Just recently i have noticed my female veiled chameleon basking with her mouth half open. WHY? its really weird and she never did it before or i just didnt notice. anyone have any ideas?
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whats my veiled doing??
andydy464
Mar 23, 2004 11:21 PM
Replies (3)
thechamhunter
Mar 23, 2004 11:29 PM
Well, now it is spring and the temperatures are rising, therefore the temperatures in your house and in your chameleon cage will be warmer....thus, your chameleon will have a warmer body temperature and when the chameleons body temperature gets too hot it opens its mouth and regulates the heat. It is a reptiles way of sweating
andydy464
Mar 23, 2004 11:35 PM
oh...i kind of thought that but wouldnt she then move to a cooler part of her cage? instead she gets to the warmest spot.
chunks_89
Mar 24, 2004 02:11 PM
Not being the smartest of animals, they won't care if a cool spot is available, they will sometimes just gape to cool down. My cham does that sometimes (not much) and other times he goes to a cool spot. In your case, you should just make the basking perch further from the light or the bulb wattage should be lower.
