Chameleons are solitary animals. Forced handling causes them to become stressed, and they bite humans. A chameleon bite is non-toxic and does not transmit any diseases. In the affected region, there is a bit of tingling sensation, and there is no breakage of skin.
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I got bit by a chameleon, got vaccinated, now in pain. Why?
Query: Dear Doctor, I was bitten by a chameleon. I did take Vaxirab yesterday. Now I am feeling pain in my arm and a very little pain in my back. I fear if am infected by rabies? What should I do. Give me your advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Rabies will not affect too early. What you are having now, could be the side effects of Vaxirab. But if the rabies status of the chameleon is not known or if you cannot observe whether that chameleon lives for another 10 days, then you may also require Rabies Immunoglobul... Read Full »