What are these bumps growing on my panther chameleon? Is it papilloma?

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My 1.5 year old Panther Cham has been growing these ugly bumps/horns for about four months now. He's housed in a shelter with misted distilled water and fed crickets regularly. I've seen some online forums that suggest reptile papaloma, but he's never had contact with any other chameleons. Pet's info: Reptile | Chameleon | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 1lb

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

They have the appearance of papillomas. This would need to be confirmed by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles. The good news is that are typically benign but may lead to secondary infection. The bad news is that there is ko cure. It is possible he has suppressed the virus until stress of some sort caused it to surface. If you have other reptiles, wash your hands thoroughly before and after handling him or cleaning the enclosure.

What are these bumps growing on my panther chameleon? Is it papilloma?

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