Chameleon acting strangely and odd colouring after moving enclosure

[funkyjimbob]

Hi,
I have recently changed all of my vivariums from wooden to Reptibreeze (own 2 male panthers, 1 female panther and 1 male Yemen) and changed from combi-bulbs (UV and heat) to separate UV(T5 strips) and standard house halogen bulbs (70watt).

I have noticed that all seem to be ok at the moment apart from my oldest male panther (1 year old). He is usually extremely friendly, never aggressive and never scared of anything. He loves coming out and is just chilled. I moved them all Sunday and he seemed fine but as of this morning, his colors seem a bit different (more drab) and he is he is hiding from me (which he has never done before).

Could this be him adjusting to his new cage or is there other factors I should be thinking about?

 

[nick barta]

He may be settling in, has his view of the others changed? Perhaps he sees the others more now?

CHEERS!

Nick

 

[funkyjimbob]

No he cannot see any of them. I have all 4 Reptibreeze vivs in a row and have attached green bin liners to the sides and backs to prevent them seeing each other and to keep in the water and humidity.

It is really odd as he is so, so chilled. The local reptile vet was amazed at how laid-back he is. I will keep an eye on him.
Could heat be an issue? How would I know if basking os too low as well as I can keep an eye on this? I measured their basking spots and they are about 85f.

 

[nick barta]

Basking temperature is good, let him be for a week or so, then leave the door open while you are in the room. Perhaps he will take the invitation to explore.

CHEERS!

Nick

 

[BMO]

Perhaps he is preparing to shed. Drab colors and wanting to be left alone could be sings of this.

 

[funkyjimbob]

Perhaps he is preparing to shed. Drab colors and wanting to be left alone could be sings of this.

He had a shed not too long ago... I think it may be a combination of it being early in the morning (and being in a grump) and still adjusting to his new home!

 

[Carlton]

Did the old wooden vivs have solid sides? Sounds like he's adjusting, especially as the "view" from the new cage is different and he might be feeling a little more exposed. His territory and his visual retreats just altered a lot.