theresaintucson
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Does shedding usually start on the head of a panther chameleon? How long does a shed take? Is it normal behavior for her to hide in the back of her enclosure and not eat as much? TIA
Shedding and Behavior
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Ace
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Hey Theresa
Shedding can take within a few hours - to a few days
And the chams might be bothered by the shedding that they might not eat as much until after shedding, you can mist with warm water to help the shedding process go faster
her hiding in the back might mean she is rubbing herself on the branches to take of the shed skin....
And shedding from the head is common at first, sometimes in other areas too
Hope this helps
Shedding can take within a few hours - to a few days
And the chams might be bothered by the shedding that they might not eat as much until after shedding, you can mist with warm water to help the shedding process go faster
her hiding in the back might mean she is rubbing herself on the branches to take of the shed skin....And shedding from the head is common at first, sometimes in other areas too
Hope this helps
carol5208
Chameleon Enthusiast
yes, some chameleons do not eat or eat less during the shedding process. It can start at any point on the body and as they get older they may just shed in parts instead of a full body shed. As Ace said, mist your chameleon with warm water and that will aid him in his shedding.
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