Why does my veiled chameleon look dull?

[BanditTheChamelion]

I’ve noticed my chameleon looks kind of dull in color. He’s not completely grey, but he’s not super colorful like he is while sleeping.

 

[JoshD49]

Could just be how he is. Mine has his moments but is generally dark too.

 

[JoshD49]

Here is is when he does decide to lighten up.

 

[salty dog]

His black bars are a sign of extreme stress, try not handling your veiled so much, I suggest you RESEARCH VEILED CHAMELEON HUSBANDRY, on this site

 

[Beman]

Mine will generally dull out a little in color within a few days of a shed. However I see most of his darker colors when he is trying to soak up heat.
This one I had just put him back in his cage... He always goes really light and bright.


These are his normal colors


And these are his Basking colors

 

[April McGregor]

I’ve noticed my chameleon looks kind of dull in color. He’s not completely grey, but he’s not super colorful like he is while sleeping.

He is either stressed/unhappy or cold, have a read of the caresheets here and ensure his temps are as required.

 

[Thehippie]

he's either stressed, just looks that way or is trying to warm up

 

[BanditTheChamelion]

He is either stressed/unhappy or cold, have a read of the caresheets here and ensure his temps are as required.

I know he’s not cold because the temperature is normally around 70-75 degrees. But could you gives me examples of why he would be unhappy?

 

[Beman]

Is your ambient temp 70-75 or is that his basking temp? Stressed colors can be anything related to your husbandry. A change in environment.
You could fill out the help form in detail below and add pics of your entire enclosure lights to the bottom if you would like people to provide more help.
Chameleon Info:

• Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
• Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
• Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
• Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
• Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
• Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
• History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.

Cage Info:

• Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
• Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
• Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
• Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
• Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
• Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?
• Location - Where are you geographically located?

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.

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Please Note:

1. The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
2. Photos can be very helpful.

 

[Thehippie]

ok, he's cold, male adult veiled need a 90 degree basking spot and juveniles need an 85 to 80 degree basking spot

 

[Thehippie]

here is what the care sheets say
Temperature:
Baby/juvenile (<9 months): ambient 72-80F (22-26C), basking 85F (29C)
Adult males: ambient 75-80F (23-26C), basking 90-95F (32-35C)
Adult females: ambient 75-80F (23-26C), basking 85F (29C)

 

[Toothless the cham]

Did you fix the temp at all?