Questions tagged [chameleons]
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Why might Chameleons die soon after being brought home?
A co-worker mentioned they bought a Chameleon but after that weekend said it died. This week she got another one and said that it also died, this time within 4 hours of being brought home. Is this a common occurrence?
I'd like to know why these…
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Chameleon has swelling on hind legs, what could be the cause of this? Metabolic bone disease or something else?
I recently purchased a juvenile male veiled chameleon. He has small swellings on the back of his hind legs which I fear could be symptoms of metabolic bone disease.
Any help? I've seen a lot of chameleons which look just like this but otherwise…
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Why is my chameleon's mouth staying open on one side?
It looks like her mouth is going to one side. I don't know what to do. She has never been injured that we are aware of. She always stays in her cage, and she is able to eat.
What do you recommend?
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What should I have in my chameleon enclosure?
I have a 6 month old Yemen Chameleon, she is doing well and is perfectly healthy. In my enclosure I have a large log that goes diagonal from one corner to the other. I then have leaves wrapped around them. I also have a water bowl at the bottom…
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Handling my chameleon
I have had my chameleon for around a month now. When I first got her I was told to leave her in her enclosure for two days before handling her. After the two days had passed I went to pick her up and when I got close to her she started breathing…
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