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Hi,
I have a cbb nosey be that I purchased as an 11 month old in late August of last year. He had a very few tiny dark spots in a few places on his skin, but I didn't give it more than a passing thought at the time. It was very slight and I figured they would probably dissapear before long anyway. After a month or two, they dramatically changed and multiplied some, turning into grey patches where they were open with no scales. The largest one of these, being about a 1/4" in diameter is behind his head on the side of his body. They are grey as I said, and appear soft or hard, which can change on the same "sore" from time to time. He sheds a lot to say the least, probably trying to repair his skin. I took it to the vet, and didn't have much luck. They aren't as experienced as I would hope. So after a month of not hearing anything back from the vet, I asked for a prescription to baytril, becauase I really had no other options, and am hoping its bacterial. I have been treating it with baytril, which runs out tomorrow, for about 3 1/2 weeks now. It has changed the sores some, with the one on his side finally shrinking some and becoming flatter. However, I don't know if it is really from the baytril or just going away on its own. It is happening slowly. I have noticed the most difference in the last week. Should I request another refill for the baytril? He has had it for some time now, and it doesn't appear life-threatening. In fact, besides being aesthetically unpleasant to look at, you would never have a clue anything was wrong with him. He acts completely healthy in every way, and is very tame. I am just sick of looking at these skin anomalies. I wanted to breed him, and get out of breeding the veileds. But I don't want to breed him until he gets better. I know you can't know what it without examining it. Guess I am just hoping to get lucky I suppose and run into some good advice. Thanks.
Kevin S.

I am not a vet and I have only some basic experience so take it for what it is worth.
1) If you have treated for 3.5 weeks I would guess that what will be killed by Baytril has been killed and you are looking at something that is not going to be solved by Baytril. This is just my logic and not really something drawn from my years of chameleon voodoo.
2) The spots could be fungal. If so, a topical anti-fungal may help. This will work as long as the topical creme gets to the fungus. If the fungus is hidden under a hard "scab" then it may not be effective. I have struggled with fungal infections and have had great success if they are caught early.

This is my two cents. And two cents is all I can offer here!
Bill