noise making chameleons

[jvillereptile]

all my chameleon make like a vibrating noise when they are handle. it a hum like noise i don't know if they do it when they are in there cage because you have to be close to them. i've had newborn make this noise all the way up to a 2yr old female that i had. has anyone else heard this i keep veiled chameleons

 

[Tarzansma]

I know exactly what you're talking about. Tarzan makes that noise only when I handle him. It's like this vibrating growl or something, it's really weird. But, he's made it ever since I got him - I think it's normal. Then again, there are breeders and stuff on here that would know way better than me. Good luck anyhow!!

 

[Drake]

I think its their way of communicating with each other. I could be wrong though.

 

[jvillereptile]

so has everybody heard it before i think it sound cool. to bad it is not loud enough to record it when they do it

 

[Chris Anderson]

Here's some more information including a recording of it: http://www.chameleonnews.com/year2003/may2003/infrasound/infrasound.html

Chris

 

[nicxcham]

both my chams make that noise also does this when i hand feed if i put cricket near there faces