Coloring

[NVcham89]

Just out of curiosity, at what age approximately do male Veiled Chameleons start to show more color?

Idoneous (my male) is 3.5 to 4 months and just finished a shed. He is very faintly showing some coloration of orange, but not noticeably.

 

[ReptileLove18]

veileds generally begin showing their adult coloration and patterns between 6 to 8 months according to what i have read.
Idoneous is still pretty much a baby, so you are going to have to wait awhile to see his true colors come out!!

 

[NVcham89]

Thank you! The waiting makes it worth it though

 

[ReptileLove18]

definitely so enjoy him while hes a baby though because he'll only be one for so long!! take lots of pics

 

[pssh]

It depends on the chameleon's genetics and size. Some of the huge babies that look twice their age have colors by 4 months, but most tend to get them between 5-8 months.

 

[NVcham89]

He's definitely not a huge baby

I have been taking as many pictures as I can, but he is still very shy and I have been trying to ease him into trusting me. I can hold him without stress colors, but only for a minute or two.

Thank you for the replies.