My veiled seems pale in color help

[JamesB88]

I posted this in gen discussion but had no response. I have a almost 4 month old male veiled he looks a little pale to me. Does anyone see the same if so what could it be? Or does he look normal and I'm just over exaggerating his color?

 

[Jabooh1]

I can't help as I have only had mine for a couple months but you probably won't get help till you fill out the How To Ask For Help section.

 

[Dave Bolamperti]

My first guess would be he's ready to shed, nothing to worry about. If after a few days and nothing changes. You need to ask for help link in health section . Then we can look at your husbandry
Good luck

 

[Randall-the-Chameleon]

If he is only four-five months there is nothing wrong. Their color comes slowly, a few sheds later he will be brighter.

 

[JamesB88]

My first guess would be he's ready to shed, nothing to worry about. If after a few days and nothing changes. You need to ask for help link in health section . Then we can look at your husbandry
Good luck

He just shed about 2 weeks ago. If he seems to not be acting himself I will go to help link. Thank you

 

[JamesB88]

If he is only four-five months there is nothing wrong. Their color comes slowly, a few sheds later he will be brighter.

I can't help as I have only had mine for a couple months but you probably won't get help till you fill out the How To Ask For Help section.

Yeah I've had mine for about 2 months now so I'm somewhat new as well. Thanks though

 

[Andee]

Your he actually looks like a she.

 

[JamesB88]

My first guess would be he's ready to shed, nothing to worry about. If after a few days and nothing changes. You need to ask for help link in health section . Then we can look at your husbandry
Good luck

Your he actually looks like a she.

take a closer look he has spurs and u can see where the tail meets the body is not flat As it would be on a female

 

[JamesB88]

take a closer look he has spurs and u can see where the tail meets the body is not flat As it would be on a female

You can see the spurs actually in the pic I posted

 

[Andee]

Oh I totally thought his spurs were the other side of his foot lol XD, then yes I would assume he is shedding. Unless you are keeping it too warm?

 

[JamesB88]

Oh I totally thought his spurs were the other side of his foot lol XD, then yes I would assume he is shedding. Unless you are keeping it too warm?

Lol yeah I've read a few threads talking about moving basking areas but I've tested all my basking spots none reach over 86F degrees and 86 is the hottest spot he bask on other vines more so. The ambiant temp in the tank is usually mid to high 70s humidity since its cold now in Detroit is around 50% at all times unless I mist. I try to keep the humidity around 60% when I'm home but 50% shouldn't be bad for him. Everyone says shed, but he just shed about 2 weeks ago is it even possible for him to shed again?

 

[Andee]

If he's only 4 months it's possible but in my opinion he looks older than four months just by body size. However it's easier to tell his age if he's more normal colored. His casque size tells me he's younger. But he may just be a male with a small casque. Idk. What size cage do you keep him in? In my opinion your temperature gradient is not large enough.

 

[JamesB88]

If he's only 4 months it's possible but in my opinion he looks older than four months just by body size. However it's easier to tell his age if he's more normal colored. His casque size tells me he's younger. But he may just be a male with a small casque. Idk. What size cage do you keep him in? In my opinion your temperature gradient is not large enough.

Exo terra 24x18x36 screen he has plenty of room to move to different temps in his cage as he is very active and does so. At the bottom of the cage it stays about 72-75. And In that pic he's puffed up he hates the camera this could make him look older.

 

[JamesB88]

My guess is he's about to shed again as others have said. My only concern now is his last shed was only 2 weeks ago, I didn't think it was possible to shed again that fast but he has been eating a lot lately. I'll keep you guys updated thanks for the input guys I appreciate it !