New veiled chameleon owner

[Titch1312]

Hey guys

I've had my veiled for just under a week now I believe she is a female and I'm a little worried cause the last couple days she hasn't wanted to come out from the hanging plant. She is also a dark green with dark stripes (I believe this is stress related am i right??) I will try add some pics but I am on my phone so might not work.

Thanks in advance

My veiled


My exo terra

 

[Titch1312]

Sorry if this is in the wrong section and if the pics are to big

 

[carol5208]

hello and welcome to the forums and chameleon ownership. A couple of things! You pics are kind of blurry and it is hard to tell from them if she is a female. The way to determine this is to check the back of the back feet and there should be a little protrusion like a spike or pimple(called a tarsal spur) on there if you have a male. A female will not. Also, just wanted to add that it would be a good idea to remove the mulch. It can cause problems if injested intentionally or accidentally. Problems meaning impaction, choking, or death.

 

[dom1959]

since you have not had her very long show a lil patience;
it will take some time for her to acclimate.
also take a minute to go over your care versus the care sheet info on the sight.
good luck and welcome!

 

[carol5208]

oops and to answer your question. That is normal what your chameleon is doing being a new environment. They are scared at first sometimes and need to settle in and get used to everything.