Baby chameleon sleeping during day/sneezing?

Frey1

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Problem:
So I've randomly spotted my baby veiled chameleon with her eyes closed during the day, not sure if she's sleeping or just relaxing but is this normal behaviour? I'm bit worried. Also sometimes she sneezes, maybe couple times a day. Could this be a respiratory problem in early stages?

Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - Female Veiled, around 3-4 months old. Been with me for 3 months.
Handling - About once a week for cleaning purposes.
Feeding - She's on Crickets/Dubias. 2-3 medium sizes a day, loaded with zilla Cricket food/fish food/calcium cricket quencher.
Supplements - Rep Cal p-free Calcium 4-5 days a week, Rep Cal Calcium D3 twice month, Reptivite Multi twice month.
Watering - Self made Dripper on twice a day and misting twice a day. Not often (she doesn't like to if i'm watching)
Fecal Description - She goes about twice a week quite large droppings. White urate with small orange tinge.
Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites? - No.
History - Nope.

Cage Info:
Cage Type - ReptiBreeze open air 16x 16x 20 (small)
Lighting - ReptiSun 5.0 UVB fluorescent light fixture. On around 12 hours. 6.30 am to 6.30pm. (sometimes bit later, not automatic)
Temperature - 60 Watt Bulb with clamp lamp. Around 84 - 86 F under basking spot, 80 F normal. Lowest overnight temp about 70-75 F
Humidity - 40 to 60. A humidity gauge. I mist often.
Plants - Just one tropical plant, not sure what kind (but safe for reptiles)
Placement - In my room. Relativity near the floor, on a small table. Lately been leaving a fan running and window open to create better air circulation.
Location - Seattle, USA.
 
No, haven't heard and popping noises, only little sneezes. Maybe she has something in her nostrils? It's not just when i mist her though :confused:
 
It's possible that it's the first signs of a RI, I'm no expert but maybe someone more experienced will chime in
 
I'd also be worried about her sleeping in the day this is never a good sign. Perhaps you should call your reptile vet
 
Unfortunately, they do not sleep during the day so more than likely there is something else going on. Sneezing is not a normal behavior either. Personally, I would take your chameleon to a vet and have her checked out. I don't see anything in your set up that might cause the symptoms you are describing. I would change your gutoad though and use fresh fruits and vegetables instead along with a commercial gutload like Cricket Crack or Bug Burger.
 
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