AngieL
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So I've been reading a lot of topics about gular edema on the forums recently so I don't know if I'm being paranoid or if there's something wrong with our girl.
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
Female veiled, about 8 months (not 100% sure) had her for 31/2 months.
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
We have never handled her. She comes out onto her fake tree sometimes.
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
She gets 1-3 bugs a day depending on size. She gets locusts, brown crickets, silkworms alternated daily with some roaches in the mix (had dubia, currently fattening up some green bananas) and have received some butter worms too.
Gutloads are fresh veg- carrots sometimes, rocket, bell peppers, apples sometimes, steamed yam and dry gutload made from Sandrachameleon's recipe. We have used bug burger in the past but not for a couple of weeks.
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
We use exoterra plain calcium daily, not on silkworm day though, Komodo multivitamin with d3 twice a month. Have just received repashy calcium plus but are still researching on how to fit it in with the feeders and gutloads.
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
Dripper pretty much constantly and manual misting about 6 times a day. We see her drinking, sometimes she drinks loads and she enjoys a long shower with the spray bottle. We have good drainage and let the place dry before the next mist.
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
Good regular poo, usually once a day. Brown with good consistency, white urates.
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.
Sorry all we know is she came from Aberdeen purchased through our local pet shop.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
Reptibreeze 2x2x4
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
Arcadia t5 UVB in hood on top of the enclosure. 2 months old. 75w bulb for basking in a dome fixture raised off the roof with blocks of wood. Lights come on at 9am and go off at 9pm.
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
Basking spot is 80f, floor is about mid to low 70's night is low 60's. We have a temp gun and a crappy dial in the tank for quick reference. Has been backed up with a digi thermo hygrometer.
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
Humidity is 40-60 spiking to 70-80 during misting. Checked with digi thermo hygrometer. Shower curtain at the back to keep humidity in, it's pretty humid up here most of the time too.
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
We have a ficus and a dwarf palm and some fake leaves and vines. There is bamboo in there too.
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?
In the living room in the corner. She gets all day to herself (apart from school holidays and lunch time) not particularly high traffic. No vents or fans. The top of the enclosure is about 6 feet off the ground.
Location - Where are you geographically located?
Shetland isles uk.
Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.
She appears to have a swollen area between her front legs, it's sort of on the very bottom of her throat at the bottom of the area that puffs up when she's mad.
Here's the best pic I could get with my phone. She puffs up when we use the good camera. When she puffs up you can't see the abnormal area lol!
This is her home
I will take her to the vet if that's what she needs. We have a good vet here, not experienced with chameleons but I'm sure he would have some idea since he's a reptile guy and I'm sure he's willing to try. I did register Teal'c when we got her so perhaps he's looked into chams since then.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks,
Angie.
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
Female veiled, about 8 months (not 100% sure) had her for 31/2 months.
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
We have never handled her. She comes out onto her fake tree sometimes.
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
She gets 1-3 bugs a day depending on size. She gets locusts, brown crickets, silkworms alternated daily with some roaches in the mix (had dubia, currently fattening up some green bananas) and have received some butter worms too.
Gutloads are fresh veg- carrots sometimes, rocket, bell peppers, apples sometimes, steamed yam and dry gutload made from Sandrachameleon's recipe. We have used bug burger in the past but not for a couple of weeks.
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
We use exoterra plain calcium daily, not on silkworm day though, Komodo multivitamin with d3 twice a month. Have just received repashy calcium plus but are still researching on how to fit it in with the feeders and gutloads.
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
Dripper pretty much constantly and manual misting about 6 times a day. We see her drinking, sometimes she drinks loads and she enjoys a long shower with the spray bottle. We have good drainage and let the place dry before the next mist.
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
Good regular poo, usually once a day. Brown with good consistency, white urates.
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.
Sorry all we know is she came from Aberdeen purchased through our local pet shop.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
Reptibreeze 2x2x4
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
Arcadia t5 UVB in hood on top of the enclosure. 2 months old. 75w bulb for basking in a dome fixture raised off the roof with blocks of wood. Lights come on at 9am and go off at 9pm.
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
Basking spot is 80f, floor is about mid to low 70's night is low 60's. We have a temp gun and a crappy dial in the tank for quick reference. Has been backed up with a digi thermo hygrometer.
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
Humidity is 40-60 spiking to 70-80 during misting. Checked with digi thermo hygrometer. Shower curtain at the back to keep humidity in, it's pretty humid up here most of the time too.
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
We have a ficus and a dwarf palm and some fake leaves and vines. There is bamboo in there too.
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?
In the living room in the corner. She gets all day to herself (apart from school holidays and lunch time) not particularly high traffic. No vents or fans. The top of the enclosure is about 6 feet off the ground.
Location - Where are you geographically located?
Shetland isles uk.
Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.
She appears to have a swollen area between her front legs, it's sort of on the very bottom of her throat at the bottom of the area that puffs up when she's mad.
Here's the best pic I could get with my phone. She puffs up when we use the good camera. When she puffs up you can't see the abnormal area lol!
This is her home
I will take her to the vet if that's what she needs. We have a good vet here, not experienced with chameleons but I'm sure he would have some idea since he's a reptile guy and I'm sure he's willing to try. I did register Teal'c when we got her so perhaps he's looked into chams since then.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks,
Angie.
