So I have a growing nosy-be which is doing wonderfully. Just getting used to being handfed, being allowed plenty of time outdoors for sunlight and uvb, eating healthy crickets, and he's well hydrated. I have noticed on a few ocassions that he will have his mouth open - kind of like them crocodiles do when they are attempting to cool themselves. He's very alert and active, and there's no fluids or discharge from his mouth, eyes, or nose. I've also checked the temperature and it's right on, in terms of the suggested temperatures according to A BUNCH of websites and caresheets. I'm confident it's not a health issue or anything. I'm rambling now, but I'm just wondering if there's a good explanation or if anyone else has seen this?
Better safe than sorry, right?
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ChameleonsTree
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You didnt mention what temps you have in the cage
Mintglow
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A lot of reptiles do that to help regulate their body temperature. If it's happening occasionally it's no problem. If it's more often than that, it may be a little too warm for his liking in the cage. If he's gaping really widely or looks like he's breathiing hard it could be a respiratory problem, but from what you said it just sounds normal 
