A Cyprus Chameleon’s Small Adventure — Part 1


Recently, I spotted this little character here in Cyprus, and of course I stopped to take a closer look.
The little chameleon soon started moving, and, curious to see where it was going, I followed with my camera.

My sudden interest didn’t seem particularly welcome. That look said it all.

The open mouth looked like a fairly clear warning.
Chameleons sometimes open their mouths when they feel threatened or disturbed.

Apparently on the move — Cyprus chameleons walk with a slow, deliberate confidence that’s hard to miss.

Back at the edge again — perhaps considering the next move.


17 responses to “A Cyprus Chameleon’s Small Adventure — Part 1”

  1. Jag Avatar

    Jag fascineras av dina spännande små möten med olika djur och insekter. Bilden där kameleonten står med tassen mot den rostiga plåten är så bra, den ser ut som ett litet barn som utforskar omgivningen. Att du fick bild på den gapande också, haha, försökte den skrämma bort dig, månntro? Jättefin serie på den spräckliga!

    1. Anita Avatar

      Tack så mycket! 😊 Jag håller med, den såg nästan lite mänsklig ut, som om den försökte lista ut vad den hade framför sig. Och ja, jag tror att den gapade för att försöka skrämma bort mig – medan jag försökte att inte verka farlig! Det var verkligen ett roligt litet möte, och jag är glad att jag hann fånga så många olika ögonblick. Det blir en del 2 också!

  2. Mr. Ohh's Sideways View Avatar

    Those pieces are worth more than a thousand words!! 🤣😎🙃

    1. Anita Avatar

      Thank you very much Mr. Ohh! 😊 I guess the chameleon did most of the talking! 😂

  3. Michael Sammut Avatar

    You’re most welcome, Anita.

  4. Anki Avatar

    En fin bildserie på ett för mig både exotiskt och spännande djur!

    1. Anita Avatar

      Tack så mycket Anki. Visst är de fascinerande små varelser.
      Ha en fin måndag!

  5. Egídio Avatar

    That mouth could frighten me away. It looks like there is a large cavity when it opens its mouth. Great story and photos.

    1. Anita Avatar

      Thank you, Egidio! That open mouth certainly looked impressive, but curiosity won over fear!

  6. bushboy Avatar

    So, you had a lot of time to spend with a fabulous reptile. Love to open mouth threat. Bet you wanted to run 😂

    1. Anita Avatar

      Haha, I wasn’t quite ready to run! I was too busy taking photos. 📷😁 Thanks a lot for your comment, Brian.

  7. Pepper Avatar

    Great captures of a perfectly camouflaged chameleon. 😊

    1. Anita Avatar

      Thank you, Pepper! It certainly did a good job of blending in.

  8. nesfelicio Avatar

    Interesting camouflage. Great captures, specially the one with the open mouth.

    1. Anita Avatar

      Thank you, Nes! I was lucky to capture that open mouth.

  9. Michael Sammut Avatar

    They can be quite particular 😉

    1. Anita Avatar

      They certainly are — and this one had quite the personality! 🦎😄 Thank you for writing, Michael.

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