Chameleon hisses like crazy

[wdissident]

I have a year old veiled. He hates me hisses and bites. Im trying to hand feed. When I hold a cup with superworms infront of his face he will look at it like he wants it then he will start hissing really bad. I think it has to do when I open his cage because when the cage is closed I can put my hand right next to his face and he doesnt freak out. U guys got any advice or thats just how this guy is.. Iv had him about 2 weeks

 

[BeBoSON]

Just give him time, chill by the cage watching him so he becomes comfortable with you. Then after a while leave the cage door open and just chill and watch him. He has to know your not a threat. Then little by little get your hand closer and closer depending on his comfort level.

 

[wdissident]

He always hides in the back of the cage when im in the room and never really basks under the light. Is this a problem or only time will tell

 

[allencg101]

its a veiled thats how they roll!!! they are very territorial and don't like to be messed with.

 

[chameleonfan101]

He might chill over time. If u ever grab him make sure or stick your hand in make sure it's through a side not from above they think you will attack them. Good luck.

 

[tkilgour]

Veileds can be nasty bud! Trust me, one big male tagged me good and drew blood. He was a mean SOB, I have never had a panther anything like some of my veileds.

 

[Dmurray]

chameleons in general are very territorial animals and more of a show pet like a fish. handling them too much will cause stress

 

[creddjobs]

He just doesnt like you! Get over it! ; )