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hi ppl

i bought a jacksons chameleon about a week ago and ever since i got him when he is relaxed he closes his right eye just the 1 and sometimes sinks it in at first i thought this was dehydration but he has drunk lots of water every morning and gets misted with water 2/4 times a day and it really worried me 2day because he was spitting his whole tounge out and trying to vomit but nothing came out but saliva(i dont know if these problems are connected)he is eating 2/3 calcium dusted crix a day my uv lamp is a exo-terra repti-glo 10.0 25w,his temps are 80 degrees in his basking spot and his humidity is on 65%

any suggestions?

The best suggestion I have is to get him to a vets ASAP.

ive just booked him in at the vets now he seems to be sitting with his mouth opened very slightly i dont think hes gaping to cool down i think ive been sold a dodgy chameleon

Always a good idea to schedule a well pet visit when you first acquire ANY animal. Chameleons are very specialized, so be sure your vet knows how to treat. If not, he might be able to recommend a good vet that specializes in chameleons.
You just bought it a week ago, you say? Have you contacted your source for the chameleon and explained your worries? Did you acquire the chameleon from a breeder, pet store, or online somewhere? Your source might have a well animal guarantee.
Best of luck!
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Victor Gomez
gomezvi@yahoo.com

thanx for the advice guys i took hom to the vets and his tongue was swollen up and irritating him probably from an impact to the tongue so he gave me something to reduce the swelling and said he should be ok

thanx again