signs of stress?

[Jtpalm1]

im sure its nothing to be alarmed about, but since google kind of generalizes everything and makes research time consuming i figured i would ask you wonderful people here.

i have a 6 month panther male. he generally is a darker set of colors for the most part and i know that he will flare up when agitated, but what does it mean when i leave him alone and he is very colorful. also, i was told that yellow is a "stress" color, so if he is bright and not pushing yellows out does that mean he is happy? he also puffs up and does a little squirmy dance, which seems to be some type of dominance maneuver but again im not sure. tips would be appreciated. i just wanna make sure im not causing stress for him that i am not aware of.

 

[Kate]

I would say if he is stressed he would be quite dark, hiding or hissing. Don't know about yellow colour though. Mine is predominatly reds and greens, when showing these colours I would say he is content, warm and well fed.

 

[nightanole]

Stress is spots and lines, not bright colors (those are normal happy ones).

The puff up wiggle dance is bad, he is saying go away, or dont eat me.

 

[Jtpalm1]

ok, dont think he is stressed then lol. he doesnt hiss and the yellows are just small patches, he doesnt push more yellow then reds or greens. he eats well and i have seen him lick the branches so im sure hes getting water as well. he usually sits on his perch hanging out under his light. thank you for your help.