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Well, just to be on the safe side (Im extremely paranoid) I took both Cobalt and Capuchi to the vet. Dr green, our vet, said that they have a delayed shed and humidity is the probable cause. He said nothing to worry about, just soak 'em in the shower for another half hour and apply some corn oil. I also just recieved and installed my mist-creating humidifiers for both enclosures and both chameleons have now almost completed their sheds! The vet-visit was only $38.00 since no topical or oral medicines were prescribed, so that was a bonus.

Its really funny to see all the stares when you take an exotic reptile to a vet clinic in Michigan! Most people have hardly ever heard of a chameleon, and when Dr. Green was assessing both chams, their were probably about 15 people looking in the room at both chameleons! lol, it was pretty funny to see. Thanks so much Lele and Jim for the Tips about controlling the humidity and such, that REALLY helped!

Michele

Ahhhh they can really worry us, LOL

Love your pic, he's a very handsome and coloful guy, he can take a shower at my house anyday, ehheheee
Suncharmers Christmas

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PHEve / Eve

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Hehe... since when do you have a website! you have to show us these things! Althought the orange and yellows ar burning my retneas!
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CANADIAN CHAMELEONS

Been around for quite awhile, just don't post it often, but Tis The Season, hehehehee LOL

I breed pretty collareds, and some other lizards too, everything on there is a pet, just find homes for offspring!

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PHEve / Eve

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Where in Michigan are you from? I live in Hastings. Between Grand Rapids and Battle Creek.

really beautiful boy ya have there, He's quite striking when you first look

Great pic !
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PHEve / Eve

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Wow, your the second person Ive met from these forums that actually live in MI, and near me! LOL I live on gull lake, In Richland and close to Kalamazoo! Thats awesome! By the way, your big veiled is stunning....absolutly gorgeous!

Michele

thank you. Actually you are quite close. I've been through richland numerous times.

Michele, you obviously do not post enough photos of Cobalt. Glad to see a new one, haven't seen those red borders until now.

I too just last week, installed a new automatic misting system. I also am in the process of replacing my light brands/types, as its getting too cold here in the north. It's been snowing on and off, and I too have the same problem with the humidity. Before I had the misting system, I was getting about 29% Humidity!!! It was at the point were when I had a shower, ten minutes later my skin would turn white, dry up, and crack. My chameleons eyes began to glaze over, but I assure you, you will absolutely love automatic misting systems if you ever buy one, especially if you have a 'screend bottom enclosure'. I will however be buying a cold air humidifer since I always burn out the hot water ones.

Can you describe what the vet did with the chameleons? I was thinking of taking mine in for a check up next paycheck. How cold is it out in michigan at the time you saw the vet, and did you worry about heating? My vets office is about 100 yards from my house actually... so I would probablywalk over, since cars are frozen inside for about 20 minutes. Maybe I would start up the car first actually...
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CANADIAN CHAMELEONS

Since when did either of you have websites?!?! Lol

Will- Basically, I had to fill out a pages worth of information about both chameleons. Things such as: Lighting, Temps, Diet, age, longetivity, Enclosure, Humidity, ect. He looked over the info I filled out, then took Cobalt out of his carrier. Basically, he felt the bones for weakness and malubility (which there was none) to make sure they werent suffering from Vitamin A defficiancy. After that, he took a small shed skin sample and examined it. Nothing fancy, just a little humidity problem Oh wow, it is FREEZING HERE! The highs temperature wise are only in the teens to low 20's!

I had the EXACT same problem as you! I would spray the chameleons almost every 10 minutes and the Hydrometer would only read 30! I was going ballistic, and my new cool-mist humifier is great! I'll update some new pics of both chams and their enclosures tomorrow!-I would be taking WAY more pictures, except for the fact that I sold my camera and am just in the process of purchasing a new one! lol, Ill have to use my friends tomorrow to take some pics, he's a profesional photographer and I could get some AWESOME shots!

Michele

Michele - Very glad it was nothing serious! Nice that he only charged you $38 for both. Corn oil is fine and glad he did not recommned the usual mineral oil. I keep jojoba on hand because it is not greasy and will help keep your hands smooth if you rub any excess in - lol! It's actually a wax that is liquid at room temp - cool stuff. I use it as a summer skin moisturizer and also to oil my wood furniture. I sound like a commercial for jojoba oil!
jojoba

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Chameleon Help & Resource Info

0.1 Veiled Chameleon - Luna. She's now hanging from her big jungle gym in the sky
1.0 Beardie - Darwin
0.2 felines - Kyndra and Lita
0.1 African Clawed Frog - Skipper
0.1 Mad. Hissers and she is on the loose!
0.1 Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula - Rosa Leigh
0.1 Goliath Bird-Eater Tarantula - Natasha
?.? Pinktoe Tarantula - no name yet

Hahaha...Thanks again for the tip, Lele! lol I'll be sure on my next grocery round to purchase some jojoba oil! Lol, I just love the name.

Michele

I'm so glad the kids are o.k.!! You are a very good mom!!
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Feenie

1.1 vieled cham.- Stitch and Rana (Missing you,Chloe)
2.0 Panther chams- Lou and Yosamite Sam
1.0 Giant Day Gecko- Mr. Gecko
0.1 Aussi Whites Tree frog- Frumpy
1.0 Peacock tree frog- Igaro
0.1 Reeds tree frog- Dottie
0.0.2 New River Tinc. Dart Frogs- Tinker and Bell
2.2 Canines Junior-pitbull chiuahuah mix, Jose- chiuahuah, Pearl- Staffie, and Daisy- Red nose Pit- foster child
1.0 Fiance- Trent species unknown
and the list grows on.............

it's actually pronounced ho-ho-ba! sounds like santa forgot what he was going to say! lol!!
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Chameleon Help & Resource Info

0.1 Veiled Chameleon - Luna. She's now hanging from her big jungle gym in the sky
1.0 Beardie - Darwin
0.2 felines - Kyndra and Lita
0.1 African Clawed Frog - Skipper
0.1 Mad. Hissers and she is on the loose!
0.1 Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula - Rosa Leigh
0.1 Goliath Bird-Eater Tarantula - Natasha
?.? Pinktoe Tarantula - no name yet