Carpet Chameleon Scare!!!

[jordancz]

So I just came home today from class and my chameleon was at the top of the cage kind of holding awkwardly onto a branch. So i lifted the leaf to see what exactly was going on and she dive bombed to the bottom of the cage. I am aware the chameleons use this as some sort of escape tactic? It has never happened before so that’s why I am confused. I have noticed she has started getting her mature color patterns lately too. Could these be the “crazy” ***** chameleon hormones kicking in? Right now she is just laying in the hibiscus plant and not moving. I think something may be really wrong.

Please Help Me!!!!!!!!!

 

[qdude46]

Could you take a pic and how far was the fall?

 

[jordancz]

It was probably from the 40 inches up in the air. I will get it in just a few seconds.

 

[jordancz]

The best I could get of the coloration. It looks pretty good lately. Thats why I think I might be overreacting. Maybe she is just getting to the "i hate my dad" phase...

 

[CarlC]

You probably just caught her off guard. Lateralis are one species that is known to be a jumper or dropper, what ever you want to call it, when spooked.

Its been a few hours now since she dropped. Do you notice any swelling or odd looking movements?

Carl

 

[jordancz]

Yeah she seems fine today. Must have just spooked her badly. She's back to her usual eating and remaining skeptical of me in the room..lol