Do you need to clip/trim a veiled chameleon's nails

[VeiledMoodRing]

My Veiled baby is getting a little bit older (he is about 9months old), and his nails are VERY SHARP I know this because he loves to crawl on my arm. Overall, they are in good condition, so I am not worried about that. I would like to attach a pic, but he is sleeping now.

 

[LizardLurkin]

I believe chameleon claws don't regrow, so you're not supposed to trim their nails. You just have to get used to their super powerful grip, or maybe wear gloves if you have sensitive skin.

 

[Gloriawood]

@LizardLurkin is correct, do not trim them. They need to be sharp so they can climb and hang on those branches I was unaware they didn’t regrow, so that’s good to know!

 

[VeiledMoodRing]

I believe chameleon claws don't regrow, so you're not supposed to trim their nails. You just have to get used to their super powerful grip, or maybe wear gloves if you have sensitive skin.

ok thank you so much, I guess I'm going to just get used to him climbing all over me lol

 

[LizardLurkin]

@LizardLurkin is correct, do not trim them. They need to be sharp so they can climb and hang on those branches I was unaware they didn’t regrow, so that’s good to know!

I double checked and it's apparently when their nails are ripped out of the nail bed that they won't grow back. But, not to derail, yes they definitely need their claws. @VeiledMoodRing enjoy your lil veiled toe imprints haha

 

[MissSkittles]

Depending on grip strength and how tender your skin is, you might want to wear an oven mitt or glove of some sort. My male veiled has such an incredibly strong grip that he causes a lot of pain and has punctured my skin before.

 

[VeiledMoodRing]

Depending on grip strength and how tender your skin is, you might want to wear an oven mitt or glove of some sort. My male veiled has such an incredibly strong grip that he causes a lot of pain and has punctured my skin before.

my chameleon makes a lot of small red dots on me and scratches. I am so glad I made this post y'all are so kind and helpful!

 

[absolutbill]

my chameleon makes a lot of small red dots on me and scratches. I am so glad I made this post y'all are so kind and helpful!

The red dots are probably an allergic reaction and very common. After you handle your chameleon make sure you wash your hands and arms with soap and water and they will disappear fairly quickly.

 

[nightanole]

With a proper setup cage. Nails never need trimmed. With an improper setup, they can grow little hypodermic needles at the end, which i do trim in adults once a year, keeps the nail from splitting when it does break off. It does keep the nails from getting stuck. But placing hard bamboo etc in the tank keeps them from forming.

https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/possible-nail-trimming.169115/#post-1479324