Handeling

[ckranz]

Want to start handeling my Chameleon I got him about 10 days ago. He is still afraid of me but has eaten a couple of crickets out of my hand. Question is how do I get him to start trusting me so I can pick him up and maybe put him out side on the warm days?
Also still trying to get him to eat some worms tried mealworms supers nothing he doesn't want them. I will keep trying just want to switch it up from just crickets. Got some waxworms see if he will go for them.

 

[Azthebarber]

it takes time not the best answer you wanna hear but it will happen just wait.

 

[ckranz]

it takes time not the best answer you wanna hear but it will happen just wait.

Understood!!! I will be patient!!!! Just want to see what I can do to start him off trusting me.

 

[yankfanthom]

Screameleons made a good video on handling. Got to their site. WWW .Screameleons.com

 

[ckranz]

Screameleons made a good video on handling. Got to their site. WWW .Screameleons.com

Great. Lots of cool videos!!! Thanks

 

[gillmanboy]

my cam was like this left him for a few days then used to leave his door open with my hand in his cage stamd there for like 10 mins at a time then walk away then a hour or so later do it again, also let him see ur hand drop his food in. after a few days mine stopped hissing at me being near then i moved up to hand feeding him and it did take about 10 mins standing there with a cricket but then he took it and ever since then he been good as gold, i then started putting my hand near him leting him see the cricket then move it up my arm to my shoulder he sooned walked up my arm to feed, i do this every feeding now do throw some in as well as think it good for him to "hunt" now when i walk into the room he comes down to front of cage and walks straight out onto my arm i always reward him with some food. it takes time and alot of repertion but it can be done. i got him and 10 months old he now 13 months and as friendly as u could want he spends most of the day on my shoulder while i get on with stuff. its well worth the effort. if this isnt clear dont be afraid to msg me for more hints and tips.