Somtimes Fat somtimes skinny

[Chameleon Loco]

How is it that somtimes my cham is plump like my avatar yet a minute later I can see his ribs?

 

[jeanjacket812]

They puff up, sometimes my girl is puffed and sometimes very thin to bask.

 

[justjumpit621]

Molly most of the time looks like a pudge with a pot belly but you can still see her ribs. when she is angry or agitated she becomes flatter vertically.

 

[Chameleon Loco]

ok kool it is amazing how they do that

 

[ShaunaLynnA]

Nothing to worry about! My male veiled Reptar does the same thing and come to think of it so does Chameo my baby panther. It's just the way they do and funny to say the least!

 

[jpm995]

It sems when their standing still they puff up but when moving they look skinny. My grandson says when he picks him up when he's basking he feels softer, like he's melting.

 

[kpritch17]

I think when they are basking and still they just relax more so they look more plump. Then when they start to move they tighten their muscles to be able to move better. Thats what I've seen with mine, anyways.

 

[schendricks]

Can it be related to hydration at all?

 

[jojackson]

Generally not, skin would be wrinkled all the time with severe dehydration also the eyes begin to sink in. If you dont monitor its weight, have him checked for parasites.