Possibly not all that odd behavior

[SkunkyC]

My MM Chameleo Jacksonii is acting a little different. (Not to say I'm an expert, I raise mainly tarantulas and iguanas.)

So my question to you is: Is it normal for him to be casually walking around is cage, occasionally opening his mouth wide, walking around af ew minutes with his mouth gaping open, then closing it? (lol)


Possibly a dumb question to more experienced persona but I just need some reassurance there is not a health issue.

 

[viaje]

Disregard this if anyone says otherwise, I'm no expert. I believe when they hold their mouth open like this, it may mean they're overheating. (I'm basing this on what I know about other lizards and of course this may just be a chameleon behavior) Reptiles don't have a great way of cooling themselves off, and their mouth is the only "vent" they have. How hot is your cage?

 

[Chameleons Northwest]

How long have you owned him? And, could you answer these questions below, please. It will help the seasoned Jacksons owners on this forum answer your questions .

Cage Info:
Cage Type - What kind of cage are you using? What is the size?
Lighting - What kind of lighting are you using? How long do you keep the lights on during the day?
Temperature - What temperature range have you created? Basking spot temp? What is the temperature at night?
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels?
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
Location - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas?

Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon.
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What kind of schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
Supplements - What are you dusting your feeders with and what kind of schedule do you use?
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings.
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.
Current Problem - The current problem that you are concerned about.

Pictures can really help as well.