Why does my chameleon have black spots?
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CasqueAbove
Chameleon Enthusiast
It does look like burns . Re evaluate your heat. If it is hot to hold your hand on the screen she can burn herself. It is common. Make sure you can hold your hand on the screen
MissSkittles
Chameleon Enthusiast
Could you post some pics of your enclosure, including the lights please?
KhameleonMomz
Established Member
It looks like burns marks for sure, I would check your basking temps. to be below 95 and at least 6 inches from where she sits, also make sure she’s not in a position where she can easily climb near the light directly and hurt herself.
j3ssalyse
New Member
i just changed it because i realized she could climb directly under it and i think it was too close, thank you!!
QuinnieLeeBlu
Avid Member
I agree they look like burns i have a male panther chameleon who has black spots but they always go way mine do not look like yours
Klyde O'Scope
Chameleon Enthusiast
IDK. Personally, I would take her to a vet to get some Silver sulfadiazine ointment, but others may have more experience with this kind of thing.
KhameleonMomz
Established Member
My veiled has a couple of very small burns that have permanently changed his pigment to black but it hasn’t caused any real issues however your female seems to have pretty big spots of burns. I would ask someone with more expertise but I personally think she should be okay. If you go to a vet they may be able to give her an ointment of some sort.
Echo_the_chameleon
New Member
now im getting worried about my chameleons basking temp. its 75 watts and hes 8 months to a year old, he has a branch directly under it and a pothos plant right next to it. He will be fine right? i just wanna make sure XD
ERKleRose
Chameleon Enthusiast
How far away is his basking branch from the heat bulb, what is his basking temp?
Echo_the_chameleon
New Member
I dont exactly know his basking temp but this is his cage and the branch underneath
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ERKleRose
Chameleon Enthusiast
In the meantime, absolutely raise the heat bulb and fixture off of the screen. You said male for that cage picture and female in the beginning of the thread and first picture. Do you have 2+ chams or are you referring to the same one?
Echo_the_chameleon
New Member
No I dont really know how to measure the temperatures but i can figure it out online. I will absolutely raise his light. No i dont have 2 chams i only have the one boy. Thank you so much for the help.
ERKleRose
Chameleon Enthusiast
You need at least one digital thermometer with probe ASAP! Getting a digital infrared temp gun and/or more thermometers doesn’t hurt either (is actually recommended). Have you made an appointment with an experienced chameleon vet to treat his burns yet? Could you fill out this form, please? The more details, the better! Also include a pic top down of the lights above his cage.
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:
- The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
- Photos can be very helpful.
Vinesar21
Avid Member
I dont think Eco was not the OP
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