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jwthought
at Wed Aug 10 10:49:02 2005 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by jwthought ]
When chams keep their eyes closed during the day, it is generally a sign of illness. If this is the case, you will need to see a vet and most likely get some blood work done. My jacksonni was like this when I first got him, and blood tests revealed an inflated white blood cell count, which meant that he was sick. I have been giving him antibiotic injections for the last 2 weeks or so and he really seems to be improving.
However, it is also possible that he has something in his eyes that needs to be cleaned out. Put him on a small plant or something for him to hang onto and put him in the shower for 30 minutes. Try to give him and indirect spray, or if you shower head has a "mist-like" setting, use that. He may hate it but he will benefit from it, one way or another. We should all be showering our cham regularly, anyway.
Also, double check all of your husbandry requirements and be sure that they are ideal. Maybe you could tell us how you keep her so we can better assist you, as well. Good Luck
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