Extensionofgreen
Chameleon Enthusiast
my pair is still going strong, with no further issues, since the male had the yellow skin patches biopsied. The female also has some yellow patches. The biopsy revealed non specific inflammation. Speaking to other Calumma keepers has determined this to be normal occurrence and the areas resolve themselves with time and turn green again.
Since the occurrence of these yellow patches often coincides with a molt, my suspicion is that the animals scrape their soft, new, skin on the materials and foliage in there enclosure. Any bacteria, plant saps, or irritants, even simple dust entering those small abrasions cause the inflammation. They aren't fungal, are non spreading, don't harm the animal or indicate and need for concern, and the areas disappear on their own.
Anyway, here is my pair today. They are both doing fantastically and eating regularly, as well as utilizing the extra space I provided them.
Since the occurrence of these yellow patches often coincides with a molt, my suspicion is that the animals scrape their soft, new, skin on the materials and foliage in there enclosure. Any bacteria, plant saps, or irritants, even simple dust entering those small abrasions cause the inflammation. They aren't fungal, are non spreading, don't harm the animal or indicate and need for concern, and the areas disappear on their own.
Anyway, here is my pair today. They are both doing fantastically and eating regularly, as well as utilizing the extra space I provided them.
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