Are you not supposed to hold chameleons?
No chameleon enjoys being handled by people. Chameleons should only be considered as pets on par with tropical fish – great to behold, but not intended to be actually touched or held.
What to do if your chameleon’s eye is swollen?
Chameleons rely heavily on their eyesight, so if you notice that your chameleon’s eye seems swollen or demonstrates another other symptom, make an appointment with a certified reptile veterinarian immediately. They will likely flush out the eye and prescribe a saline solution and antibiotic.
Why do chameleons have turrets in their eyes?
The chameleons shown here have vitamin A deficiency. The solution, if it is a deficiency, is to give them vitamin A to replenish their vitamin stores. Sometimes the eye turrets will sink in as a sign of exhaustion or dehydration.
Can a veiled chameleon open his right eye?
My veiled chameleon has perked up over the last couple of days and is moving around and eating. However, he still closes the right eye and is moving it around inside the lid and rubbing it. When I come into the room or feed him, he opens both eyes fine.
How can you tell if a chameleon is sick?
If the cage is filthy, more than likely, parasites and other pathogens will live there. As the chameleons move around the cage, they will get infected with the parasites. Signs of parasites on your chameleon include diarrhea, emaciation, constipation, a swollen belly]
Chameleons rely heavily on their eyesight, so if you notice that your chameleon’s eye seems swollen or demonstrates another other symptom, make an appointment with a certified reptile veterinarian immediately. They will likely flush out the eye and prescribe a saline solution and antibiotic.
Is it normal for chameleons to have their eyes closed?
There is one time where it is acceptable for your chameleon to have their eyes closed during the day. And that is when they are settling in to go to sleep. In the wild, the transition between day and night is gradual and the chameleon has the warning and time to find a good place to sleep.
What does it mean when a chameleon falls asleep?
Please understand – chameleons do not fall asleep around you to show trust. It is a sign of high stress. Continuing to handle them beyond this point is driving them further into their state of stress. This is NOT a sign of love. This is a sign that you are killing them.
How does a chameleon adjust to day and night?
In the wild, the transition between day and night is gradual and the chameleon has the warning and time to find a good place to sleep. In captivity they must adjust to a sudden switch from day to night as the lights go out.
Can chameleons overdose on D3?
It is possible to overdose any pet on vitamins and/or minerals. Unless a reptile has the appropriate ultraviolet spectrum to make vitamin D3 in the body, it won’t be able to properly absorb and utilize calcium given in any form.
Why is my chameleon’s eye bulging?
The most common reason for swollen eye(s) in chameleons is hypovitaminosis A (vitamin A deficiency). Other things that can cause a swollen eye are a traumatic injury, parasitic problems, infection and tumor, to name some.
What supplements do I need to give my chameleon?
If raising them yourself, providing a calcium source, as well as calcium rich food items such as collard and mustard greens, along with Vitamin A rich foods like carrots and squash, is the best way to prepare the insects to be part of a balanced diet. Calcium: Chameleons require additional calcium supplementation.
