Hello I own a 4 year old Jackson's chameleon. I have all the proper lighting and he is always hydrated and misted twic a day. I feed him crickets and at least once a week the crickets are covered in calcium dust. Recently I noticed a dark spot about the size of a dime formed on the side of his body. I was wondering if you might know what it is? Could it be a fungus or something else? Thank You.
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jacksons chameleon health HELP PLEASE
ducati1198ss
Nov 28, 2009 11:34 AM
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joeysgreen
Nov 28, 2009 12:24 PM
It could be an injury, (the colour changing skin will often darken after an injection or burn, etc), fungal or bacterial disease. I would take it to the vet asap. Honestly, every chameleon I've seen brought into the vet clinic has been way past saving. I think it is because they go down hill so fast, and are good at hiding illness/injury from their owners.
After that precaution, on the upside, it is quite possible that it will remain a localized problem and be treated rather well.
Ian
