Odd coloration
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Mikesyring
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She looks beautiful to me
Nicholasdeaan
Avid Member
Even when it happens overnight like that? It's been about an hour and she's still showing these colors. I've just never seen her do this before so I wasn't sure what exactly what was going on. Is there an explanation to the sudden color change? Just for my own curiosity sake.
Nicholasdeaan
Avid Member
Yes I know that haha But when they're awake for a while and aren't turning into their darker colors when basking shouldn't I be concerned?When they sleep they can't control their pigmentation. Chameleons have "Pajama clothes"
NickyChameleon
Member
However old mine is, 3-4 weeks ago she showed the same colors. This was directly after I got her. Completely normal, and if she starts hissing, or as I call it, angrily sneezing, at you in a bit, don't be surprised. Like a weird pre-period for them. Mine was fine after a week, though she is rather shy. As soon as she gets on my arm though, she crawls all up my stomach chest back and face, then sits right in front of me like "I'm done exploring. Can I return home now?" Well that got a little off topic but anyway, yeah it's normal.
NickyChameleon
Member
Maybe she's that pigment because she's too hot or cold.
Nicholasdeaan
Avid Member
Hmm...strange. She just changed this way over night. Her temps are are they should be and so is her humidity. I'm not sure what's going on.
GrimCamel
Established Member
I strongly doubt there is anything wrong, not even with the temperatures. If so, she would either be dark because its too cold or be breathing with her mouth open (cause of heat) or something like that. I would start thinking whats wrong when she's showing really dull or dark colors. She looks perfectly healthy
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Mikesyring
Member
Your being perinoid she looks very healthy
Matt Vanilla Gorilla
Chameleon Enthusiast
I don't see anything wrong, she is a doll!
Nicholasdeaan
Avid Member
Alright alright. Guess I'm letting my thoughts get to me. Sorry about that. After previously buying an ill Cham from a reptile show and it dying, I'm just trying to be extra cautious and prevent anything from happen long before it gets to the point where she's to sick. I'll sit back and enjoy the colors. Thanks everyone for the reassurance!
Nicholasdeaan
Avid Member
Should I be concerned if she is now breathing with slight weezing and making crackling noises when breathing? It seems to me she may be developing a RI.
jajeanpierre
Chameleon Enthusiast
Ah, NickyChameleon, don't go all Donald Trump on me.
jajeanpierre
Chameleon Enthusiast
Yes. It sounds like she needs a vet asap.
Nicholasdeaan
Avid Member
Yeah I spoke with one on the phone. She said it appears and almost definitely sounds like she has access water or food stuck in her trachea. Which can be treated with an anti bacterial or anti fungi. She said to wait until morning and see if her immune system will kick it. If not, bring her in. The coloration is definitively not normal. Considering it happened over night and she hasn't flinched color all day no matter in the shade or heat.
