Chameleon - ill???

Question
Hello there. I think my baby may have some neuro damage. Three days ago, I found her (shes 4 months old) stuck at the v of the pothos plant in her inclosure, her tounge was half way out as she may have been suffocating. She could of been stuck from 1 to 4 hours.  I took her out and place her in a critter keeper (smaller) and gave her water which she drank... a lot! She ate a pin head cricket, had a bowel movment and now ... nothing, she can not climb, acts like her front right leg has a mind of its own, has no interest in food or water. Any suggestions?
Thanks, MJ

Answer
You need to get her to a vet with lots of reptile experience, immediately.

Chameleons are such delicate animals--best suited for advanced reptile keepers who have lots of experience with other species.  They are very unforgiving of the slightest mistake in husbandry.

Here are the most common errors:  
Improper UVB lighting.  If the UVB intensity isn't high enough, or the light is too far away from where the chameleon stays, then they can quickly succumb to hypocalcemia, which could have symptoms such as what you described.

Lack of calcium/D3 supplements can also cause this.

Dehydration:  Chameleons drink only from droplets or running water, so it can be hard to keep them well hydrated.  Many keepers give them a lukewarm shower (in the actual shower, turned down very low) for at least 15 minutes every week.

Hygiene:  Has to be extremely good, with high airflow in the cage.  These animals are very prone to infections from bacteria and fungi.

Stress:  They are best kept in a quiet area, away from any household traffic, and handled only when necessary.  They should not be exposed to other animals, or to their own reflection.  Stress can be deadly for chameleons.

Chameleons are the mayflies of the reptile world--they grow extraordinarily fast, breed very prolifically, and die very young.  The maximum lifespan of many species is about 5 years.  Because of their incredible growth rate, any small thing that goes wrong along the way can do them in very rapidly.

If her problem is hypocalcemia, very prompt vet attention may save her life, but it will have to be pretty fast.