My chameleon keeps going this colour is it normal for her?

[BlueWitherLexy]

I've had Lexy for just over a week now she's 4 months old as I got her from a reptile pet shop in my local area.
She's perfectly healthy. She eats normally but keeps going behind the log to hide and changes to the colour in the image. I'm very concerned about her.

 

[kinyonga]

Can you post photos of her the other colorlook she has please?

 

[BlueWitherLexy]

Image of her normal colour

 

[BlueWitherLexy]

Normal colour again here

 

[BlueWitherLexy]

Can you post photos of her the other colorlook she has please?

 

[JiggyWalk]

Filling out this care sheet would help others diagnose your situation better

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?

 

[BlueWitherLexy]

Filling out this care sheet would help others diagnose your situation better

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?

I will let you know soon.

 

[Beman]

Fill out the form... Stop fogging during the day. Post pics of the entire cage set up. Specifics on your lighting on top as well. Looks like her eyes are closed in that pic. Which indicates stress and or illness. So this would be an immediate need for edits to husbandry to ensure baby does not decline further.

 

[BlueWitherLexy]

Fill out the form... Stop fogging during the day. Post pics of the entire cage set up. Specifics on your lighting on top as well. Looks like her eyes are closed in that pic. Which indicates stress and or illness. So this would be an immediate need for edits to husbandry to ensure baby does not decline further.

Also I don't have a fogging machine.

 

[BlueWitherLexy]

The last picture of her I showed you was the first time I got her

Also I don't have a fogging machine.

Fill out the form... Stop fogging during the day. Post pics of the entire cage set up. Specifics on your lighting on top as well. Looks like her eyes are closed in that pic. Which indicates stress and or illness. So this would be an immediate need for edits to husbandry to ensure baby does not decline further.

The last picture of her I showed you was the first time I got her

 

[Beman]

The last picture of her I showed you was the first time I got her

If you are able to post pictures of the entire cage and totally fill out the form then members can help you. Without this information we can not tell you what needs to be corrected so you have a successful experience keeping a chameleon.

 

[Beman]

@MissSkittles @elizaann2 @GrannyK Can yall keep an eye on this thread in case the OP added the form info and images?

 

[elizaann2]

Yes I will

 

[BlueWitherLexy]

Filling out this care sheet would help others diagnose your situation better

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?

I dont need to fill out this out as everything is ok all im after is an answer to my question

 

[Beman]

I dont need to fill out this out as everything is ok all im after is an answer to my question

So what is your actual question? In your initial post all you asked was if it was normal with her coloring behind the log where she is hiding. People are trying to help you because while the coloring is not a concern in that pic the fact that she is hiding with lights on and her eyes are closed indicate a health issue. That is not normal behavior for a healthy chameleon to do while lights are on.

If you do not want the additional help being offered by filling out the form so we can make sure you received all the correct info for what to buy ensuring you have a positive experience with your new chameleon. I do not know what you would like to know other than what I already commented on.

If you do not want interactive help from the forum members then here is a good husbandry program that will teach you accurate info and tell you about normal vs not normal. https://chameleonacademy.com/chameleon-husbandry-program-getting-started-with-chameleons/

 

[kinyonga]

I don’t think there is anything wrong with the colour health wise. She may be stressed by something. Is there a mirror or reflective area she can see from her cage? What’s the basking temperature in the cage?
Can she see other reptiles or animals?