Spots?

[Rexo1420]

Hi!!
Relatively new but well researched cham owner here..

Our boy is just over 3 months old, everything has been very normal with him since his arrival, his temp, humidity and enclosure are all fine and checked regularly.

His colour has always been a neutral, normal green until recently he has been displaying spots. I know this is a sign of stress, we recently upped the size of his crickets, could this be why? I read that crickets can bite and cause bruising which displays as spots also.

Any advice would be great!

 

[Beman]

Can you please attach pictures so we can see what is going on?

 

[Rexo1420]

He is asleep at the minute so I cant snap any, but I found a picture exactly like how he is showing (think this cham is a slightly older female but his markings are almost exact)

 

[Beman]

He is asleep at the minute so I cant snap any, but I found a picture exactly like how he is showing (think this cham is a slightly older female but his markings are almost exact)

Ok well post pics of your cham when it is awake. The one you posted is female and is going to confuse people. lol

spots can indicate stress. at your chams age it should be eating 1/4 inch sized feeders. Spots can also indicate his colors are starting to come in. But again I would prefer to see pics of your cham to tell you more.

 

[Rexo1420]

Ill post pics tomorrow! Im in the UK and its like 10.40pm here, I dont wanna bother him at the minute lol thanks!

 

[Beman]

Ill post pics tomorrow! Im in the UK and its like 10.40pm here, I dont wanna bother him at the minute lol thanks!

Not a problem. I would not want you to wake him up.

 

[Rexo1420]

Managed to grab a quick picture before he ran off lol

 

[Beman]

He is starting to show his colors now. He could be reacting to his environment but nothing abnormal with the spots.

If you have not done a husbandry review it would be a great way for you to get feedback in case there are any changes that need to be made. For example the jungle vines your using can be dangerous for them. the black coating comes off and if they rub their face on them they can get pieces in their eyes. Let me know if you are interested and I will post the info for you to fill out.

 

[Rexo1420]

Yes please! Whatever will improve his quality of life im more than happy to hear it, thanks!

 

[Beman]

Yes please! Whatever will improve his quality of life im more than happy to hear it, thanks!

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