Help chameleon sitting still for long

[jakob.rad]

Hi I just recently got my new panther chameleon he is about 4 months now I’m concerned because around 5:30 he finds a spot and doesn’t move until his lights turn off I’m just wondering if it’s normal or not?

 

[GrannyK]

Welcome to the forum! Depending where you live they can sense the change of seasons and will go to their spot early. As long as he’s just getting comfy and not closing his eyes to sleep he’s good.

 

[jakob.rad]

Okay thank you!

Welcome to the forum! Depending where you live they can sense the change of seasons and will go to their spot early. As long as he’s just getting comfy and not closing his eyes to sleep he’s good.

okay thank you! Yes he isn’t closing his eyes but he does get in his sleeping position where he curls his tail up

 

[IrohtheVeiled]

Some like to tuck themselves in early and even start to lighten up while lights are on. Mine isn’t one of them he seems to have a good internal clock and waits until the last 30 mins or so of the day to wind down

 

[MissSkittles]

Hi and welcome. Little guy is using up a lot of energy to grow. How much are you feeding him?

 

[Beman]

He is a bit young to start doing this. Can you give us some details on your husbandry just so we can make sure it is not husbandry related?

When do your lights turn on and off completely?
How much, how often, and what are you feeding him?
What supplements are you using and in what rotation?
What UVB type are you using and what is the distance from where it is on the top of the cage to the closest branches below it?
What are your cage temps at basking and ambient?

Please post a picture of his set up showing the entire enclosure and pics of the chameleon.