Johannes - Rescuing a Very Sick Veiled Chameleon

Johannes the veiled chameleon was found outside in western NC and was barely alive when he made it to us. These chameleons are not native to the US and cannot withstand our winter temperatures.

[@user-qm8ye1dw3s]

Many thanks to all the people who saved the life of this wonderful chameleon

[@justincase699]

Wasn't even dead yet and little buddy looked like a mummy. That's crazy awesome that you were able to save bud. I know reptiles are resilient animals, but he only had a few days left if no one came. Was literally living jerky.

[@yenxion6516]

Wow this guy was a death’s door and you guys did an amazing job bringing him back.

[@hugoclarke3284]

It seems life can rise out of the darkest depths, given the right care

[@miserablebrian]

I honestly can't believe you managed to bring a chameleon back from so close to the brink. This was a super awesome outcome.

[@Yazu723]

What a wonderful story, you do a wonderful job with a lot of love, Bravo for you!!

[@MetaFanWing]

This little guy is a complete trouper. He went through Hell and was inches away from death but as soon as he started recovering he was alert and active again. He’s an inspiration.

[@yoimstewy]

So glad Johannes made a recovery what a warrior.

[@madeliner1682]

The amount of spunk he has while on the brink of death is incredible. Still moves around a lot more than he has to or must be comfortable, and communicates when he's unhappy being touched and everything. Bro has an attitude and it's adorable 🥰 he clearly gave the grim reaper a piece of his mind on his way back up

[@emrysariana4397]

thank you. i was looking for news whether he survived or not

[@broderp]

Thank goodness he got the help he needed. There are a lot of areas that do not have specialized vets that can care for "exotic" pets. Unfortunately I know this first hand. It should be a crime to sell these animals to novices and people who do not know how to properly care for these animals. You can't just throw them in an aquarium and put a heat bulb above them. I'm not a breeder, but I properly took care of my chameleons including proper UVB, humidity, day and night cycle as well as a properly sized enclosure. You may be surprised how much space these little guys need and if you have more than one, most require a separate enclosure. You have to feed their food a proper diet as well otherwise you are feeding your pet junk. It's a lot of work and can cost a lot to give these guys the PROPER life they deserve.

[@epicwolf3]

I've wanted a chameleon for years, but have held off knowing their care takes a bit more than I feel I can offer right now. Loved hearing this success story!

[@wendigoldblum]

this is such an empathetic, selfless, and brave thing to decide, let alone announce. you should be proud of yourself for putting any potential pet first and setting a great example for all prospective pet owners. one day, you'll make an awesome owner for sure!

[@ashmacc7868]

Same here. I know when I'd be over my head without subjecting an animal to a test run!

[@fangy6443]

Absolutely amazing work. Thank you for caring.

[@neciasilver5357]

Ugh crying watching this, yet so uplifting to see him rescued. Bless all the hearts who helped give this little guy a new life! ❤️

[@xchescoa7x]

That makes two of us

[@abbeybelanger8118]

@@xchescoa7x That makes three of us :)

[@Ali-fq3nz]

Poor little fella was so uncomfortable and miserable. It must’ve been really painful for him to just move. I’m so pleased to see that he appears to be happy in his new home. Heartfelt thanks to all involved in his rescue and rehabilitation. Hard work but I guess also rewarding. Thank you for sharing this..

[@VesperAegis]

I get a kick out of the fact that he opens his mouth wide in protest every time he's handled.

[@moniquethomas7601]

Your team did a beautiful job in helping this lovely little fellah recover and look radiant again. You have hearts of gold and I love ya!

[@okcoolwithme2284]

As a chameleon owner and North Carolinian, I could not be any prouder and grateful for the amazing work you guys done and continue to do. Blessings to you all!

[@rebellyn]

Slow and steady wins the race " little man " 😊... blessings

[@ehmmuh]

the way he has coloured up just after a few minutes of being in to the video was an amazing sign.... so grateful yiu guys rescued the poor baby...

[@Naturally3m0]

You are true heroes, absolute angels to this stunning chameleon! Can't understand how anyone could allow any animal, big or small, get in this condition 😢 thank you!❤

[@tabithabex]

Aww poor little thing he came in a dreadful condition, well done for taking him on, get well soon sweetheart ❤

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

Poor guy…he could not have survived the winter. Clearly mistreated…thank you for helping him.

[@tammyfrancis7856]

At 2:25, before you came back to say the dr saw him, I was going to say he already looked better after the intake care you gave him. You guys are wonderful people!

[@Kriskat6]

That first picture just makes me cry. The statement about them not being a beginners pet is true for a surprising number of animals. I care for guinea pigs, and I fully understand and believe this statement. Keep up the hard work and never lose your passion for helping.

[@magiccookie22]

Beautiful chameleon, you could tell in those first clips he really wanted to live despite everything he's been through. I'm glad he made such a beautiful recovery, thank you for giving this little angel a chance

[@SongOfSongsOneTwelve]

😢Poor sweet baby! Thank God for good people who care for these animals. ❤❤❤

[@lenompasbanal2478]

I've seen corpses by the roadside that looked fresher than he did, pumped that you brought him back !

[@susanwills4723]

Poor little darling. I love these lizards thank you for helping her

[@RMcCartney666]

Poor thing must have been in so much pain, thanks for saving him

[@ArahabakinoKami]

Poor little guy, how could someone let him this neglected? I´m so glad your team did such an amazing job on saving him. He deserves another chance.

[@dlyatruby7444]

he was found outside. most likely runaway. looking how flimsy the currently sold best cages are, no wonder.. sh.. happens...

[@Shasarazad]

I hope he is very happy in his new home! He deserves it.

[@stateofdisorder1]

Bless you for saving that beautiful boy. You’re possibly also treating his hate of humans

[@andyanne2116]

Chameleons are some of the funniest looking little creatures thank you for saving his life

[@nicolaszamudio8699]

I don’t know anything about chameleons but it warmed my heart to see the recovery this one made. Some people just shouldn’t have pets.

[@jenniferbohnet-stgermain3672]

The one animal to ever win my heart was a veiled chameleon at a reptile zoo. Many people were going to the glass and he ignored them. I then stepped up and said hey sweetie how are you? He walked all the way over to me, reached out an arm, then walked to the top of his cage while still watching me. He raised his arm to the top and then did two upward head motions. I stood on my tiptoes to see, and he was showing me how to open his enclosure! He kept reaching for me and people were gathered around whispering how is she doing this?! He wanted me to take him out and was being naughty hehe but in those moments I swear we were communicating with our eyes. Thank you so much for taking such good care of him! I will be watching to see updates ❤❤❤

[@katiebunny3396]

Poor little guy 😢 omg thank you for saving this wonderful animal

[@WolfieDawn]

It is a miracle he lived to see the vet the next day. I have never seen such a poorly chameleon. I know they have a reputation for being sensitive but my goodness the neglect that caused such an advanced state!

[@Variella]

It's really unfortunate that so many people are allowed to casually buy more difficult species. It's also unfortunate that even easy species don't often come with good knowledge, or good information to correct that lack of knowledge at purchase. >-< thank you so much for taking the time and effort to help critters, especially when he looked so gone.

[@newperve]

It's not like the knowledge of how to care for these guys is hard to get. I'm sure plenty of enthusiasts will give advice. If they bought the things to house the little guy they could just ask the guy selling it for advice.

[@alexbrannon]

Unfortunately some places list chameleons as beginner or intermediate pets. I can't speak for the physical guides at Pet Smart, but at least their online guide shows chameleons as advanced keeper pets, but I'm not sure they always said that. PetCo still lists them as intermediate when in reality, if you look at some chameleons the wrong way you're headed to the vet. Most people don't do the research or they don't look at a reptile/amphibian/invert/fish/rodent life the same way they would a cat or dog.

[@Variella]

@@alexbrannon there's definitely a big misconception that reptiles and small animals are always guaranteed to be easier than cats and dogs. That's definitely not the case for a lot of them xD. But I do have to say it has gotten a bit better. Then again it started pretty bad with entire *books* giving the wrong care and feeding information on certain animals.

[@kylemclaren617]

I was "gifted" a rescue from a bad home by my ex girlfriend. (This was back in 2015) and she was extremely aggressive toward humans and would turn deep black when i put my closed hand in proximity to try and get her used to people more.clearly wasn't handled much. I did research to care for her but ultimately not enough research. She laid a batch of eggs and completely dried herself out. I normally kept her terrarium quite moist but not drenched still not sure if it was the power of the light or the labor of laying eggs in combination with terrarium conditions. But regardless her name was Nagi she is buried in my parents backyard and I stoll feel shame I couldn't care for her correctly.

[@nw3949]

@@kylemclaren617 God bless you.

[@nancybusso6171]

Made me cry!! Poor little fella!! ❤

[@parcos79]

this broke my heart. faith restored. Thank you.

[@maxzytaruk8558]

You guys are so kind ❤

[@miaouew]

Awwwww poor fellow...thank you for saving him!!!

[@littleperson8315]

you know an animal is feeling better when they start giving you sass for treating them lol but for real, he was so lifeless and almost uncaring in the first vid. but then the second vid he was doing his best to be scary ❤

[@ashmacc7868]

Agreed! And I think I'd be permanently grumpy too after going through all that trauma! Poor guy.

[@eerielconstantine5051]

Poor baby, I’m happy y’all helped him

[@johannageisel5390]

Oh, wow, he really made an amazing recovery. The poor darling looked horrible when he came in. Thank you for helping him survive and get better.

[@elishh8173]

Thank you for helping this poor little ssoul!!!

[@Mangoo88]

poor baby. how can people do such a thing! letting him burn and being sick, too thin and all that and still throw him outside. what is wrong with people! thank you for saving his life and giving him a second chance.

[@micheleandhenrycasavant386]

The only thing Hen and I could say to such a moving video is thank you for your time and effort really thank you so much.

[@juliemcgugan1244]

Who else has the same reaction when their doctor puts the cold, cold stethoscope on their skin? All joking aside, these vets (and the rescuer and driver) did a fantastic job!

[@triciadee2885]

I’m sending this to my granddaughter. She loves God’s tiniest creatures and will be blessed seeing how Johannes was nursed back to health. Thank you for your compassionate work and for sharing the video.

[@TheGooseIsLoose9000]

I wish people who aren't qualified enough, caring enough, or prepared enough to own pets just wouldn't.

[@mamallama7708]

Poor baby , thank you for saving him.

[@brettsalter3300]

Bless you, this kindness will echo in eternity.

[@madeleineturner2198]

you guys are miracle workers! Everything I've heard about chameleons points to them being super fragile. Makes you wonder whether they should be pets in the first place.

[@madeleineturner2198]

I have a beardie, an "easy" reptile. But despite doing a ton of research and following recommended care, she still has had health problems :(

[@L3adb3lly]

Use reptaboost instead of carnivore care, its formulated for insectivores, rather than carnivores. Sunken eyes is indicative of pain, not dehydration. Hydration can be tested with a skin tent test or by looking at his urates (white is indicative of hydration). He didnt "get excited" about the food. He has compromised tongue function, likely caused by vitamin A deficiency or prior MBD. Thank you so much for helping this neglected guy

[@michaelcamp2870]

You are angels. Thank you

[@VivaLaVittoria]

Wow incredible recovery and you guys are saints for putting in the effort to give him the life he deserves

[@rectify2003]

Precious Baby Johan 🙏❤️ Some Humans dont deserve animals

[@flirpnirp9548]

yknow i used to have a veiled chameleon, too bad she died about a month ago. When we first got her … we knew basically nothing about chameleons. And when we got her, from *petsmart* they had kept her in a glass cage.She had a respiratory infection but luckily we took her to a vet and she made it. We didnt have her long though. 1 year only, but we gave her a good life and gave her everything a chameleon needed and all the righy treatment.This video made my chameleon side of my heart happy and healed it a little.

[@Torkkar]

AMAZING WORK! seriously I've seen what happens when you fail to give proper care to reptiles before & this is the third vailed Chameleon I've seen in this bad condition sadly Swivel, & Kecleon didn't make it Swivel died from an undiagnosed cloacal infection either digestive or reproductive after he was severely burned from his heat lamp & over fed on raw beef by his owner. Kecleon suffered the same burns & also had her tail super glued in the curled position by her 5 year old owner who was trying to make her into the pokemon by the same name as a result she suffered several falls in her enclosure resulting in many fractures & breaks. In both cases the rescue my cousin & I worked at had to euthanize them due to systemic problems from extreme emaciation & dehydration. So its AWSOME to see their is hope for these poor mistreated scaly friends.

[@Ch4osKing66]

Chameleon's are such amazing animals.

[@knight_bear]

Wow, the poor guy looked like dead leaf litter when he was found. What an amazing transformation, thank you for not giving up on him!

[@evskievskievskie]

love this angry little crusty man. im so happy he is doing so much better

[@mantidream8179]

He became so vibrant and beautiful, what a transformation

[@NeedsMoreBirds]

Wow, he looked absolutely terrible to start with. I didn't think he'd make it, but he looks so much better after all the care you gave him!

[@BethanysAnimalcrew1982]

He looks very improved in the end! I hope he will be able to recover 💚

[@spiderdude2099]

Glad to see rescue for an animal that isn’t gonna get the most clicks like dog and cat videos. This is also just as important

[@mashakalinkina7207]

Incredible tough little guy!! So nice to see him feeling well enough to get annoyed if that makes sense!! Then of course bloom into full color once settled in. Incredible work you guys!!

[@Gabistruwwelliese]

Wow a huge freaking big thanks, from Brazil!!

[@ferdalerdle]

This guy almost made me wanna cry seeing the beginning state. So glad you guys helped him he looks great ❤️

[@clispybeace]

His colours came back amazing, love the line of bright lime green dots on his crest

[@lorianncostello531]

I’m in tears. Who could do this to this chameleon? To anything?

[@motorhead20]

The little guy must love you so much in his own way

[@prissilou]

Thanks to all the angels who help rescue exotic animals like this. The tragedy is that these animals are sold indiscriminately in pet stores to people who really don't know how to take care of them. I wish better laws were put in place for the selling of exotic pets. These poor little animals are really at the mercy of the idiots who buy them.

[@dessyboon6637]

Honestly you could tell he felt better right away after being rescued. Poor guy... I'm so glad he's all better now!

[@Chinesetakeout382]

This is shocking. Chameleons are very fragile and by the time you notice things are wrong, a lot of them are already dead. So to see this dude, still be alive with such a horrible conditions is truly incredible.

[@spookrockcity]

Thank you for saving him

[@DeanVarney]

Love happy endings like this! Poor guy survived a lot!

[@wendydebois1685]

He's looking so much better, thankyou for helping this little guy! He's beautifull!

[@thedukeofdorks6001]

Poor man. Ty for all u do

[@analogueoverdigital929]

You guys are the best. I have a wonderful veiled cham whom is a sweet lady, and is currently laying eggs. Gravid, so no babies, but i made sure to get a nice big bin and mix 50 50 org. Soil and play sand. These guys really need big enclosures, and every pet store i go to sell the stupidest all glass tiny terrariums. They need atleast 3 to 4 feet of height alone...proper lighting..t5 HO 5%UVB, reptivite powder on all live fed insects, as well as a mix of insects whom are also gutloaded. It's definitely not easy work, but so rewarding.

[@coffeepot3123]

Such a beautiful creature, then again all animals are amazing. A planet with just us humans would've been hell for sure.

[@JesusIsTheLord1998]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, THXXXXXXX

[@debmcgee9016]

Omg ... I own a Veiled chameleon and he's a beautiful boy . I don't understand people Veiled chameleons are so sweet and amazing lizards and have amazing personalities . Even my GSD and Black and Tan English Shepherd aka dogs love watching him in his big enclosure, he even comes up to my dogs to see them every morning because they've all been raised together and wouldn't hurt each other . This just breaks my heart to see this poor baby like this 😭

[@lilhedgehog8576]

Poor little guy. He’s a trooper, though he went through a lot.

[@angelad3170]

You can tell he's a fighter just by how he moves when first put in the hospital bin.

[@ceedaddy]

Johannes is a Fighter !!!

[@laughingsharpie]

Reminds me of how my dad used to say "its just a cat/ snake/ dog/ whatever other animal." These are creatures just trying to live and survive, full of life and personality, with every right to live and thrive as much as anything else in the world. Thankful I didnt follow in his footsteps, and for groups like this that help these creatures in need.

[@ZeitloseEinsicht]

Watching this, I initially got mad, then sad then glad lol. I have a ball python, Mexican kingsnake and a snow leopard gecko as pets, I've always wanted to own a chameleon, so I might actually get one soon. I just think all reptiles are really cool creatures. So thank you for bringing Johannes back from almost dead to really looking awesome. Keep up the good work, BeWild Reptile Rescue. More power to your Tiktok and this channel. 👍👍

[@ANPC-pi9vu]

Poor poor guy. Pleasantly surprised you were able to save him. I've heard Chameleons are particularly delicate and usually just don't make it when they are in that bad of shape.

[@Hyperflow]

ty for caring, heart warming!

[@cynthialbell9023]

You are animal 😇 angels for rescuing that poor little sick chameleon. He looks fantastic. I am so happy that he has recovered, and has a forever loving home. God Bless you. Cindy

[@blueperseverance3912]

He is a fighter! Lucky enough for him he got into your guy's careful hands. Bless you all for saving Johannes

[@Farageisamarxist]

thank you for your kindness

[@lhmcd5538]

Amazing work. Thank you. 👏👏👏❤❤❤🤩🤩🤩

[@margaretdrew2844]

Poor might .god bless the people that saved her❤

[@SneekySecrets]

Very cool! Haven't ever seen a chameleon rescue. He's looking good!

[@nakomtsuu8433]

i had a cemeleon when i was like 14 & god damn i loved him so much

[@mokleymoke]

He's so beautiful 😭😭

[@kimberlydianne1981]

God Bless you guys❤

[@JeanTreize]

Merci de vos soins sur ce petit être. Ça redonne foi en l'humanité. 💚🦎

[@deeasztalos2520]

I'm so happy that Johannes recovered! All of you involved in his care are such loving people.

[@alicewilloughby4318]

1:12 - Poor little guy! 2:32 - He looks better! 😀 5:35 - He looks a LOT better and I'm so glad he's able (and eager) to eat live bugs on his own! 😀😀❤

[@Choujifangirl]

This poor chameleon is almost a husk I feel so bad for the little bugger