Why is my veiled chameleon lethargic, not eating, and full of eggs?

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I have a 7 month old veiled chameleon, she's lethargic and can't climb or hang onto her branches. She hasn't had a bowel movement for 2 or 3 days. She won't eat crickets, she can't chase them. I took her to the vet, on Friday. She told us she has a belly full of eggs and she's the equivalent of a woman in her 9th month of pregnancy and that's causing all of this, but she's barely moving around at all and I'm wondering if maybe there's something else wrong. Pet's info: Reptile | Chameleon | Female | unspayed | 0 lbs

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Emmy and including photos. You might want to syringe water, offer food via hand-feeding. Is she digging a nest site in the dirt? Calcium deficiencies can easily lead to egg stasis and binding. Insects are notoriously poor in calcium (lacking bones). Typically gravid females who are healthy are still active (digging an nest, etc.) but might not eat. If she remains weak, egg laying might need to be induced. Good luck.

Why is my veiled chameleon lethargic, not eating, and full of eggs?

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