Mean Vs. Scared

[AnamCara]

I've seen lots of "mean" chameleons lately on social media. I think it's important that we understand that a "mean" chameleon is, 90% of the time, a scared chameleon. Sure -- some chameleons may have a temperament that they are always a bit grumpy or "unapproachable" (as my boss describes me,) but the response we see in a lot of "mean" animals is a reaction percieved threat. (ask ANY pitbull rescue)

I know this is understood by most keepers here, but I'm frustrated with some of what I've seen about "mean" chameleons.


Reminder: The animals we keep don't owe us affection. We owe them responsible keeping.

/rant

 

[Beman]

So true I saw something on FB the other day... Where the cage was totally bare wrong lighting and everything. They wanted to know why their cham was attacking them through the cage. It was really sad.

 

[JacksJill]

Fear and aggression are flip sides of the same coin.

 

[JoXie411]

Oo you too I’m the jerk telling the owners what’s up It’s not “cute” to piss of your Cham or put it in a dogs face

 

[AnamCara]

Oo you too I’m the jerk telling the owners what’s up It’s not “cute” to piss of your Cham or put it in a dogs face

We Anam Cara's yo.

 

[AmandaS]

Lol, you're unapproachable huh?

 

[Beman]

We Anam Cara's yo.

I had to google this and explain it to Jox lol. Soul Friend... I love that!

 

[AnamCara]

Lol, you're unapproachable huh?

Little bit.

 

[salty dog]

I had a chameleon that would fire up and charge at me every time I cleaned his cage lol...

 

[PlowShredder]

I only have teens now but it seems like the aggression towards people fades as they mature. Can you more seasoned owners validate this?

 

[AnamCara]

I only have teens now but it seems like the aggression towards people fades as they mature. Can you more seasoned owners validate this?

Totally cham / keeper dependent yo.