Handling my veiled?

[C0347]

I know that chameleons don't like being handled much. How often do you guys handle your's. My 9 month old female puffs up and hisses at me every time I open her cage to feed or mist her . Is this normal? I don't try to hold or handle her ever . I just feed her , clean the cage , whatever I need to do and then leave her alone . So my question is should I try to get her more used to me by handling her more? Thanks

 

[ReptileLove18]

i handled my cham once every couple days generally. if he seemed too upset and didnt climb onto my hand i wouldnt force him.
you could check out this blog, has some interesting info on it bout taming and handling your chams
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/psychobunny/746-taming-chameleon.html

 

[PattyCake]

Veileds are known to have a tad bit more attitude than other chams. Try this taming page-it helps a lot if you want to be able to handle your cham. Remember, don't handle too much or you'll stress your chameleon out.

https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/psychobunny/746-taming-chameleon.html

 

[PattyCake]

i handled my cham once every couple days generally. if he seemed too upset and didnt climb onto my hand i wouldnt force him.
you could check out this blog, has some interesting info on it bout taming and handling your chams
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/psychobunny/746-taming-chameleon.html

Dang... you beat me to posting the link!

 

[ReptileLove18]

hehehehe i love spreading the knowledge ive gained

 

[DavidBuchan]

Hello, welcome to the forum (lol). Here is a great basic caresheet I always recommend to new people with Veileds - https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/chameleonsinmyhouse/395-veiled-chameleon-care-sheet.html
Here is a link to THE blog on gutloading - https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/75-feeder-nutrition-gutloading.html

 

[C0347]

Thanks for all the help . I really appreciate everyone.

 

[SaintJimmy]

I know how you feel dude. I tried to handle my veiled before and he got super puffy and pissed off.
After two months (about) he is totally fine with my hand in the cage, believe it or not.

I even put my hand up to him, he didn't care until I left it up there a while.
You can tell if they don't want you in there.

It just takes time, and maybe a bit of luck too. I don't know.

Check out the taming chameleon blog and also just give it time. It might be your chameleons attitude.

Good luck

 

[Tay And A]

To be honest

I handle both my male and female veileds as often as possible. I know people say it stresses them out and they can die but personally I don't believe it. My chams actually climb out to me when I open their cages now. My male is 2 and my female is almost 2 years as well.

 

[jezzie]

Our female dislikes everyone. Even outside the cage. Our male will come out of the cage to me and hangs out with me but if our 9 year old puts her hand near him, he puffs up and hisses at her lol.

Trust must be earned

 

[Kate]

It's a really good idea to handle them and gain their trust. You never know when a vets visit is needed. Keep persevering with your hand. Wear a glove! Hand feed. Some will never welcome you but it's worth trying.

 

[Squirell]

Does the t-shirt trick work with them like bearded dragons? It is recommended that you put a shirt you have worn in the cage to help them get familiar with your scent (for beardies).