We bought a baby veiled chameleon about 2.5 months ago. We do not touch her. I know that I will eventually have to take her out to clean out her enclosure. She hisses at me now every time I go near her with my hand. What is the recommendation for getting her out for the first time? I appreciate any feedback.
Hands-on interaction
- Thread starter EugeneG
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Crashbandit05
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Use her favorite food to start hand feeding. Or long tongs if you have trouble. She'll have to learn to trust you and food will probably be the quickest way.
jajeanpierre
Chameleon Enthusiast
I clean around them and rarely take an animal out to clean a cage.
jannb
Chameleon Enthusiast
I interact with my chameleons everyday moving them around from free range to free range and I also take them outside for natural UV just about daily so I've never had your problem but the hand feeding recommended above is a good idea. You can also open her cage door and put a tree or large plant next to the cage. Watch from a distance and see if she will come out on her own. Once out they are usually much friendlier. I am a firm believer in getting your chameleon where you can handle them and they not be terrified. After all it will be very important for vet visits and so forth.
You might also find this blog by one of our senior members helpful.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/entry/the-taming-of-the-chameleon.746/
You might also find this blog by one of our senior members helpful.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/entry/the-taming-of-the-chameleon.746/
