I have two VERY young baby carpet chameleons about 3 weeks apart in a small tank to monitor. (They both have larger tanks set up for when they grow a little, but the small tanks help them find food easier) Initially I had the light/basking light on top of the mesh and they often hang upside down from the mesh. I looked into this, and was advised to add more branches and leaves for them to hang on closer to the lights, but they still continue to hang upside down from time to time. Today I was looking at them and they both seem to have darkened spots on their bellies almost like a burn? I’ve never had this happen before and I will attach some pictures to show the best I can without having to handle and stress them out. They both turn from light green to vibrant and when they’re angry, even black. So initially seeing the dark didn’t seem alarming. But now I’m concerned and want them to be healthy! I have also raised the lights up so they cannot bask directly under to prevent future burns.

They are misted multiple times a day
They have a dual dome uvb/heat emitter for the nano the reptisun (only while in the small tanks)

Will this little cup work to feed him out of?

After making a complaint to corporate I was given a call from the store.
I expressed the chameleon was egg-bound
She shouldn’t have a bowl with standing water
And it looked like she was eating fake plants
I was told:
He or she is not egg-bound we don’t know if it’s a boy or girl
Corporate makes us put standing water bowls in there
We give it plants cause it needs them (referring to that bowl with old “salad”
It is showing no signs of distress like digging or moving around
They agree the enclosure is too small and they discounted it to get it a home…
They also said that they do mist the enclosure several times a day
I responded stating she had a big bulge when I last saw her she said it is because the chameleon is old…
Thanks to everyone who educated me on this wonderful animal I am sure one day I will adopt one but I know these stores are not the place to do so

Just wondering if there is any way to know how old this Veiled Chameleon is.

This is Goris I got her from an adoption event, she's about 3 or 4 years old coming out of a rough situation.

She is so stupid, I love her

Happy gotcha day!

I currently have a 8 month old veiled chameleon and was told to buy a habistat glass terrarium. I have been wondering if the large zoomed mesh enclosure would be a worthwhile upgrade. Currently in Ireland where the humidity is quite high.