Shedding and mood

[Throughthedark]

This is my first shedding experience, and I have noticed that Finn is a cranky little chameleon. Are the two related, or should I be looking for another reason for the extra dirty looks?

 

[JamesBryan]

Yes most likely. Very common in most chameleons when shedding.

 

[ChamDE86]

They are usually more agitated, less hungry, and will show signs of lethargy. All is is normal during the shedding process. Some extra misting should help speed up the process a bit.

 

[guanagator]

Yup very usual, one of mine goes off food 2-3 days before he sheds as well. It is an individual thing though my quad doesn't seem to get flustered by shedding near as much as the panthers. Maybe that his higher humidity level has some effect.

 

[Throughthedark]

Thanks. He is eating a lot less too, but he is still eating. And it's probably the first time I've seen him enjoy misting.

 

[paulkaranik]

My Jackson's first shed - 3 days without eating and I was a little worried. By the 4th day he was thirsty and hungry again.