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My chameleon has a growth near its tail. What's wrong and how to help?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Reptile | Chameleon

My jewel chameleon\carpet chameleon has a large growth at the base of the tail past the vent. My vet said it was eggs recycling and to wait. I do not think he is correct and will have considered shipping chameleon to an exotic expert. But do to the chameleon being sick i am worried shipping will be to difficult. How do chameleons get growths there. Is there any kind of treatmeant i could do to make her stronger before shipping at least.

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on June 8th, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Stretch tongue and including photos. First thoughts are this is a male and impacted hemipenes. Second thought is calcium deficiency and coccygeal (tail) vertebral luxation. Check and correct husbandry and diet, but an examination with someone with reptile experience is recommended. Good luck.

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