My chameleon is very aggressive, i need help

[Joshy444]

I need so much help I've got a 7 month old yeman chameleon and when im trying to get him out he puffs up and then starts to try and bite me, no matter how hard I try he always tries to go for me. He doesnt like me getting him out but once he is out he is ok but when holding him he grips very hard onto my hand. When he is out he then starts walking around although he's fine he heads towards his cage, please may someone give me some advice as it occurs daily

 

[Brodybreaux25]

Typical cage aggressive male veild....

 

[Tony_S]

There are lovers and there are fighters. I think you know which one you have.

 

[GoodKarma19]

^ What Brody said. Veiled chameleons are well known for aggression, and may not take to handling. Chameleons in general are a "look, don't touch" kind of animal. Sometimes they'll allow handling on their own terms.

Check out this blog on trust building and handling chameleons: https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/building-trust-with-your-chameleon.2396/

 

[Joshy444]

^ What Brody said. Veiled chameleons are well known for aggression, and may not take to handling. Chameleons in general are a "look, don't touch" kind of animal. Sometimes they'll allow handling on their own terms.

Check out this blog on trust building and handling chameleons: https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/building-trust-with-your-chameleon.2396/

Ok thank you so much for your help

 

[Joshy444]

^ What Brody said. Veiled chameleons are well known for aggression, and may not take to handling. Chameleons in general are a "look, don't touch" kind of animal. Sometimes they'll allow handling on their own terms.

Check out this blog on trust building and handling chameleons: https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/building-trust-with-your-chameleon.2396/

Ok thank you

 

[Trailgem]

That’s okay... my male hates me too.
I swear mine has ears... lol... one step into the room and he hides.

 

[JacksJill]

• https://www.chameleonbreeder.com/podcast/ep-80-handling-your-chameleon/
• https://www.chameleonbreeder.com/podcast/ep-82-holding-angry-chameleons/

He may just want to be admired from a distance. He's at an awkward age and trying to own his territory you may want to back off and wait until he is older to try handling him.