We got a major basker here....

Triceros

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Idk what it is but my cham loooooooves basking hes been in his basking spot for hours and sometimes hell even climb up on his cage and hang right next to the light... and when i put food in for him its like he walks a few steps towards them to eat but then he loses interest and confused about what he wants and goes right back to his basking spot im kinda worried about this, does anyone think this is weird behavior?
 
This could be a few things.
The main one that I would say is most probable is temps.
So lets start there.

What is the ambient temp
Outside?
In the room/area the chameleon is kept?
In the basking spot?
In the bottom of the cage?
In the middle of the cage?

If it is too cold they will choose a hot (even if its too hot, which can lead to burns/dehydration) basking spot, over a too cold area.

So if your ambient temps are to low, he may not want to leave the basking area.
 
This could be a few things.
The main one that I would say is most probable is temps.
So lets start there.

What is the ambient temp
Outside?
In the room/area the chameleon is kept?
In the basking spot?
In the bottom of the cage?
In the middle of the cage?

If it is too cold they will choose a hot (even if its too hot, which can lead to burns/dehydration) basking spot, over a too cold area.

So if your ambient temps are to low, he may not want to leave the basking area.

I agree with all the above. If you'll answer the questions or better yet answer the questions in the Ask For Help Form, in the health section of the forums and post a picture of you chameleon and set up, the members here will be glad to help you.
 
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