That is normal, it is just your chameleon developing new colours. I was worried at first when this happened to mine but I realized that nothing was wrong. Here is the same example with my little guy
About a month ago now, I purchase Cleo (Female Translucent Veiled) from a breeder, since then I have had minimal interactions with her exept for feeding and outdoor time.
Today I thought I would give the chance to show Gizmo (Male Vieled) another chameleon for the first time in his life. Now I...
When I brought him back in, I left the cage open slightly and he climbed on top of the cage. It took me about 20 minutes of hissing to get him back inside.
So today I decided to take out gizmo now that he has gotten a bit bigger and has gained more confidence.
The last time I brought him outside was when he was around 6 grams, he was scared to death and kept on trying to run up to my shoulder.
This time he will sit on my hand relaxed and won't...