New guy.

[Call me Sal]

Welcome to the forums and have NO FEAR everyone here is super helpful, you will have no issues as long as your receptive to advice

Gorgeous cham btw!

Thank you! Always open for good advice.

With some notable exceptions, that's basically the nature of the beast. They're more of a "look—don't touch" animal, and I've read many times the best way to make them comfortable is to ignore them and pretend you don't see them.

For "cuddly" (and I use that term loosely), I'd recommend a bearded dragon, B&W Tegu, or monitor.
There are exceptions to any of those being friendly as well. They're all individuals, and can take varying amounts of time & patience to "tame"—if they can be.

There is no need to hold him, we all accepted that rule.

 

[Call me Sal]

Albert says, " Mornin'...I'm gonna eat these leaves whether you like it or not!"