friendly but confused chameleon?

[N4PTIM3]

So, just today I went over and checked on Pascal to see how he was holding up since I just got him and he was basking away getting warm and he noticed me usually he's been weary of me especially since he's new(or I guess I'm new) but this time he made a b line for the spot closest to the door which is chest height on me, I figured he wanted to come out, so I opened the door and it made a noise like an old door creaking open and he opened his mouth as if he was mad, but he didnt hide from me instead he stayed there so I slowly extended my hand and he slowly climbed on. Once he was there I moved my hand away from his home a bit and he seemed okay then he opened his mouth again and turned darker so I let him back in his home.

I was wondering if anyone else had this happen and maybe what does it mean in regards to his thoughts on me?

 

[sharp229]

Have you been hand feeding him a lot? He may be expecting food.

 

[N4PTIM3]

I've been trying to but he doesn't ever get the food, he just stairs at it and usually backs away.

 

[Blink]

My chameleon sort of did this when something stressed him out (in my case the blind to the window next to him was open ). You mentioned that he is new. He could not be fully adjusted to his cage. Does he have plenty of foliage?

 

[N4PTIM3]

My chameleon sort of did this when something stressed him out (in my case the blind to the window next to him was open ). You mentioned that he is new. He could not be fully adjusted to his cage. Does he have plenty of foliage?

Oh yes he can completely vanish into the back when ever he wants. His cage set up is the same as it was when he was with his previous owners. But I'm the third owner he's had I thought that may be part of it.

 

[Blink]

My guess would be he that he's still adjusting. The world is confusing to him right now.

 

[N4PTIM3]

My guess would be he that he's still adjusting. The world is confusing to him right now.

I hope so the previous owners said he liked being handled.
he actually just went over to my girlfriend who doesn't feed him and did the same thing but didnt climb on her hand.

 

[Blink]

Maybe he wants to come out, but gets confused that you're not his previous owner, and changes his mind. I'm sure he'll warm up to you.