Lethargy, and eyes closed during day.

Hello everyone!

I’m a super newbie chameleon owner. Have done a lot of research, but still have a lot to learn and your help would be much appreciated. Have a few things in my husbandry I’m trying to work out. Maybe you can help me w this issue.
I Figured I’d hop on bc this is the second day my chameleon, mezcal, has been chilling on a branch where he usually sleeps, tail curled up, about 2 hours before he is suppose to have lights off. One eye tends to be closed. This is only the second time in two days he did this. Has been a bit slower than the first couple of weeks I’ve had him.

thank you!
 

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I have a female who will sometimes do this. She will get ready for bed a few hours before her lights turn off.

However, if your chameleon is doing this during the daytime while basking, get it checked out by a vet ASAP. I lost my first chameleon from a respiratory infection. Unfortunately, I didn't make it to the vet in time and he died after receiving an antibiotic shot. I can't stress seeing a vet enough. It's better to be safe than sorry. Don't wait until it's too late.
 
This is this morning after he ate a big breakfast. Two crickets, two Dubai’s, and like 6 or 7 super worms. They were gutloaded w bell peppers and dusted w calcium no d3 reptivite. He only tends to show he really exotic colors if I’m handling him or something when I’m observing.
 

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Him when he is showing his colors when being held. Thanks again! Appreciate the help! Will deff get him checked out by a reptile vet.
 

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