Shedding

[Time Police]

Hey everyone,

I just wanted to get some information about shedding. It's not that time yet for Momo, but i want to make sure that he has the right environment and has the ability to shed properly. He's a juvenile (4-5 months) and I had just got him about a week ago. I'm not sure of when he last shed, but I would like to know the frequency of chameleon shedding. Please provide me with any tips and information that would be helpful in regards to this subject. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

 

[Wykd]

This age they shed often. Mine is shedding now and shed 2weeks ago

 

[Swayne8998]

Hey everyone,

I just wanted to get some information about shedding. It's not that time yet for Momo, but i want to make sure that he has the right environment and has the ability to shed properly. He's a juvenile (4-5 months) and I had just got him about a week ago. I'm not sure of when he last shed, but I would like to know the frequency of chameleon shedding. Please provide me with any tips and information that would be helpful in regards to this subject. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Just let the little guy do his thing When he sheds, you want to raise the humidity 10%-20%. Since he's still little, he will probably do this every few weeks. When he gets to adult, don't be surprised if he doesn't shed for a few months. But it will gradually get harder to shed, and will eventually take a week or two, possibly longer, to get it all off.

 

[Ulrich]

There is no strict rule to that. It can range from once a month to once a week. The main issue is that some chams can have a shedding problem. I would say it is mainly related to poor husbandry and stress. If properly fed and hydrated they should pop like a sausage on a grill (sorry for the comparison).

 

[Swayne8998]

There is no strict rule to that. It can range from once a month to once a week. The main issue is that some chams can have a shedding problem. I would say it is mainly related to poor husbandry and stress. If properly fed and hydrated they should pop like a sausage on a grill (sorry for the comparison).

When they become adults, they do not shed in one piece. They shed in little bits all over their body and can take a while depending on the chameleon.

 

[Ulrich]

When they become adults, they do not shed in one piece. They shed in little bits all over their body and can take a while depending on the chameleon.

True. But his is young. So it will most likely pop still.

 

[Swayne8998]

True. But his is young. So it will most likely pop still.

Yeah, agreed. It's cute when that happens... But when they get to be adults, it makes you feel bad for them... the worst is when they shed on their feet and eyes

 

[Ulrich]

Yeah, agreed. It's cute when that happens... But when they get to be adults, it makes you feel bad for them... the worst is when they shed on their feet and eyes

Yup. And the worst is when they rub their eyes against branches so that you are afraid the entire eyeball comes off.

 

[Swayne8998]

Yup. And the worst is when they rub their eyes against branches so that you are afraid the entire eyeball comes off.

Yeah. I swear it looks like they're crying