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Hello everyone,

I am writing about my c.b. Veiled. Cosmo is about 6 months old. He drinks well and eats a variety of crickets, wax worms and superworms, always dusted with Herpnutrition supplements. He is quite active and despite his generally annoyed attitude, he seems very healthy.

About 10 days ago, I noticed a small lump on the right side of his back, just below the spine. The lump is well circumscribed, about 2mm in diameter and raised about 1mm. It does not seem to be getting any larger, nor does it seem to be tender to the touch. The lump is hard (under the skin) and seems to be firmly attached to the underlying tissue. There is no wound or change to the appearance of the skin.

You can see Cosmo and his bump here: http://www.jlburt.com/cosmo/index.htm

Have any of you seen anything like this? I am going to take him to the vet, but it will have to wait a couple of weeks. Any advice?

Also, can anyone make a recommendation for a vet in Chicago? I have seen a couple listed with herp experience, but I would prefer an actual recommendation.

Thanks to all –

Jon
Cosmo's Lump

I think a vet will have to biopsy or take a sample from it to find out. Hard for anyone on the list to know.

it really does. I fit IS part of the rib, as it appears to be from the pics, the it's lmost definatly a broken rib.

They heal into little bumps like that.

usually, they occur when a chameleon with calcium problems falls. Otherwise, they are usually flexible and strong enough to not break when they fall from even great heights.

Maybe get a vet to check calcium levels in the blood, and administer neocalglucon if needed. He looks ok to me, although I have seen SOME veilds develop a casque like his as a result of calcium deficiency early on. The "normal" curved casque seems to take on a triangular, or slightly concave look when the bone is too soft to hold the shape. IF his casque is rigid, and does not move with gentle pressure, he is probably ok now. If it is soft, he needs better supplementation, UVB and maybe neocalglucon froma vet.

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