I just acquired an injured Jackson's Chameleon from a pet store that I work at. A customer had purchased the Chameleon, whom I call Fly, about two weeks ago and yesturday they had brought him back because he had stopped eating, and his back legs were limb. When I removed him from the box, he was literally half green and half black- from about waist down. I rushed him to a very respectable reptile veterinarian in my area, and he told me that he believes that Fly had trauma to his hind quarters and that he could possibly walk again and/or have a good life, with lots of extra care, he said the best thing to do is to adopt him out. So I took Fly home. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas as to how I could help this little bugger. I know, that Jackson's are one of the hardest Chameleons to keep, as they stress out easy. To be honest with you, I don't know how much more this little guy can be stressed. I have only had him since yesturday, and he mainly lays in the cage and sleeps. I have taken him out a few times to check up on him. The grip on his front legs is very strong, he never wants to let go. But he mainly sits with his eyes closed. I put some Phoenix worms in a cup to see if he may become interested, we shall see. But he hasn't eaten yet, and I wasn't sure if I should worry about it or just let him relax for a few days. Does anyone have a suggestion for me?

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