Is my chameleon looking normal? Picture included

[Preekoo]

This is my male veiled chameleon Leon. He's around 4-5 months. The pet store I bought him from wasn't all to sure on his age. I feed him a variety of super worms, meal worms, and wax worms as in between cricket feedings. I'll feed him around 8-10 crickets a day in 3-5 quantity intervals. Is his stomach supposed to look this big? Or does he just stretch it out alot when hes basking to absorb more light? And what are some ways I can make sure I am taking good care of him besides not seeing ribs, non-curved bones, and no strange colors. He's usually this color around this time of day when he basks with spots. Its around 12:30 in this pic. Are spots normal on a veiled chameleon? Just please give me some advice or comments and tell me if im doing a good job.Thanks for any comments or questions. I will get back to you on them.

 

[carol5208]

yes spots are normal. Your pic is not the best so it is hard to see his stomach. Are you 100% sure you have male and not a female? Does he have little points or spurs on his back heels on his back feet? he could be older than 4 months. Try posting some different pictures of him sideways andof his feet.

 

[ISA my Veiled]

My Chameleon will do that sometimes when she is on a branch and she will let her tummy go lol but yeah when she basks she is constantly "Leaf" like to absorb more heat so that is completely normal, i wouldn't worry about that. Carol will be able to help you more, That is just my thought on it.

 

[AngieL]

The patterns on him look male. I think he's just flattening himself out to absorb heat.

 

[Calypso]

A casque like that, and those colors I would think he's a male. Spurs on the rear heels are a dead give away. Looks like a beauty to me : ) Some better angles would help if you're still concerned

 

[Preekoo]

Here's another pic.

 

[Preekoo]

Hes my first chameleon and i want the best for him. And is it true that chameleons can go into a depression after however long of not breeding? Just a rumor i read somewhere. Any ideas?

 

[Preekoo]

And also can anyone try and identify how old he is?

 

[Calypso]

Not sure about the depression thing, but he looks good. His tail looks good and fat and well nourished.

 

[Preekoo]

Thank you, I've been trying to get a lil bit more involved with him. I saw your post calypso of your chameleons outside, looks like alot of fun lol. Its a nice 91 degrees outside so im gona take him out for a bit. Is it ok if i put him in my neighbors tree? Its a small apple tree. Idk if its safe with all the bugs or what.

 

[KarmaChameleon1337]

Thank you, I've been trying to get a lil bit more involved with him. I saw your post calypso of your chameleons outside, looks like alot of fun lol. Its a nice 91 degrees outside so im gona take him out for a bit. Is it ok if i put him in my neighbors tree? Its a small apple tree. Idk if its safe with all the bugs or what.

No, birds can easily snatch a chameleon for a nice snack within seconds of not being watched, I'd get a cage for outside.

 

[DavidBuchan]

He looks like a big strong boy, I would probably have guessed 6 months (it's very hard to be sure of ages just by looking though) I never heard of depression because of not breeding before, sounds like silliness to me.........
Here is a great all-round caresheet I always recommend to new owners of Veileds, but it sure seems you are doing fine so far
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/chameleonsinmyhouse/395-veiled-chameleon-care-sheet.html

 

[Calypso]

I tried to stay really close to Calypso. Just in the few seconds I looked away to see another lizard she almost made the great escape. When I put her on the tree I would go to grab her when she was about head level, and I swear she knew how close she was to getting away. They can move surprisingly fast when they want to. There may be some ballsy birds out there that may go in for a grab, but as long as your really close and on the look out you should be good.