How do I know if my chameleon is starving?
Signs that your chameleon is dying from dehydration include sagging skin, sunken eyes, loss of appetite, and lethargy.
What should I do if my chameleon is not eating?
The first thing to do is offer them a juicy chameleon treat. The best thing for this is a wax worm as chameleons go nuts for them, it’s their equivalent of chocolate! If your chameleon eats this it’s likely they’re just being picky eaters. Adding different insects should get them eating again.
When to take a chameleon to the vet?
A good rule of thumb is if you suspect a minor issue as to why your chameleon hasn’t eaten and it’s been 7 to 10 days since they last ate then you need to take them to the vet. Chameleons can go without food this long OK but any longer than that, regardless of the suspected cause, I recommend a vet visit.
Why does my chameleon have pus in its mouth?
It can also be the result of poor supplement provision or if the chameleon has injured their tongue somehow. Mouth Rot – This is a mouth infection that has symptoms like yellow/green pus in the mouth, soft jaw or scab like marks on the outside of the mouth.
What causes a chameleon to have gout on its tongue?
Gout – This is a serious and painful condition caused by excess uric acids and salt building up and crystallizing in a chameleon’s system. Gout is either caused by too much protein in a chameleon’s diet or dehydration. Tongue Problems – This is largely swelling of the tongue caused by an infection.
The first thing to do is offer them a juicy chameleon treat. The best thing for this is a wax worm as chameleons go nuts for them, it’s their equivalent of chocolate! If your chameleon eats this it’s likely they’re just being picky eaters. Adding different insects should get them eating again.
A good rule of thumb is if you suspect a minor issue as to why your chameleon hasn’t eaten and it’s been 7 to 10 days since they last ate then you need to take them to the vet. Chameleons can go without food this long OK but any longer than that, regardless of the suspected cause, I recommend a vet visit.
It can also be the result of poor supplement provision or if the chameleon has injured their tongue somehow. Mouth Rot – This is a mouth infection that has symptoms like yellow/green pus in the mouth, soft jaw or scab like marks on the outside of the mouth.
Gout – This is a serious and painful condition caused by excess uric acids and salt building up and crystallizing in a chameleon’s system. Gout is either caused by too much protein in a chameleon’s diet or dehydration. Tongue Problems – This is largely swelling of the tongue caused by an infection.
