WHAT is that?

[nydiaz]

HI all, My 7 week old veiled has an appt with a reptile vet next week, but I need to know now what is that white fluff coming out of both nostrils? He still eats very well and drinks, his color is a beautifull green and he is breathing normally. no popping or crackling sounds. His stools are normal. someone told me that maybe there is too much salt in his diet? I gutload my crickets with (cricket mush from "Thoughts for food" that I bought from this website) Please tell me that it is nothing vital. thanks nydiaz

 

[Brad Ramsey]

It's from over supplementing.

There's some info on it here :

http://raisingkittytheveiledchameleon.blogspot.com/

-Brad

 

[SuperRad]

It can also be from hard water. In example you are using tap water.

 

[nydiaz]

Brad, Thanks so much for the info and the website. nydia

 

[nydiaz]

SuperRad, The hard water theory also makes alot of sense since the water in my building is hard. and i do use tap water to mist. Can bottled water help? I dont know I am looking at all angles. Hope my vet has answers. thanks nydia

 

[nydiaz]

Dear Brad, I just read the info on the website and YES that is it. I thought I was suppose to dust the cricket at every feeding untill 4 months of age. but i guess i was wrong. You do know that the tap water theory also makes sense since that is the type of water that is in my building, I will stop both. Thanks again nydia

 

[Brad Ramsey]

A vet trip is not necessary for this ( I assume you've come to that conclusion)
I have never had trouble with using tap water ... but ... I have lived in an old building that had old pipes.
The water was a bit suspect once it actually arrived in my sink. I think something like a Britta filter could benefit you as well as your chameleon.

-Brad