so i bought a baby veiled.. and turns out the kinks in its tail is MBD.. i realize that was a dumb choice on my part but i just bought him last weekend. The guy who sold it to me REFUSED to put UVA lights on ANY of his chams.. im dusting the crickets daily but i was wondering WHAT ELSE CAN I DO ?! i dont wanna lose this little guy !! please HELP
thanks
Bryant
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MBD !!! HELP
herpforfun
Dec 08, 2007 09:54 PM
Replies (4)
herpforfun
Dec 08, 2007 09:55 PM
sorry i ment to say he rufuses to put UVB lights on them
sandrachameleon
Dec 09, 2007 03:41 PM
You cannot reverse the effects; you can only prevent further deterioration. Get to a vet for a series of calcium injections to fortify bones.
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Sandra
BC Canada
kinyonga
Dec 09, 2007 10:11 PM
You said..."so i bought a baby veiled.. and turns out the kinks in its tail is MBD"...how do you know that's its MBD? Does it show any (other) signs of MBD? How old is it?
If it is MBD then I would recommend you take it to a vet where it can be treated. As was already said, any deformities that have happened already won't likely be reversed...but if corrected, the chameleon may be able to live a relatively normal life.
In the meantime, there is a liquid called calcium sandoz or calcium gluconate that you can give to the chameleon that is supposed to be absorbed into the chameleon's system better than the powdered supplements. You have to be careful with it though....its syrupy and hard for the chameleon to swallow. You want to make sure that it isn't aspirated.
You said..."im dusting the crickets daily"...with what?
Carlton
Dec 10, 2007 12:49 PM
If you can get him out in REAL sunlight this will help a lot. No artificial light can match the sun, so if the weather allows, try to get him out for a good bask as often as you can. Be careful with supplements. You CAN overdose them and cause other problems. MBD can be handled if you correct diet and lighting. Chances are if you are giving him properly gutloaded feeders (the safest way to provide nutrition), dusting and giving proper lighting, the MBD won't necessarily get worse. There is an excellent gutload recipe on www.adcham.com. A good commercial gutload is available from www.cricketfood.com.
