Yellow Skin Lumps

[The Scrill]

Hi,

So I just moved my yemen chameleon's branch a little closer to his light about 3 days ago, because its starting to get much colder here in Oregon. Today I noticed clear yellow sacs (kind of like a blister) by the ridge of his back spines. I think it might be some kind of blister burn, but I'm not sure (they are kind of squishy like a blister). It would make sense, since its on the point of his body closest to his basking light. Let me know your thoughts please.


Thanks,

Patrick

 

[djfishygillz]

His basking light is probably to hot and he has been burned. You need to move the basking light to a safer position asap.

 

[djfishygillz]

Also he will need topical cream to ensure it does not get infected. I would sterilize his enclosure as well.

 

[CarlC]

You need to raise that bulb or lower the branch asap so the animal doesn't keep getting burnt.

Putting anything on the blister isn't really going to help the raw skin underneath. I would think a vet would pop the blisters and then apply medication.

Carl

 

[djfishygillz]

You need to raise that bulb or lower the branch asap so the animal doesn't keep getting burnt.

Putting anything on the blister isn't really going to help the raw skin underneath. I would think a vet would pop the blisters and then apply medication.

Carl

Sorry I should of said more, popping them and then medication would be the correct way, but I am not a vet so I would still recommend a visit.

 

[The Scrill]

Do I need to pop them before I apply ointment? I don't have enough money for a vet visit at the moment and I don't think my chameleon would not appreciate me popping his blisters. Is there a chance that they won't burst and become infected? I would be fine applying ointment on this skin on the outside, but popping his blisters seems a little much. Please if anyone has experienced this problem please let me know your thoughts.

Thanks

 

[pssh]

I've never seen that before, but it does seem like it could be from a burn. It's best to create a basking zone by putting several branches under the lamp at varying distances so he can move between them as needed. If he only has one branch and it is too hot, he is either forced to burn in an attempt to get warm, or stay cold. I find that using a higher watt bulb is generally better than moving the branch(es) higher.

I don't know about popping them yourself. Maybe ask Dr. O or Ferretinmyshoes about it since they are vets.

 

[ridgebax1]

Do not pop the blister. You should never pop any type of blister (burns or friction blisters) even in people. This is the body's attempt at healing the burn. Don't touch them or put ointment on them just leave them alone and keep a close eye on them. If it stays intact the fluid should reabsorb and it is less likely to get infected. It will heal without a problem then. I would not put anything on it unless it spontaneously pops. This is a second degree burn and the tissue underneath is not dead and should not be debrided. If it spontaneously pops then it will need some type of medication such a silvadene and the animal should be seen by a vet. And yes lower the branch, raise the light or decrease the wattage.

 

[The Scrill]

I put a little coconut oil on it to soothe it, but other than that he is doing much better. The blisters are pretty much entirely healed, however some of the spikes on his spine got singed. I have several different vines for him to get down on so he's not forced in that one spot. That's just his main basking spot, but I have lowered it significantly since then.

Thanks for all your help,

Patrick