So I've read a couple things about handling and I took away that one basically shouldn't be chasing a Cham down and grabbing it. That you should place your hand in front of it. Makes sense. But my Cham would NEVER do this willingly. Would you suggest never handling him over chasing him around...
Im not expecting affection from a reptile by any means and I don't intend to ever handle my cham "for fun" but his shyness or dislike for me is not improving. I can't feed him, mist him, even go near his cage without him leaving his basking spot, turning dark, and hiding. Ive tried putting him...
When I said handled minimally I meant moving in and out of enclosure/travel box. I haven't been handling him for fun. I'll post a better pic next time but he's got a good amount of branches to bask on.
Thanks for the replies guys
It was only an hour trip but I had to stay for a few days. On the way there I just kept him in the enclosure and put it in the cab of the truck with me. He wasn't happy when we got ther. On the way back I put him in a small box which I covered. He seemed to do much better in that
I've only had my cham for about a week and a half now and it was a surprise gift so i was unprepared to say the least but my gf had the best of intentions and knew id be able to figure things out. which i am..just slowly.
There have been some unsteady living conditions for my male veiled cham...
Yeah the spurs are very noticeable in person. i traveled with him in his cage and he did not appreciate the ride. I'm wondering if it'd be better to put in a small dark place so the vibrations and scenery don't affect him as much
Whats up guys I'm a completely new chameleon owner. About a week ago my girlfriend surprised me with a male veiled chameleon. Meet Smaug
The pet store that sold it to her knew nothing about him including sex (i did my own research) and age. Im slowly but surely getting questions answered by...