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Mr. Jackson

j3nnay Jan 12, 2007 01:54 AM

This is an update on the Jackson's chameleon at the petstore I work at (affectionately dubbed Mr. Jackson).

He is, much to my surprise, doing much better. There was some rearranging in our back room (where the sick/overstock animals are kept) and now that he's essentially by himself on a shelf he has started doing considerably better. His feet fungus is fading away, and he seems to be eating more and getting more water.

Today when I opened up the cage to figure out where he was after I finished misting, he crawled right out and onto my hand, where he promptly took a nap. It was the cutest thing ever and I have completely fallen in love with him. If I can manage to set aside enough money this semester I want to take him home.

He looks rather dark in these pictures, but I'm fairly certain it's cause it was his bedtime. Both our chams get darker at night and Mr. Jackson is nice and green during the day.

(my finger and his feet are yellow because I took advantage of his nap to do his betadine foot rinse)

Thanks to everyone who gave me advice! He's got another week left and if things keep going the way they are he should be good to go!

~jenny
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1.2 normal ball pythons (Cindy, Darwin, and Periscope)
0.2 rescue chinese water dragons (Yoni and Linga)
1.0 rex rat (Scurvy)
1.0 gerbil (Yerbul)
0.1 neurotic mouse (Cute Girl Mousey)
1.0 escape artist mouse (Jesusmouse)
0.1 bunny (Spazz)
1.1 betta fishes (Vicious and Killer)
2.2 great danes (Shasta, Odysseus, Merlot, and Watson)
1.0 fat fuzzy mutt (Smokey)
1.1 cats (Thidwick and Turtle)
3.0 horses (Buddy, Sam, and Scout)
1.0 goat (Billy Jack)
1.25 chickens (Ugly the rooster and his harem)

The Saddest Mouse

Replies (3)

kinyonga Jan 12, 2007 02:09 AM

Glad he's doing better! Hope he lives a long life!

Carlton Jan 12, 2007 02:04 PM

I'm glad he's doing better, but napping like that is still a sign that he's not OK yet. Didn't want to burst your bubble, but closing eyes and being still while on your hand is a sign of general weakness or an attempt to block out the stress.

j3nnay Jan 12, 2007 03:08 PM

Yeah, I had the feeling it couldn't be normal. One more week and if things still aren't right then I can send him to the vet again.

Thanks!

~jenny
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1.2 normal ball pythons (Cindy, Darwin, and Periscope)
0.2 rescue chinese water dragons (Yoni and Linga)
1.0 rex rat (Scurvy)
1.0 gerbil (Yerbul)
0.1 neurotic mouse (Cute Girl Mousey)
1.0 escape artist mouse (Jesusmouse)
0.1 bunny (Spazz)
1.1 betta fishes (Vicious and Killer)
2.2 great danes (Shasta, Odysseus, Merlot, and Watson)
1.0 fat fuzzy mutt (Smokey)
1.1 cats (Thidwick and Turtle)
3.0 horses (Buddy, Sam, and Scout)
1.0 goat (Billy Jack)
1.25 chickens (Ugly the rooster and his harem)

The Saddest Mouse

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