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Temp I've found his basking spot to be about 80 degrees, and there's a nice gradient for him. However; what confuses me is when he goes to the cool side he turns bright green, when he goes under the basking light he turns a dark brown or grey. I thought it was suppose to be the other way...

Thanks for the replies! I appreciate the info CLP, I'll definitely leave him for a little while to get use to everything. As for temperature I need to buy a thermometer but if this says anything he has a new 100W basking light but it is 7-8 inches away from him. Gut loading crickets I'll have...

Hello, I just bough a baby veiled chameleon from a local reptile show and I had a couple questions. I see pictures of beautiful chameleons with all shades of colors but mine is usually just grey or a pale green, will he ever become more vibrant? How much can I take him out without over...