Chameleon Not Opening Eyes. There’s a great reason why they keep their mouth open. Chameleon mouth is open due to shedding.

Some species of chameleon (such as the tiger chameleon) are endangered, but others (like the drakensberg dwarf chameleon) are not. Shedding old skins takes time to shed them all off. If this white part is a yellow color it means more water needs to be provided.

Veiled Chameleon Eye Closed. First picture is her now, second picture is right after i got her. 6 year olds are very careless.

In photo 638, you can almost make out the eye ball as it is resting in the bottom of the socket. As for the basking spot, that isn't too bad, but it would be better if you got a intense basking spot bulb, 50 watt. A chameleon will close their eyes when they are dealing with a painful internal medical condition.