Strange black spots on tail

[Pearl Fields]

My chameleon has some black in his tail, idk if it’s normal, I mean it hasn’t always been there. I think it’s a recent thing but just wondering what people maybe think it is? Also he’s been in the plants recently, so maybe he got a bit of dirt on his tail ????

 

[DonKeesh]

This could be a few things. Could be a bruise from injury or insect bite. Could be papilloma. Could be a burn. Or could be some benign discoloration due to unknown reasons. Is it only on one side of the tail?

 

[Pearl Fields]

I’ll have to look and see if it’s still there, and looks the same. But I’ll check if it’s only on on side

 

[Pearl Fields]

Sorry this took so long, but yeah ok it’s still there and looks the same. Also to answer your question I think it’s mostly (or all) on one side.

 

[DonKeesh]

Some chameleons lose pigment on one side of their tail gradually which does not appear to effect them negatively. I don't even know if the condition has a name but I've observed it in different species. Maybe someone else has better info.

 

[Pearl Fields]

Ok, thanks. I figure I’ll keep an eye on it and if it doesn’t seem to be causing any issues, I’ll just leave it be. Thank you a ton for replying