25 Signs your chameleon is SICK 

You’re welcome!!

Glad it was helpful!

Phew! It's totally normal for them to explore the bottom of their enclosure.

@@NeptunetheChameleonmy chameleon doesn’t seem to have any of these symptoms, but he sometimes is sort of leaning to the side of his branch as if he is falling off, and he falls off often? But we pick him up and he starts crawling on us all happy then goes back to his vines

It’s a sick baby chameleon 😅 Thanks for the constant support!!

Here is my video on closed eyes: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-r-wxhcP9PtM.html

Being lethargic can be a sign of sick chameleon. I would have your care reviewed and consider taking her to the vet.

Aww I love to hear that!! Good luck with them 🥳

That’s what I would use! Make sure your branches are in the correct spots and you have lots of plant coverage and places to hide.

I'd suggest watching this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2IESxfzFnmc.html

I have a video about not eating that you can watch here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-waCeIkQE1hw.html. Between the sneezing, not eating, and wanting to come out it definitely sounds concerning. But without more info on your care, I can’t really help you know what the cause may be or how to improve. So I’d have your care reviewed by me or someone on chameleonforums.com and consider making a vet appointment ASAP. You can book a video call with me here: linktr.ee/NeptuneTheChameleon

Sound like hissing instead of sneezing if it's when you hold him only

Oh noooo! That sounds really bad. Have you seen my veiled chameleon care guide video and made sure your care aligns with my recommendations?

@@NeptunetheChameleon okay i’ve just finished the video and im maybe thinking that he needs more calcium i just need some recommendations on where to get some because the one i own has d3 in it but what i think could have happened is he fell and landed on his back and hurt maybe due to lack of calcium which i need to give him more other than that i feed him properly with we’ll fed crickets every two to three days but i could be wrong your the expert but if anything you recommend doesn’t work i will schedule him a vet appointment right away once i have the money and also i dont know if this is relevant but after the fall his tail started to turn darker than his body like his full tail and i dont know if this is a bad sign or not

Thank you! He sure was :)

If he’s new, then he may need some time to get adjusted to his new enclosure. You need a linear T5 UVB bulb which is talked about in my videos and on my website: www.neptunethechameleon.com/lighting

Congrats on the new chameleon! And I have a video on tips for transporting a chameleon: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UbDS8PrZero.html Be sure to get a fecal test done when you go to the vet :)

As long as it goes back in, it’s okay. The issue is when it stays out and can dry up and cause problems.

@@NeptunetheChameleon thank uou

Potentially. But like the video mentions, without more info on your care and chameleon it’s impossible for me to really give input on your situation. Here is my video on eye issues: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-r-wxhcP9PtM.html

Please send me a message on Instagram or book a video call with me and I'll do my best to help! www.neptunethechameleon.com/book-a-call

Good luck! ☺️

He had eaten too many bugs too quickly. Nothing was physically wrong with him to have caused that.

@@NeptunetheChameleon Thank you for your response! 💯

I can't really say without more information or being able to see what it looks like. But if it doesn't get bigger or change, then maybe it's not concerning. I would keep an eye on it.

Have you considered booking a video call with me to review your care? Without seeing a picture of him and understanding how you care for him, it’s very difficult for me to figure out what’s going on. linktr.ee/NeptuneTheChameleon

Oh no, i hope hes doing good now since your last comment posting, im a little late for your reply! Buuuut I recommend starting out with some (20 usually)crickets that come in a lil cute box at petco/petsmart or buy max 40 crickets a day and have them roam the cage, usually the little box will have cricket food or water , and within a week your Chameleon will eat them up, the crickets keep themselves alive and clean , and slowly go up on the count of crickets to your liking depending how often you want to visit your store, I'd just check the Chameleon once in awhile because crickets are carnivores, so they will clean up the cage if there are any dead bugs or cricket's as well and they could nibble your Chameleon by chance if the crickets have no good, but they will most likely go at each other first. Treat the crickets with respect like they are little pets too with food water and a mini place to hide as well and sleep. This way the Chameleon will have to hunt for their food keeping them active too. The box describes crickets as juicy morsels, I stay away from hornworms because of their sharp claws and teeth. I learned that I can keep 40 crickets and it will last me about a week or more, and the crickets are easy for him to eat, they are not combative and damaging from what I saw. I probably will use the meal worms only for to coat their calcium vitamin powder feeding once a week or so, I noticed that if I powdered the crickets they would die within the day because the powder is so sticky they will be immobile etc suffocate etc, so I only powder things that will be eating within the hour etc. Do Not poeder the crickets! Let them thrive in your cage etc unless it's like a few and they are meant to be eatin within the hour because they will not live with the sticky vitamin powder made for Chameleons to eat. I hope this helps! Find me on tiktok for more questions you have ! @bubbletron3000 , I hope he gets better

I'd check his urates to determine if he is dehydrated.

Okay,Thank you for your help. What if he's not moving as much anymore, does that happen from time or should I take my Cham to the vet?.

@@jonathanescobar7371 If that’s unusual behavior for him, I’d take him to the vet.

Best way to know if your chameleon has any infections or parasites is to get blood work and a fecal test done.

So sorry to hear you're going through this. I agree that what you're describing aligns to what we see in chameleons right before they pass away. I will be thinking of you and your little guy 💚

@Neptune the Chameleon I thank you. However, you were exactly right. He had passed this morning. I will always miss him.

@@Withered_Folly awwwee😢😢😢😢 I'm so very sorry for your loss

@@LalaaCherry Me too.

@@Withered_Folly they are extremely difficult pets, we were given a Cham he’s about 8 months old now and we had in proper lights, his good lights died and we got the only ones that the pet store had left and almost lost him😭 he’s making his way back around,doing much much better,and we are babying,spoiling,speanding loads of money on his lil green bean self, and I will lose it if we lose him. So I really do sympathize with you wholeheartedly

Hmm. What supplements are you using and how often are you using them?

@NeptunetheChameleon well I haven't given any calcium in a while because I was concerned he didn't need it. He's in a outside enclosure with sunlight & shade providing plants here in Hawaii. The swelling is only on one side & has continued to swell more to the point you can see a obvious difference

@@nikolaiclever5543 Chameleon Academy has an awesome older podcast on keeping chameleons outside. Outdoor keep does require a different supplement schedule than keeping indoors. Without seeing your chameleon or knowing more about your care it's near impossible for me to try and figure out what is going on. You're welcome to book a video call with me and I can help you further: neptunethechameleon.simplybook.me/v2/

Chameleons go downhill very quickly. I'd get her to a vet and have your care reviewed ASAP. It's also worth mentioning that baths are not recommended for chameleons.

@@NeptunetheChameleon Thanks I will I didnt like bathe her I just spray her down every week

Yeah, if you already have a mister, or mist 3 times a day, I'm sure that the Chameleon bathes themselves with that or under their drinking dripper!

Hmm there are lots of different spots. Could be a growth, a burn, a bug bite, etc. I’d have to see it and know about you’re care to help further. You’re welcome to book a video call with me: neptunethechameleon.simplybook.me/v2/

You can always take them to an exotics vet for help. You’re also welcome to book a video call with me to review your enclosure and care and help figure out what might be going on: neptunethechameleon.simplybook.me/v2/

Thank you!!

That's not common behavior even after shedding. Like the video mentions, I'd suggest getting your care and enclosure reviewed and consider taking your chameleon to the vet.

Am I able to send you a video by chance?

Oh my goodness! I'll be rooting for Jingo 💚 Keep doing a great job with him.

@@NeptunetheChameleon Update! After a couple weeks of antibiotics his grip is SUPER strong and to my knowledge he hasn't fallen for a while! He looks to be in (almost) perfect health!

@@clydesdale1775 I'm so happy to hear that!!

I'm glad you're getting your new chameleon all set up! Here is the shelving unit I use: www.amazon.com/dp/B095Z4WGLL?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzclari071-20&creativeASIN=B095Z4WGLL&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3O75E57RVWGRY&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_qv_asin

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Potentially. Like I said in the beginning just because your chameleon is doing one of these things doesn't mean it's a cause for concern. But if you notice any unusual changes from their baseline behavior, then I would start to investigate further.

I was wondering as well. Our babies typically grab their tails or other arm when they get the zoomies for the food cup or go from their jungle sticks back into their home. I just thought of it as them focusing on what I'm doing and not what they're doing, which is very likely

Both of those videos can be found in my bug video playlist: ru-vid.com/group/PLBkCuo7YecLaajwdIwHWe084sO6XT7d9M

That sounds like a sick chameleon to me! I would get your care reviewed and take them to an experienced exotics vet ASAP!

It's near impossible for me to be able to provide advice without being able to see it and knowing your care. Have you considered booking a video call with me?

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Thank you!