Do Chameleons make noise?

In the animal kingdom, chameleons are regarded as one of the most fascinating creatures. They have the ability to change their color based on their surroundings and are known for having a long tongue and being easy to maintain, which is why they are the most popular pet in recent years. In addition, many people are unaware of the fact that chameleons can make different sounds like hissing and hooting.

Yes, chameleons can make noise. Many people think that they are silent creatures because they do not have vocal cords, as mammals do, but this does not mean that they cannot make noise at all. The chameleon has the capability to make sounds other than the traditional sounds of vocalization. It can also make grunting sounds and hissing sounds.

What kinds of noise do Chameleons make?

Various kinds of noise can be made by chameleons which have a very low probability of being heard by humans because they are very soft and low so that they are not noticeable by humans. However, as pet owners you should always pay attention to those sounds since there is a possibility that chameleons are suffering from some health issues, which explains why they make noise. In the next section of this article, we will provide you with some types of noise you should be aware of.

• Hissing sound- It is very common for Chameleons to make hissing sounds when they are scared, angry, stressed, or anxious, when they act aggressively or defend themselves from predators, then they will make this type of sound. The sound they make is a warning sound that they make by exhaling their air from their lungs. If you hear this type of sound from your Chameleons, then you need to make sure that their environment is stress-free and remove stressors from their environment.
• Hooting noise- Whenever you have more than one chameleon in your cage, you will notice this kind of sound because chameleons make these kind of sounds when they are communicating with each other to warn each other of approaching predators. This is a low frequency of vibration that can travel through branches in order to warn other chameleons.
• Popping and wheezing sound-If you hear this type of sound from your Chameleons, it means that they are suffering from respiratory infections, so you need to check their mouth as soon as you hear this sound to see if they have any kind of infectious disease. You need to take your Chameleons to a vet as soon as possible if you find any type of infectious disease. When these animals create this type of sound, they also show symptoms such as mouth gaping, loss of appetite, etc.
• Rustling sound- In addition to the hissing sound, this kind of sound is part of the regular movement made by my chameleons whenever they move around through the leaves and plants. If your chameleon has a screen cage, it is likely that you will hear them scraping on the mesh sides as they climb up and down the cage.
• Grinding Sound - In general, this type of sound is not made by all Chameleons. Grinding sounds are a reflection of anger when chameleons are angry they open their mouths faster and close them more normally. When they do this, their teeth crunch and grind, producing grinding sounds. This sounds are very rare.