Wobbly Cham

[spartybassoon]

So I hope this hasn't been answered 50 times already, and if so, I apologize. I just got a new veiled and posted his specifics in this thread: https://www.chameleonforums.com/evil-crickets-9488/
Anyway, he's molting today, and most of the time he sits very still. He has a great grip, but every now and then, I catch him kind of slowly wobbling. Not shaking, but just swaying back and forth gently. Slower than a shake, faster than a sway, I guess. Is this just normal cham behavior? Am I worried about nothing?

 

[desultadox]

What I believe you're referring to is just the way a chameleon moves. They're pretty stealthy and kind of sway back and forth (my guess is to mimic leaves in the wind?). They kind of lunge back and forth a bit before taking a step. They don't always move like this, usually when they feel like they're being watched and sometimes while hunting. You may know this already but that's what it sounds like you're talking about to me.

 

[spartybassoon]

Cool, thanks! I did NOT know that, as I am a total noob. I surmised that that was the case, but wasn't sure...thanks!

 

[CammieNLeno]

My panther talks when he walks like that- here is what he says:

"IM A LEAF IM A LEAF DONT EAT ME, IM A LEAF"

 

[Brad Ramsey]

Exactly!
We actually call it the leaf walk.

-Brad

 

[wezeman512]

i have seen my veiled do this once and it was the coolest thing i ever saw! haha

 

[summoner12]

My panther talks when he walks like that- here is what he says:

"IM A LEAF IM A LEAF DONT EAT ME, IM A LEAF"

LOL my GF and I do that monologue for our two guys... HAHAHAHA

Or we tease that he has Tourette's Sometimes Jake will shake back and forth a couple of times before he starts walking or reaching for a branch.

 

[Yodas Mommy]

lol My one does it when he sees a bug outside his cage when hes outdoors...as he walks towards it.
I figured he was trying to blend in, but thought Id look it up to be sure.

 

[summoner12]

lol My one does it when he sees a bug outside his cage when hes outdoors...as he walks towards it.
I figured he was trying to blend in, but thought Id look it up to be sure.

Sounds like hes doing the leaf walk.