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[Bwrigs34]

Hi my veiled chameleon Bubba who is probably around 5-6months I would say started to act weird. He would never come out of his cage, but wouldn't mind me in there and he would always hand feed. Now he always puffs up and will maybe eat one cricket or worm while hand feeding then just look at me. Is he just at puberty or something? Any help, Thanks

 

[Melodie21]

Hi my veiled chameleon Bubba who is probably around 5-6months I would say started to act weird. He would never come out of his cage, but wouldn't mind me in there and he would always hand feed. Now he always puffs up and will maybe eat one cricket or worm while hand feeding then just look at me. Is he just at puberty or something? Any help, Thanks

I think its just puberty because mjne is 7 months old and a male veiled chameleon their very moody and independent at that age though mine was more loving then he is now

 

[Bwrigs34]

I think its just puberty because mjne is 7 months old and a male veiled chameleon their very moody and independent at that age though mine was more loving then he is now

You think he may be more loving once he's done? I've been hoping and hoping he would soon realize I'm no threat to him at all and I don't bother him at all

 

[Melodie21]

You think he may be more loving once he's done? I've been hoping and hoping he would soon realize I'm no threat to him at all and I don't bother him at all

Yes i think he could be it takes time trust and also rub him under his chin carefully talk to him never get in his face and do slow movements so he always knows what your doing and are not trying to harm him in any way

 

[Bwrigs34]

Yes i think he could be it takes time trust and also rub him under his chin carefully talk to him never get in his face and do slow movements so he always knows what your doing and are not trying to harm him in any way

I can't even try rubbing his chin I've tried a few times he's always puffing up hissing or flinching at me

 

[Melodie21]

I can't even try rubbing his chin I've tried a few times he's always puffing up hissing or flinching at me

Hmm thats weird mine doesn't mind no matter how mad he is at me maybe try showing him your hands and slowly move it towards him palms open so he can make the choice on what he wants to do

 

[Bwrigs34]

Hmm thats weird mine doesn't mind no matter how mad he is at me maybe try showing him your hands and slowly move it towards him palms open so he can make the choice on what he wants to do

I've tried recently he always flinches at me at first maybe I could get close but no where near him now lol maybe just needs more time

 

[Graves923]

Veileds are known for their personality shifts as they age. Mine used to be tolerant of my presence but now greets me with a wide open mouth of teeth. He has also taken a liking to my girlfriend and will climb over to her and right on her shoulder without any fuss.

 

[Melodie21]

I've tried recently he always flinches at me at first maybe I could get close but no where near him now lol maybe just needs more time

Yea it does sound like he needs more time then it takes them time to be tolerant of you and know your not going to harm them

 

[Bwrigs34]

Veileds are known for their personality shifts as they age. Mine used to be tolerant of my presence but now greets me with a wide open mouth of teeth. He has also taken a liking to my girlfriend and will climb over to her and right on her shoulder without any fuss.

Any tip for when he open up his mouth lol?

 

[Melodie21]

Any tip for when he open up his mouth lol?

Yea just give him some water to drink thats what i do when he does that because hes thirsty lol