Jun 12, 2010 #1 My boyfriend has been adamant about getting a chameleon for the past month and it didn't help that a friend of his who raises chameleons and the guy at the reptile store told him that they were actually fairly easy to take care of. Hello, I have a Jackson's Chameleon I recently just purchased from the pet store. Soil can make a chameleon sick.

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The seldom-seen Chamaeleo jacksonii jacksonii, measuring snout to vent approximately 4 inches, is from the Nairobi area of Kenya.The C.j. The subspecies T. j. xantholophus (native to the Mount Kenya region) was introduced to Hawaii in 1972 and has since established populations on all main islands and became invasive species there. Jul 9, 2018 - Explore redheadedone's board "Jackson's Chameleon" on Pinterest. Unfortunately my jackson cham got sick over the last weekend and wasn't using his front feet or eating and drinking. See more ideas about Chameleon, Jackson chameleon, Reptiles. It almost appears to be dislocated, however she has no problems opening and closing her mouth; it protrudes slightly on the right side and there is a mucousy film around it. The Jackson's Chameleon (Trioceros jacksonii xantholophus) is best suited to being a visual pet and watching them is captivating. It is now day four and my chameleon … Snakes, geckos, Tarantulas, 1 scorpion and a conure. On Monday I took him to the vet and she thinks it is an infection maybe from feeders and prescribed Baytril and Panacur with force feedings of smashed crickets or turkey/chkn baby food. I am new to this site.

Supplying your pet with a clean cage, the correct habitat, and nutritious foods helps ensure your pet remains healthy. Jul 20, 2016 #1 Hi everyone. Jackson's chameleon is more widespread in Kenya, where it is even found in wooded areas of some Nairobi suburbs. This veiled chameleon is severly misshapen. He does a very good job with them. Green Camo, turquoise splashes, and unique patterns is only scratching the surface of these incredible chameleons. The key to a healthy shed is correct humidity, followed by good nutrition. There are several signs that a raccoon may display if it is sick. The feet appeared to be slightly swollen. Here you will find information both on wild conditions and how to recreate those conditions within your home should you decide to keep a Jackson’s Chameleon. My son has a small zoo. Here you will find information both on wild conditions and how to recreate those conditions within your home should you decide to keep a Jackson’s Chameleon. Unfortunately, even with the best care an illness or injury may arise. Learn more about the chameleon shedding … Handling - twice a week; … I recently rescued a jackson's chameleon that has a weird thing going on with her jaw. He is 14 and has been wanting a Jackson’s chameleon. Jackson's Chameleon (Chamaeleo jacksonii xantholophus)The three types of Jackson's chameleons found in areas of the African wild are in the Trioceros subgenera. JacksonsChameleon.org provides natural history and captive husbandry information on the Jackson's Chameleon. I was asking google & I was reading some posts about the chamelon being sick.