I have one supplement without vitamin D3 and then another one for vitamin Repashy vitamin A Plus. Vitamin D3 I use once or twice a week the other I use once a week too. And yes it is a white crusty film.
I use ReptiSun T5.
Hi. Can you please post some pics of what supplements you are currently using? It would be great to see some pics of your chameleon and the eye problem too. It does sound like a vitamin A problem, but possibly an overdosage of it.
It won’t let me post a picture I guess the “file is too big” but I use a supplement that is Repashy vitamin A. One of his eyes the vet said he could of scratched and scared it and he won’t use it but now his other eye is having problems also having a foggy look I guess is the best way I can explain it which is also shown in his bad eye. I wanted to try and use the ointment the vet gave me but it crusted over his eye and I don’t want that to happen again.
Pascal is about 1 1/2 to 2 years old is what I was told. He is a male Panther Chameleon. I have had him since March. I try not to handle him all the time but do once in awhile to give him showers. I feed him crickets and horn worms every other day with his supplement schedule his supplement without D3 two to one time per week and his vitamin a supplement twice a month. I feed his crickets the foods my vet recommended. I use a dripper and put the reptisafe water conditioner. I have seen him drink but not for about a week unless he does it while I’m out. His fecal matter is sold dark brown and white part attached and he hasn’t been tested for parasites. He is in a screen cage the big one the pet store provided used a shower curtain on the outside to help with humidity ( I live in Colorado). Lighting his heat lamp is the one the pet store gave me as well Zoo Med lamp fixture and the daylight blue bulb 60W. His UVB is the Reptisun T5 long rod. Temperature is 85 during the day 50 to 60 at night. Oh I also mist throughout the day have a fogger set for every hour for 30 minutes. Humidity levels is from 50 to 60 during the day and 70 to 80 at night. I have two big live plants both pothos. His cage is by my closet not a high traffic area and his cage is taller than me. I’m (5’5). And again I live in Colorado.
Wow thank you so much! I will definitely make those changes and see how he improves.@Hannah_tomes
I'll put my responses in bold. Sorry if it's a lot to read in advance! I want to be helpful for you.
Pascal is about 1 1/2 to 2 years old is what I was told. He is a male Panther Chameleon. I have had him since March. I try not to handle him all the time but do once in awhile to give him showers.
Sounds like a cute guy. I believe back in the day it was recommended to give chameleons showers to help with their shedding, but they're actually dry shedders and won't typically need extra help outside of their usual misting/dripping routine.
I feed him crickets and horn worms every other day
I've attached a list of feeder insects for chameleons. They sure do love hornworms, but they're more of a treat bug rather than a staple. If you're able to find silkworms, BSFL, and/or dubia roaches (or discoid roaches if dubia roaches are illegal in your state) the variety would be appreciated by Pascal I'm sure
with his supplement schedule his supplement without D3 two to one time per week and his vitamin a supplement twice a month. I feed his crickets the foods my vet recommended.
Figuring out proper supplementation may be the key to solving his eye problems.
The supplementation schedule should be as such: Calcium without d3 is given at almost every meal EXCEPT for two days of the month where, instead, you will dust the feeders with a multivitamin. Make sure the bugs are lightly dusted, and not appearing as powdered donuts. I use this one personally.
Twice a month, you will use a multivitamin. I recommend this specific one, reptivite. You will give this to Pascal once every other week. So, say, the 1st monday of the month, and then the 3rd monday of the month. Whatever works for you.
It is not recommended to give your chameleon a vitamin a supplement. Unfortunately, it's not really known how much is too much, and it can be easy to overdose and harm the chameleon. I would replace your vitamin a supplement with the multivitamin as soon as possible.
I use a dripper and put the reptisafe water conditioner. I have seen him drink but not for about a week unless he does it while I’m out.
Chameleons are shy drinkers! This is okay. We only really can tell how hydrated they are based on their urates.
His fecal matter is sold dark brown and white part attached and he hasn’t been tested for parasites.
And, since it's white, it does sound like he is keeping himself hydrated. It's not a bad idea to rule out parasites when next you visit the vet, also.
He is in a screen cage the big one the pet store provided used a shower curtain on the outside to help with humidity ( I live in Colorado). Lighting his heat lamp is the one the pet store gave me as well Zoo Med lamp fixture and the daylight blue bulb 60W.
As pretty as they are, colored light bulbs aren't kind to chameleon eyes. They can irritate and cause damage to their eyes. Bulbs such as these would be an improvement!
His UVB is the Reptisun T5 long rod. Temperature is 85 during the day 50 to 60 at night. Oh I also mist throughout the day have a fogger set for every hour for 30 minutes. Humidity levels is from 50 to 60 during the day and 70 to 80 at night. I have two big live plants both pothos. His cage is by my closet not a high traffic area and his cage is taller than me. I’m (5’5). And again I live in Colorado.
I'm unaware of the exact numbers to aim for with Panthers in particular, but I'd really, super recommend watching Neptune's ultimate care guide for panther chameleons. It's very in depth and will let you know a good supplementation and misting schedule, on top of basic care things. I will say, you don't need to mist nearly that much. You should generally only mist twice a day, once in the morning, and once at night, for a duration of 2 minutes or more. You want to be sure that surfaces can dry out during the day so to discourage the growth of bacteria. As for foggers, I believe these are only recommended if your temps go below 68f at night. Your temp ranges sound good so maybe letting the fogger run for a few minutes during the night would be a good idea.
I know I've gone on for a long time, but is there anywhere you can upload your photos to and then link here from? Perhaps just resizing them would work too.
View attachment 363803View attachment 363804
I absolutely will! And yes it has been an emotional and stressful journey so far but I am determined to keep trying and getting more advice from others too!
My bad, I had no idea reptivite was not recommended. I see it all the time in Neptune's videos
It is great if you can not get anything else... But no it is not the best option. It is just readily available. Best option is repashy calcium plus LoD it is a complete multivitamin with A and D3 plus additional stuff. But they do not add phosphorus. Phosphorus is calcium binding so this is why it is not the best idea to have it in a calcium powder as it defeats the purpose of giving calcium.My bad, I had no idea reptivite was not recommended. I see it all the time in Neptune's videos
Thank you for that information, I'll make the switch, too!
It is a fine plain calcium without d3 to use. My favorite is the repashy NoD though. Super fine supplement that does not overly coat.Thank you for that information, I'll make the switch, too!
Is reptocal without d3 okay or is there a better option for that as well?
