An Extreme Prolapse Case in Piebald Chamaeleo calyptratus

28/04/2025
The piebald Chamaeleo calyptratus (in the US often called translucents) first appeared about 14 years ago. 

Since then, this color aberration has been the subject of excessive inbreeding. As a result, the heterozygosity of the captive population has been reduced exponentially, leading to significant health issues. 

A particularly troubling case involved a prolapse of cloaca, which was cleaned, repositioned, and stitched. Unfortunately, the animal did not survive.

Author: Petr Nečas
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