Can you handle panther chameleons too much?

[Ctg]

I have a 2.5-3 month old panther chameleon that I absolutely adore. I love just holding her, but I also like to take her out of his cage and hold her outside so she can get some sunlight! I know that you can stress them out and that would be bad for her, but she shows no signs of stress that I'm aware of. When I walk in the room she climbs to her door and it seems like she's asking for me to take her out. She also hates going back in her cage after I try to put her up.

My question is if my panther isn't showing signs of stress can I keep handling her? Or should I try to keep it to once a day instead of multiple times.

Also does anyone know for sure if this is a male or female? I was sold it at an amazing price, but wasn't guaranteed a sex. His best guess was that it is a female.

Thanks

 

[chefboyardee]

youre probably gonna hear a few different opinions on this one; some people say its fine, others say you shouldnt handle the cham much at all.
As long as youre not forcing the cham out of its cage and its deciding it wants to be handled, then daily handling is fine

in terms of sexing, check this post out https://www.chameleonforums.com/how-sex-baby-panthers-33997/
looks like a female to me too

 

[gar732]

I agree, if it's choosing to climb on you then it wouldn't be stressing it out too much. My chams want nothing to do with me so I dont handle them. They are still young so I'm hoping the'll lighten up at some point. And I too think that its a female.

 

[Deevo]

Its dark almost black colors could be a sign of stress

 

[Poptartjake]

Its dark almost black colors could be a sign of stress

Or just its sunny colors.

 

[Ctg]

Or just its sunny colors.

Yeah those are her outdoor colors. I definitely think she loves it.