i just noticed that my 2-3 month old veiled cham has a powerdy substance around his left nostril. it looks like it could be the powder i dust the crickets with but it is concentrated around the left nostril. please help.
-jonathan
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sick cham?
skater2337
Jun 13, 2004 12:21 AM
Replies (4)
chubbs032
Jun 13, 2004 02:11 AM
Sometimes powdery substance in chameleons nose is excess mineral deposits.
skater2337
Jun 13, 2004 08:45 PM
if it is excess minerals should i stop dusting his crickets and mealworms for a few days and see what happens?
-jonathan
lele
Jun 13, 2004 08:58 PM
no, the build up is often salts in water.
However, if you are dusitng EVERY day you do need to cut back - that is way too often.
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Carlton
Jun 15, 2004 01:04 PM
Actually, a cham this young can handle dusting every day...but as it gets older and growth slows down you'll need to cut back. The white powder around nostrils is exhaled salt. Some is normal, but if there is a lot most of the time your cham may need more spraying. Gentle spraying for a longer time is more effective than a heavy spray for just a few moments. Longer "showers" help dilute the salt and encourage the cham to drink longer...which helps balance salt and minerals.
