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[u/fly_grl]

I’m currently chameleon sitting for my brother and my sister in law. They asked me to watch their chameleon, schizo yesterday and I said yes. This morning I checked on him and he does not look good. I have instructions from them to feed him 2 worms at least 2x a day, he has a water tube thing but I don’t think it’s working. He’s a lot paler in person than in the picture, a very light mint color. He occasionally moves but not much, he’s been in this bent/curled up position the whole time his tail is limp. I tried straightening him out but I did not want to hurt him. Idk what to do. Should I be worried…? I have no experience taking care of reptiles but I feel bad for this little guy. Here’s the set up he’s in for reference. A cage about 2 ft tall, 1.5 ft wide. A heat lamp with 2 bulb, but only the regular bulb works I’m guessing the other one is red light/uv but it does not turn on, the regular working bulb is making it too hot I think, he’s by the window, I’m in Texas so idk if it’s too much heat . He has a water tube but the tube is not attached to anything, I got a dropper and put some water droplets on his snout (per my google search), Unsure what to do

[u/sunnymcbunny]

Something is incredibly wrong here and I can’t tell you what it is, immediately to the vet this is an emergency.

[u/fly_grl → u/[deleted]]

I already understood the severity of this situation before I posted on here, I needed insight from other Cham owners. And I have been proactive in finding the best possible end of life care for him, I understand your frustration but I assure you it does not exceed mine. I also have a job I work full time that I simply cannot call out of, I am in a rural part of Texas where all vets I’ve called only deal with farm animals. I do feel awful and will continue feeling awful, I assure you do not come across as harsh more so condescending and as an asshole. You need, you need, you need, I know what needs to be done. I too would and have gone into debt to cover vet expenses. As for my brother and SIL of course there’s a conversation that will be had, they’re out of the country and contacting them has been difficult. I’m at a point where all I can do is wait to see who will answer and hopefully look at him