thanks any info would be great
. Never pick up a cham from above, they really don't like it......
So if he associates the hand with food, then he'll start to like it
Like Squeekz says a couple of weeks to settle in is best. The easiest way to get him used to you is to offer his first food of the day by hand. Always move slowly and carefully. Be very patient and he will come to your hand to eat
Here is a great all-round caresheet for Veileds - https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/chameleonsinmyhouse/395-veiled-chameleon-care-sheet.html
From your setup pics in the other thread I think a few extra branches and some more foliage would be a good idea. He looks great though, congrats
Mine still nearly has a panic attack every time I so much as look at him!
My female veiled does not like to be handled but she has never bitten me. The people who had me before her would always grab her by her back, so even when I go to slide my hand under her, she sees it as a threat and gapes her mouth. I handle her as little as possible because it stresses her out. I do try to handle my new baby a bit more only because I want him to know that I am not a threat. He's no longer than my finger so he is a bit easier to scoop up from underneath.
I hope mine lets me tak him once in his life !!
My female veiled does not like to be handled but she has never bitten me. The people who had me before her would always grab her by her back, so even when I go to slide my hand under her, she sees it as a threat and gapes her mouth. I handle her as little as possible because it stresses her out. I do try to handle my new baby a bit more only because I want him to know that I am not a threat. He's no longer than my finger so he is a bit easier to scoop up from underneath.
. They each have their own personality! I usually have one hand out in front of Zaphod, and one behind to coax him slowly. I try not to scoop or grab so he doesn't get upset and not want to be handled. (This does not always work )
