Turned black should i be concerned?

[flashjord101]

I've had my little guy for about 3 weeks now. So far he eats great, even out of my hand, and seems happy. Today for the first time he turned jet black. Is this an issue? Is this a sign of stress? My dog was barking, usually this doesn't bother him. Should I be concerned and keep the dogs away? He is far out of reach and they don't even know he exists.
thank you for your help.
J

My 2 month old panther just turned black for the first time. He's low in the cage and wet from the mist king. is he just cold? I've had him for 3 weeks and he's been healthy, eating well etc. never seen him turn black however. The dogs also were barking loudly. maybe this stressed him out, but it hasn't before. I don't think he can see himself in the mirror, but there is one near by. any thoughts on what's going on and if I should be looking for any other strange behavior?

thanks
J

 

[DeviousMike]

Chameleon's hearing is through vibrations and not really through sound traveling through the air so a barking dog will not bother them. He may be cold and dark colors are a more efficient way to absorb heat though you would think he would head to the basking area.

I sometimes find my female panther to be super dark at times but she seems to get back to normal resting colors eventually. Perhaps he's just being grumpy.

 

[warpdrive]

he was probably just cold.
if this becomes a daily thing, then maybe a closer look at your room and basking temps are in order.

Harry