I agree with Carlton's statements.

Tongue issues are often the result of injury and/or nutritional imbalances. Possible causes:
- trauma from getting the tongue wrapped around or entangled or caught on something in the enclosure;
- damage to the tongue by a live prey item;
- puncture wound from hitting something sharp in the enclosure;
- hand-feeding injuries (if the feeder accidentally grabs or pulls the tongue when it makes contact with the fingers);
- something caught or lodged in the mouth or tongue tissue;
- tongue infection;
- dehydration;
- mouth abscesses;
- hypocalcaemia or vitamin deficiency. Nutritional deficiencies are typically a slower, more chronic loss of tongue function. The chameleon tongue's aim may become misguided, or the tongue's reach gradually decreases until the chameleon can project it just a little or not at all. Missing the insects is often a sign of a deficiency in B vitamins (and sometimes vitamin A deficiency). A good supplement containing these usually helps within 1-3 days if vitamin deficiency is the reason.

Also, old age can sometimes cause poor tongue control or reduced muscle in general.

I suggest you Seek Veterinarian advice.
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Sandra
BC Canada

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