Veiled chameleon keeps getting dark spots

[Marie2090]

Hey
So we just got this little guy about two weeks ago now
And he recently started getting dark spots all over his body whenever we get close and I think when we aren’t around either. He also just started climbing to the top and hanging upside down right under his uv light turning a grey color.
i know the spots are a sign of stress but I’m not sure why he could be stressed.
We did recently feed him different crickets that make noise and are more active.
We have a dripper and we mist him 2-4 times a day. He also did just shed today.
This is our first chameleon.

 

[Chameleoking]

Could you show pic of the back of the cham hind feet? Should be a bump on the back of both hind feet if its s boy. That from here looks like girl. But to be 100% sure you have to check back of hind feet. Also how old?

 

[Chameleoking]

If that's a girl Like I'm guessing you need a lay bin asap

 

[Marie2090]

Could you show pic of the back of the cham hind feet? Should be a bump on the back of both hind feet if its s boy. That from here looks like girl. But to be 100% sure you have to check back of hind feet. Also how old?

I managed to get this photo
And they didn’t tell us how old so I’m not sure

 

[Chameleoking]

Can you please get a close up of the back of one hind foot. Is that spurs( bumps) I see

 

[Chameleoking]

@kinyonga is that spurs I see?

 

[Marie2090]

Can you please get a close up of the back of one hind foot. Is that spurs( bumps) I see

Yes I do see spurs on the back
I took a video too but can’t upload

 

[Marie2090]

We were keeping the crickets next to his enclosure and as I said they were noisy
But I moved them away from his cage to see if maybe their noise was the issue and he hasn’t spotted up real dark since then
But I’m not sure if that’s the main cause

 

[Chameleoking]

Okay its a male. So the dark spots are probably a sign of him being stressed. It could be his living conditions

 

[Chameleoking]

OK that's good

 

[kinyonga]

@kinyonga is that spurs I see?

Looks like it to me.

 

[kinyonga]

We were keeping the crickets next to his enclosure and as I said they were noisy
But I moved them away from his cage to see if maybe their noise was the issue and he hasn’t spotted up real dark since then
But I’m not sure if that’s the main cause

Could he see the crickets?

 

[Chameleoking]

Hello and welcome to the forum! If you'd like a husbandy review, please fill out the following form and experienced members will take a look. Please include a picture of your enclosure from lights down. This is to ensure that you get the best care for your chameleon.

Chameleon Info:

• Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
• Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
• Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
• Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
• Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
• Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
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• Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
• Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
• Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?
• Location - Where are you geographically located?

 

[Marie2090]

Could he see the crickets?

Now that I’m thinking about it
Yes he probably did see them
They were close to his enclosure and the crickets enclosure is clear.

 

[kinyonga]

That might have been the reason more than him having heard them.

 

[Lindasjackson]

It would still be great if you could fill out the form Chameleoking posted so we can help you make sure you’ve got the best set up possible for this adorable little guy! Maybe we can figure out why he was turning pale when climbing the screen.