New chameleon today

[AZcham new boy]

Hi guys, finally got my chameleon today, hes a male veilid only a baby though, just wondering if theres any tips for setteling him in hes ok at the minute just wondering if u guys have got any comments on what i should and shouldnt do.
Also he keeps on shuttin 1 eye probraly just me worrying but is that normal.
Thanx guys aaron x

 

[Ekaj13]

Congrats! About the eye, what type of lighting are you using for him? He may have scraped an eye against the cage or in transit, butbitncould also be too powerful lights.

 

[carol5208]

I would not try to handle him for a few weeks or so. Let him get good and settled in. you could try hand feeding a cricket or worm to maybe get him associated that your hand is a good thing and not something that is going to harm him or eat him!!!! How old is your cham and did he come to you with his eye closed?

 

[AZcham new boy]

Thanx for the advice again guys, try changing the light this morning and he isnt shutting his eye and is feeding from my hand and a cup, drinks well and is pooing aswell.
Thanx again aaron

 

[carol5208]

Glad he is doing better! Post some pics soon!!!