When chameleons open their mouths that way that normally means two things, #1 Over Heating and #2 the Beginning of a Respitory Infection. I would keep an eye on your chameleon to decide what is going on and you may want to give your vet a call.
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Jeremy A. Rich
I think if they are all chemical free and organic they should be safe. I would double check to make certain those are all chemical free substrates. I have used Peat Moss and Organic Potting soil for my roaches and other invertebrates without problems.
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Jeremy A. Rich
Woww! That is great news.
There is a pair of Peregrine Falcons nest on campus at UC Davis this year on the UC Davis water tower. I lived near that site and hope the nest produces hatchlings.
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Jeremy A. Rich
That eggs looks to be in terrible shape. I would be surprised if that egg hatches.
One thing I would recommend is to cut that eggs open and have a look at the development of that egg.
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Jeremy A. Rich
You should post some pictures of your male Chamaeleo calypatratus "Congo" for reference and the best assessment from Chameleon Forum members. You sound as though he may just require (as stated) a good misting to clean out his eye's or possible "Congo" is closing his eyes because he is perched...
You living in a Basement I think your main concern are airflow and lighting for your enclosure. When you have addressed those issues to make certain there is enough UV Light and Airflow for your chameleon I would look into live plants and branches for your Zen Enclosure. The Chameleon Forums...