How can I get my veiled to warm up to me?

[chlocham]

I got a veiled that is 4-5 months two days ago and she has stayed in the same two corners most of the time and hadn't eaten. How can I get her less stressed and more warmed up to me?

 

[chlocham]

Her color is also kind of dull.

 

[Carlton]

Be patient. She's completely upset by the change to a new home, so give her time to settle in. Make sure there are good places in her cage to hide, and that she can easily find her food, drink as often as she needs to, and can bask in peace. Don't pester her too often right now and make sure she isn't in an active part of your house with views of other pets. Chams are very visual and easily stressed by too much commotion. Could you describe her cage for us or send a pic? We can make suggestions if necessary.

 

[LoganChamy]

Get some small tweezers and pick up a cricket with it and show it to you little one and she will eat it and soon she will trust you. (handling can also work but don't be jumpy)

 

[Andee]

I wouldn't handle or try to hand feed for at least one to 2 weeks. Chameleons hate any sort of change, huge changes like changing homes can take a very long time for them to get over.

 

[chlocham]

Thank you! Today I watched her eat some crickets and drink for a while! She has been hiding a lot but explored a little bit today

 

[Andee]

You need a ton more greenery in there. She needs to be able to get lost in it.

 

[chlocham]

Will do! Planning on heading out tomarrow for some.

 

[shomegirl]

My panther ate out of my hands on day 4 and 5 of having him and then he got an attitude and hasn't any longer. I have only had him two weeks, so i just try for a minute or less each day to see if he will try again. Not much luck. They say it takes a lot of time, sometimes.
Is that bark on your floor as substrate. Some may tell you to remove it. It is easily swallowed and could cause issues. Good luck with feeding.

 

[Dirtydominican77]

Is that a waterfall? If so you may not want it in there. It could cause your cham problems later. Get misting system

 

[chlocham]

Is that a waterfall? If so you may not want it in there. It could cause your cham problems later. Get misting system

What kind of problems? It was recommended my many reptile owners to me and they said is was better? I still mist her several times a day. I had a dripper originally but it was very difficult to control and didn't work with my habitat very well.

 

[SocialNumb]

Ditch everything at the bottom. Sitting water = bacteria by itself and with poop in it, well, you can imagine. Same goes for recycled water through a pump. The substrate is a chocking/impaction hazard. Also, bugs can hide in it and it's all around a pain to keep clean and dry.

 

[chlocham]

Ditch everything at the bottom. Sitting water = bacteria by itself and with poop in it, well, you can imagine. Same goes for recycled water through a pump. The substrate is a chocking/impaction hazard. Also, bugs can hide in it and it's all around a pain to keep clean and dry.

what do you recommend instead of the substrate?

 

[Andee]

Bare bottom. I use drippers with live plants, and place them over the live plants so they drip into the pot. If you are going to use a waterfall you have to clean it completely every day. All of it, including the pump. Now that I have a mistking mister I don't use drippers anymore though and just mist four times a day for longer periods of time.

 

[SocialNumb]

What Andee said.