of diagnosing and treating at home? Thanks.
Jack--Dagnabit, I could not get that damned form to paste here, so I had to wing it. Our original lizard guy from Hawaii taught us the shower trick. Every day in the weather above 45F they are outside and misted for hours via the hose. And 4x weekly in our shower.
Is is a sign of infestation to have colored poop, or just dehydration? Thanks
ld put money that hydration is an issue from your description. Whats causing it don't know, that's why the form is good. Either way good luck treating for parasites will only make them more dehydrated.
If you can post a picture of the Poop sample that would be great . You sound like they are getting plenty water. You also seem to know what your doing with them as well. That symptom is very common in extremely dehydrated chameleon. If its bloody that may be different and some others will hopefully be able to give more informed advice.
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coldbloodedAL
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I did not say it was neccesary to treat for parasites immediately it should be considered eventually... Hydration should be your main concern at this time, she IS dehydrated. Please fill out the help form as soon as you can get it to work.
Solid Snake
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ColdbloodedAL is right.
If its not blood in her stool(blood will be well blood red) its dehydration. A dehydrated chams urates look orange. They should be white, the more orange the worse the dehydration.
Definitley fill out the form.
Here it is, so you can just click "quote" and fill it out in a reply, if your still having paste issues
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.
Pictures are helpful
911 will just send a cop to your house, if you told them that you need help with your chameleon. The cop will be concerned with where you are keeping your drugs.
So thats not going to help the chameleons.
If its not blood in her stool(blood will be well blood red) its dehydration. A dehydrated chams urates look orange. They should be white, the more orange the worse the dehydration.
Definitley fill out the form.
Here it is, so you can just click "quote" and fill it out in a reply, if your still having paste issues
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.
Pictures are helpful
911 will just send a cop to your house, if you told them that you need help with your chameleon. The cop will be concerned with where you are keeping your drugs.
So thats not going to help the chameleons.
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Yes there can be blood in stool, but the description is of the urate so its probably not this case.
Solid Snake
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Yes Ive changed it, my head and my hands were not linking up this early
You are absolutely right
