should i be concerned?

MattiBee

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I have a panther chameleon that is about 4 or 5 months old and have a quick question. When he is climbing, for example when i get him out to clean his cage and he climbs up onto my hand, he sometimes makes a little 'huff' noise.

I am aware of URIs and i am just wondering if this is likely to be the start of a URI or is it just him exerting a little bit of air when he is lifting himself up, as it is only when he stretches a bit to lift himself up. It may sound mad but compared to myself, if i was lifting myself up with my top half of my body only, i am pretty sure i would make a bit of a huffing noise lol.

If needed i will post my entire set up but i just wondered if it is likely to be something to worry about as just to walk through the doors of my local reptile vets is £60 (roughly $120) without treatment.

What are peoples ideas on this?
 
No...sounds to me he is just hissing at you. This is quite common, don't worry unless he starts doing that while basking and just walking around his cage.

-chris
 
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