Weird coloring.. I'm Scared..!

[Savannah13]

I've only had my baby J for about a week, and shes a very playful and interactive chameleon, which surprised me. When i open her cage to feed her, she runs straight to my hand to be held. But lately, (the past 2 days) shes been a really weird color in my opinion.. Almost like a dark yellow, and she kinda looks dried out, which I dont understand because i mist her cage up to 6 times a day... Her normal color is a very healthy light green.. Shes only the darker yellowish color when shes in her cage.. I feed her twice a day, 4 crickets and a large meal worm, and she eats them, but i dont understand why her color has been like this.. I think it may be a temperature thing inside her habitat, but i could be wrong.. Please help!!

 

[zlew]

Hi Savannah,
Sorry to hear about your new baby. Could you please fill this out, it will help us to give you a more informed answer about why she isn't doing well. Is she acting differently than she usually does? Pictures of her normal coloring and pictures of her new coloring to compare will be very helpful.

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?
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.

Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
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?

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.

 

[carol5208]

Savannah, there is a good possibility she is ready to shed! They will look very drab and their skin will look kinda whitish and dried out. If you can post a pic of her that would be great!

 

[Drakes24]

What's the temperature you have your chameleon at?

 

[Savannah13]

The first two pictures are her normal coloring, and the 3rd is her color now.. She isint acting any differently that I myself have noticed..

 

[carol5208]

I think she looks ok. Just watch over her the next few days. She very well may shed.

 

[Savannah13]

You're sure she looks fine? I'm worried, but i very well might just be freaking myself out by overthinking..

 

[carol5208]

Yes, I think she looks fine and you are over thinking! Welcome to chameleon ownership!

 

[zlew]

Yes, I think she looks fine and you are over thinking! Welcome to chameleon ownership!

aka worrying about anything and everything