Why is my baby veiled chameleon's eye closed, rubbing, and not eating?

Confirm proper temps and humidity in the enclosure. Low temps can cause stress in reptiles which may lead to illness or lethargy. Soak him in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte for 10-15 minutes. You can use plain, sterile saline to rinse his eyes in case there is dust or debris in them. If symptoms persist or worsen, consider an exam with your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles. This may be a good idea anyway since Kenny is "new" to you. An exam will confirm good health or may diagnose any pre-existing conditions which can then be treated. In the meantime, review Veiled Chameleon care at the link below. http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Care-Sheets/Lizards/Veiled-Chameleon/

Thank you for reaching out about Charizard, and for including photos - they are very helpful. I wanted to verify that this is the same eye? The reason I ask is that the second photo looks like one is of the right eye and one is of the left eye (unless you inverted the image when posting). Based on the darker appearance of the material and the sagging of the area, it makes me suspicious that there may be an issue with some retained shed skin, or there could be an issue with the eyelids themselves. This should be evaluated by a veterinarian as they will be able to look at the area with some magnification, which may help to determine exactly what the problem is in the area. Due to the decrease in appetite, they can also provide a husbandry evaluation. I would use caution with trying to treat this at home, as due to Charizard's small size, it would be easy to accidentally traumatize the eye. I hope this gives you a place to start, and that Charizard feels better soon!

I would recommend taking him to a vet as soon as possible. Most chameleons will eat every single day. If he has become anorexic I would be concerned about fungal or bacterial disease. They also can get injury to there mouth from eating which is painful and will cause anorexia. I would recommend making sure his environment is proper and he is in a low traffic area to help decrease stress. Try feeding him a special treat he loves. This might motivate him to start eating again

Thanks for reaching out about Sierra. Vitamin A deficiencies can lead to skin problems, that can occlude the eyes or lead to secondary infections. Check environmental temperature and humidity. Misting with warm water might help alleviate adhered shed. If this doesn't work, a veterinary visit is recommended. They might be able to irritate the eyes to expel retained sheds or other material. Good luck.

Check the temperature in the enclosure. If it is too warm higher up, he may stay in the ground. He may also be I'll or injured, so if temps check out then an exam with your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles would be recommended to diagnose and treat any illness or injury.

Check the temperature of the enclosure. Low temps can affect appetite and activity in reptiles. Soak her in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte for 20-30 minutes daily to treat or prevent minor dehydration. Make sure prey is appropriately sized, no bigger than the space between her eyes. If the behavior persists, have her physically examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles to diagnose and treat illness or injury. Review the information at the link below for care of veiled chameleons. http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Care-Sheets/Lizards/Veiled-Chameleon/

He may have a retained eye cap which could be the cause of those symptoms. Check temps in the cage. Low temps may affect appetite and activity in reptiles. Soak him in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte for 15-20 minutes. This will provide warmth and may treat or prevent minor dehydration. It may also help is he has any residual shed. You can also massage his abdomen, front to back, during the soak to stimulate defecation. I see you use sand as a substrate, so an impaction is always a concern. Pick up some Fluker's Repta Boost or Oxbow Carnivore Care from the local pet store. This is a better option than baby food. If he doesn't start eating in the next few days or if the eye does not improve, have him seen by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles.