The Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital got an injured chameleon in, and it was clear he had been electrocuted, so they are sharing tips on avoiding cases like this.
South Africa (28 September 2021) – Electric fences are a necessary evil, as the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital pointed out recently. They offer protection but can be harmful to unsuspecting animals.
That was the case for this Flap Neck Chameleon. It was electrocuted on a fence, making it vulnerable. It was this vulnerability the led to the chameleon ending up in the hands of an illegal trader. Thankfully the chameleon was rescued and taken to the wildlife vet.
They assessed the poor guy and started treating him symptomatically. According to the team, he responded well to the treatment and is making a good enough recovery to be released back into the wild.
They shared some important tips about electric fence management so that wild animals can be protected. Take a look below.
“Electric fences are a necessary evil, especially in South Africa, but we can make it less of a danger to some of the smaller creatures in our gardens. Keep foliage trimmed well away from the fence, this not only improves the fence’s accuracy, but also prevents animals like chameleons, snakes, and bushbabies getting caught on them.
When they cannot reach the fence they will be safe from electrocuting themselves.”
The Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital treats indigenous for free, so they rely on donations to keep doing the good work they do. Below are the various payment options for the Wildlife Vet; they rely on donations, so if you can, you can donate through the methods below.
Snapscan: https://pos.snapscan.io/qr/PXMP5766
Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr… (For the USA and international-based donors)
Johannesburg Wildlife NPC
FNB Cheque account
Account nr: 62658400264
Branch code: 255355
Swift code: FIRNZAJJ
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