OrionMyChameleon
Member
Why is it bad when chameleons sleep in the day? If it is bad what does it mean? 
Why?
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dagy24
New Member
It could be a sign of illness or eye trouble if they're just closing their eyes and not actually sleeping. Usually it is a sign they didn't get enough sleep the night before. There's a link to the how to ask for help form at the top of the health forum, if you could please fill that out it would be helpful, with special attention to the lighting schedule.
SSimsswiSS
Avid Member
Chameleons are diurnal, which means happening by day, coming out during the day or occurring every day. A chameleon that sleeps during the day is usually ill. And unable to do daytime things like hunt, feed, hide, move, thermoregulate, get the picture. This is WHY.
Miss Lily
Chameleon Enthusiast
Closing their eyes in the day can also be the first symptoms of illness so it's always best to get the cham checked by a vet. My first female started closing her eyes and sleeping in the day and she died 5 days later. If your chameleon sleeps in the day then seek veterinary help!
OrionMyChameleon
Member
What illness could this lead to?
jannb
Chameleon Enthusiast
Any kind of illness could cause a chameleon to close his eyes and sleep in the day time. Closed eyes is a sign that they are ill.
SSimsswiSS
Avid Member
. . . Death
carol5208
Chameleon Enthusiast
all ages. It is not a normal thing for them to close their eyes during the day.
jannb
Chameleon Enthusiast
Yes it does.
