wrinkled skin

[Chamster]

hi peoples, my cham seems to have wrinkled skin idk maybe hes not hydrated propperly.... any ideas people??? his urates are white and hes eating loads of food...so idk.....im not sure what to think....

 

[jojackson]

Possibly preshed, keep up the misting, keep check on the urates.
Pics are always good!

 

[panthercham]

Possibly preshed, keep up the misting, keep check on the urates.
Pics are always good!

good advice....post a pic Is he off his food?

 

[Chameleons Northwest]

Wrinkled skin in a chameleon that is otherwise healthy, with white urates, generally suggests he is about to shed. The smaller outer layer, comprised of keratin, often pulls the lower layer of skin into folds right before the shed becomes apparent. The layer that is about to shed may not even be visible yet. Then it will turn cloudy, then white, then begin to come off.

 

[Chamster]

he shed a week ago....full shed in 2 days....hes eating very good about 2-3 times a day.. and i try to mist at least 2 times a day.....

 

[panthercham]

How old is he?

 

[Chamster]

here are some more pictures.....

https://www.chameleonforums.com/pictures-your-chameleons-35139/index11.html

 

[jojackson]

I dont really see wrinkles to be concerned about. The folds of neck, the throat area and around the legs where they join the body is normal. He looks good to me.

 

[panthercham]

He is lovely...from that picture nothing to worry about. Does he look different now?

 

[Chamster]

I took those pictures yesterday so I guess he still looks the same.

 

[Chuck G]

He looks fine.

 

[Chameleons Northwest]

Looks perfectly normal to me, too. Nice looking fella.

 

[Chamster]

Alright guys thanks for the experienced feedback. I appreciate that very much.