Weird side patch on my chameleon

[kelsochameleon]

Hello Everyone! We are new to chameleon forums! But we have been worried because our chameleon has a patch that got smaller when she was giving birth but it came back and it's bigger now. We think it is because she keeps clawing herself when she climbs and walks. She almost stabs herself, but how do we help make it better? She keeps getting her nail stuck in the patch and scratches. Can we use neosporin or polysporine?? Or do we need to put a bandage on it? Please check the pictures and give any advice you can.
Thank you!

 

[MissSkittles]

Yikes! That is a big nasty looking wound! If it’s infected it won’t heal. I really think she needs to be seen by a vet sooner than later. I’m not experienced enough to know about using neosporin or not, but do know that you can use medical grade manuka honey.

 

[The Wild One]

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[salty dog]

Ohhhh man......take it to a vet!!!

 

[SourGrape4u]

Spider bite?

 

[The Wild One]

Maybe @kinyonga has some good input?

 

[Ares05]

Yeah @kinyonga what do you think?

Has this wound/whatever it is gradually gotten bigger or did it come on pretty suddenly?

 

[Beman]

NO band aids! I am in full agreement that a Vet is needed. Looks like she may need antibiotics for infection as well.

 

[kinyonga]

No bandaids on it...
It looks like a burn to me...can you hold your hand at the closest place inside the cage to the basking light without having to move it?
It might be infected as @Beman said.
A trip to a good chameleon ver is what I would recommend.

 

[kelsochameleon]

Yikes! That is a big nasty looking wound! If it’s infected it won’t heal. I really think she needs to be seen by a vet sooner than later. I’m not experienced enough to know about using neosporin or not, but do know that you can use medical grade manuka honey.

What is Manuka honey?? And what does it do?

 

[kelsochameleon]

Yeah @kinyonga what do you think?

Has this wound/whatever it is gradually gotten bigger or did it come on pretty suddenly?

She kind of already had a spot when we got her in December. It got smaller but then returned to its normal size after she gave birth.

 

[kelsochameleon]

No bandaids on it...
It looks like a burn to me...can you hold your hand at the closest place inside the cage to the basking light without having to move it?
It might be infected as @Beman said.
A trip to a good chameleon ver is what I would recommend.

We will try the hand thing and see if we have to adjust the lights! Thank you!

 

[kelsochameleon]

like you all have advised, we are taking Kelso to the vet tomorrow! Thank you for your input everyone and we will let you know what the vet says!

 

[MissSkittles]

Manuka honey has antibacterial properties and can be used topically the same as neosporin. It can’t heal infection, but is beneficial in helping to heal clean (uninfected) wounds.
Glad to hear you’re taking Kelso to a vet. Do keep us posted.