Gaping

[ryandrumm2020]

I Have noticed my chameleon opening his mouth all the way like a yawn while under his uvb light 1-2 times a day. Is that normal?

 

[MissSkittles]

Is he holding his nose in the air at all? Have you noticed if he’s making any popping or other noises while breathing? Is he shedding?
Chameleons do yawn and I often see one of mine do it…or she’s getting ready to try to bite me (another thing she often does). When shedding, they will gape and do all sorts of things to loosen up the shed skin. Hearing any noises, holding his nose in the air (star gazing), thick ropy saliva are all signs of respiratory infection that need a vet visit asap.

 

[ryandrumm2020]

He is holding his nose up and does seem to star gaze or stare off at times. I do not see him do this alot maybe 1-2 times a day while basking under uvb

 

[ryandrumm2020]

Is he holding his nose in the air at all? Have you noticed if he’s making any popping or other noises while breathing? Is he shedding?
Chameleons do yawn and I often see one of mine do it…or she’s getting ready to try to bite me (another thing she often does). When shedding, they will gape and do all sorts of things to loosen up the shed skin. Hearing any noises, holding his nose in the air (star gazing), thick ropy saliva are all signs of respiratory infection that need a vet visit asap.

I have not noticed any sounds and does not seem to be shedding. He shedded about 2 weeks ago.

 

[Beman]

Take some pics so we can see exactly what he is doing. Double check all of your husbandry and make sure the set up is within ranges for him.