Weird lump on both sides of rear body?
- Thread starter Whighet
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Serbianchameleon
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Serbianchameleon
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Fill this and post it back here. Did you got him checked for parasites? Could you take a better pic maybe he has broken ribs?
I have no idea... But him being wild he could have had damage to the tail prior... Certain parasites do live under the skin as well but that would seem unlikely to me with it being on both sides of his body. A really good Chameleon Vet would be a great idea. Getting a fecal done to ensure there is not a parasite load as well.
@jannb What are good vets in FL?
@jannb What are good vets in FL?
Whighet
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Chameleon Info:
- Your Chameleon - Male Veiled Chameleon, I have had for 3 days old. (Wild caught by someone else the same day I got him)
- Handling - Have not handled him at all. Do not want to stress him out.
- Feeding - 5 Live crickets. Have not seen him eat but the crickets are gone.
- Supplements - Repti Calcium dusted crickets
- Watering - Have not seen him drink, I mist the cage every hour or less.
- Fecal Description - Have not seen any fecal droppings yet
- History - Was a wild Chameleon found in SW FL, walking on the road.
Cage Info:
- Cage Type - Screen, 16x16x32 unfortunately for now. Was an emergency setup. Ordered a 2x2x4 dragon strand.
- Lighting - Cheap 5.0 UVB that comes in the crap zoo med kit and a 100w heat bulb.
- Temperature - No too sure about temperatures, I ordered a measurer.
- Humidity - Not sure.
- Plants - Yes, a sweet viburnum.
- Placement - On a small stand, about 3 1/2 feet from the top of the cage.
- Location - Florida USA.
@jannb do you have vet recommendations for FL?
jannb
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There’s several good one. OP Where are you located in FL?
