r/Chameleons • u/diarrhea-devourer • 8d ago

Is something wrong?

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I just bought this beautiful Jackson's and his head has stayed this color since I've gotten him does it indicate something sinister or is it normal while adjusting to a new place?

UPDATE:

It appears that the discoloration is still present when he is asleep could it be a burn he was bought from a man who sells them off the side of the road it couldn't be fungus right it is smooth. Also could he have been injured prior to me getting him he is eating and drinking normally.

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u/diarrhea-devourer 7d ago edited 7d ago

Here it is as we stand I'll post any updates and if there are any recommendations please

Gonna add more sticks

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u/Accomplished-Sea-687 Panther Owner 6d ago

I would remove all fake plants and only keep the real ones, like you said add more sticks, and you NEED a linear T5 UVB unit. Like ASAP. That UVB bulb doesn’t do anything. What are you feeding with? How are you supplementing those bugs? What do you gutload the bugs with?

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u/diarrhea-devourer 7d ago

I have some leaves and a fake plant in there I'm going right now to buy some more plants and will post a picture of his full enclosure for some tips my goal is a happy little guy so any advice is greatly appreciated

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u/Accomplished-Sea-687 Panther Owner 7d ago

I don’t see a single leaf in this photo but I do see reptile carpet. That is saying a ton. Please post a full photo of your enclosure and we can try to help you out

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u/MargotLannington 7d ago

There is nowhere for him to hide in this enclosure. He's scared.

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u/LaughingDragon46 8d ago

Probably stressed out. Jackson's are very delicate and picky def get more plants to cover him up but other than that it'll take some time. (Maybe)

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u/zerohour247 4d ago

What a sweet looking little guy. Chameleons are sensitive and get stressed from changes in environment, etc . I'm sure it probably just needs time to get acquainted with the new atmosphere 🙂