so i just got my chameleon and i love him. super fun to have around. but i noticed him yawn a few times today. then he left his mouth open for about 8 seconds or so. i thought he was over heating so i turned his heat bulb off for a little while. is this from it being to hot? or is it him starting his shedding process? i do see signs of him starting to shed. rubbing on the plants and wood.
yawning?
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Serbianchameleon
Chameleon Enthusiast
Measure the basking branch and the ambient temperature so we can tell you if it’s too hot or it’s okay
PetNcs
Chameleon Enthusiast
Yawning can be totally harmless (shedding eg) but can be a sign if serious health problem (RI) or thermal discomfort (overheating - thermoregulation)
Please what are your daytime and nighttime temps and basking regime and what are your day and night humidity?
Also please review your cage setup: Fake plants and vines are life threatening for the chameleon and based on these mistakes, there might be other issues to be finetuned in your cage: post a pic
Please what are your daytime and nighttime temps and basking regime and what are your day and night humidity?
Also please review your cage setup: Fake plants and vines are life threatening for the chameleon and based on these mistakes, there might be other issues to be finetuned in your cage: post a pic
i ordered a ficus this morning, also a temp gauge. stores are closed around me due to the sickness going around. also update. he was shedding. the day after this post i woke up and he was rubbing on his vines. he hasnt yawned since so i am assuming it was to his shedding. i guess wwhen i bought him he was starting to shed but had no idea lol. ALL THIS INFO IS VERY HELPFUL! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
