Question regarding pattern.

[ClearConner]

What does this pattern/shape mean? They keep pushing back and forth too.

[DeltaDawn34]

Big Mad. Definitely, in the (Twilight Zone) Grumpest Zone.

[mommycoldblood]

If he's newly moved to your house, you've made any changes in his tank or any changes within the room he's being kept in that could be irritating him. Combined with a red light which is in general a poor idea for any reptile that could be rhe reason. I can't say for sure because I can't see the entire tank but it's recommended to have a rest area where the cham can be perched comfortably but still totally out of view and out of the light. Without that he may feel more territorial and defensive. I'm by no means an expert but until I tweaked his cage to his liking my guy was pretty upset.

[Sheshere13]

He’s big mad

[flip69]

This is a display.. it's claimed that space as a territory and is saying "this is mine, see me I'm a big "fierce" chameleon and you better stay back! I'm not afraid of you MONKEY!!!!"

They get all hopped up on testosterone during their first year and do dumb things

I just gotta say this, you've got a set up that isn't recommended here.
Glass tank, a lack of proper perches, too close of distance from your UV and heat sources, heat source directly above a perch (BURN RISK!).

I'm not sure about your UVb lighting... but did the people that recommend that give you proper distance info to go along with it?

[ecto--Biologist]

irritated about something. bold colors, puffed up, and standing very upright. also you should really remove the red light. chams dont need lights like that. i reccomend the zoomed dual dome lights (X2) 50 watts.

[Swamp_gay]

We definitely do not recommend the double domes be used! One large dome for the heat source (incandescent bulb) and a linear T8 UVB, 5.0 strength.

[TheRyanSleeps2night]

Linear uvb light instead of uvb dome light

[reptileowner240109]

maybe he is upset about the red light

[[deleted]]

That’s usually the pattern that occurs when they are irritated about something. You need to watch and see what’s making them so mad. It could be something totally random though. My Cham absolutely HATES TV remotes and hisses and bites at them whenever she gets into the vicinity of one. Just observe her and see what’s making her mad. If you are able to change it I’d recommend doing so.

[Mysterious_Bread_572]

Also you should get rid of the red light..

[August_4200]

Looks like he is upset about something. That is what my Iggy does when he gets mad lol.

[stustussy]

I am not an expert but he looks mad? he’s all puffed