ataraxia
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Since i was pretty young. Seeing my first chameleon i was fascinated by the eyes and how they move. When observing them, i wondered can they really see out of both eyes at the same time and follow?
I have read pieces saying that they indeed can see two different object at the same time. Im not sure if i completely believe this....Not talking about tracking objects with each eye as i know they can do this...Im talking about following with each eye a independent object and fluidly watch each movement.
1) From watching them a LOT and with handling tricks. I have noticed that they literally focus one eye at a time. Kinda like having two cameras switching from one to the next very fast or as needed. The reason i have come to this conclusion is when i have a chameleon that is thirsty for some human blood. I will distract with one hand and with my other hand i can literally touch anywhere i please on the other side of the chameleon. This is done with the one eye focusing on me and facing the side of the chameleon. As long as i keep them busy and they cant see movement from me on the side im facing..they will not switch away..
2) This is basically the same as above with the exception that quite possibly every single time i do this. Just maybe, im out of peripheral vision of the other eye. It is possible as i cant normally see exactly where the other eye is facing but i have literally touched all over the head, casque, arms, body, etc..(except the eye) with them showing no clue im there.
Another side to my first hypothesis...Maybe they are so focused on me that they dont care of any other intruders.
Im still going with #1...What do you guys think?
I have read pieces saying that they indeed can see two different object at the same time. Im not sure if i completely believe this....Not talking about tracking objects with each eye as i know they can do this...Im talking about following with each eye a independent object and fluidly watch each movement.
1) From watching them a LOT and with handling tricks. I have noticed that they literally focus one eye at a time. Kinda like having two cameras switching from one to the next very fast or as needed. The reason i have come to this conclusion is when i have a chameleon that is thirsty for some human blood. I will distract with one hand and with my other hand i can literally touch anywhere i please on the other side of the chameleon. This is done with the one eye focusing on me and facing the side of the chameleon. As long as i keep them busy and they cant see movement from me on the side im facing..they will not switch away..
2) This is basically the same as above with the exception that quite possibly every single time i do this. Just maybe, im out of peripheral vision of the other eye. It is possible as i cant normally see exactly where the other eye is facing but i have literally touched all over the head, casque, arms, body, etc..(except the eye) with them showing no clue im there.
Another side to my first hypothesis...Maybe they are so focused on me that they dont care of any other intruders.
Im still going with #1...What do you guys think?
