Hemipene out while on my hand!?

[Richardl046]

I was adding some sticks to his enclosure, so he was stressed out. He came over and wanted me to pick him up. So, I picked him up then he started doing a “dance”. He grabs my hand tightly and scoots himself around on my hand.(He’s done this a few times) Then when I look down I saw part of his hemipene out. I quickly put him back and left him alone for a while. He is nearly 1 year old and a veiled chameleon.(I’ve had him majority of his life) Is this something to worry about? Or is the just a case of hormones from his new age? Any help appreciated.

 

[nightanole]

He was just happy to see you. They can also come out occasionally during bath time.

So either:
happy to see you
trying to assert dominance
trying to mark territory

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Congratulations! You're married!

 

[Persnickety Parson's]

I know male snapping turtles will use that as a last ditch effort to drive off something that has made them very frightened or angry.

I've never seen them on content specimens.

 

[Beman]

It can happen... He was using your hand for um practice.

 

[Fchamel]