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I have had my veiled chameleon for just over 2 years now and everything has been perfect. hes in a 4' by 2' by 2' home and has all the proper uvb bulbs and such. about 3 months ago his eye looked like it was starting to shed. it seemed to be taking longer then usual but thought nothing of it. Then it seemed to bulge out a bit, and it sort of looks like its always about to shed. And from time to time its produces a fluid that closes over his eye. i clean it off gently with warm water but it wont go away! I have no vets near me that take lizards. So i was wondering if anyone has ever heard of this? ANY INPUT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. thanx.

Could be that he has an eye infection. I HIGHLY reccommend seeking out a herp vet. If there isn't one in you immediate area, please expand your search. Try your local animal shelter for a list of qualified herp vets in your area.
Yes, you might have to travel a ways off, but this is something that a vet needs to take care of.
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Victor Gomez
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I agree...this needs an experienced vet. I doubt very much the forum can help with this one, and eyes are not worth risking damage to.

where do you live? here are sites with a wide variety of vets, societies and rescue orgs.

The Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV)
http://www.arav.org/
Articles and listings of vets in your area

Vet listings by state
http://www.anapsid.org/vets/index.html#vetlist

Vet Connection
http://www.herpvetconnection.com/
Real people experiences - has state listing
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