The Friendliest Chameleon Ever!
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THECHAMMAN
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flapneck. that's what ive heard :/
Rocky
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well the only super nice chameleon i have seen was a panther and a flapneck (both personally owned by a pet store owner) they were both handled everyday and fed superworms/horn worms when they came out. So i think if you handle them enough they can become nicer with time
both of those chameleons would just come out and sit on your hand and when you touched(pet) them they leaned towards it. It was pretty cool.
both of those chameleons would just come out and sit on your hand and when you touched(pet) them they leaned towards it. It was pretty cool.
hallenhe
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My panther's pretty darn friendly. I've had him since he was 3 months old, and he got used to being handled early (bribed by having to climb on my arm to reach a treat). Now he wants to/expects to climb on my arm every morning, and he doesn't even seem to be seeking food; just wants to sit there.
My Jackson's, while not mean, was rather standoffish.
My Jackson's, while not mean, was rather standoffish.
summoner12
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Good luck
My Melleri are super nice. But they need a lot of room and aren't really for beginners due to the complications that come with a WC or smaller CH melleri.
As far as more common chams like panthers or veileds, yes it depends on a few things. I have a panther that is friendly but hes always real excited when hes out of his cage and won't sit still. My Veileds can be hard to get out of the cage sometimes as of late. Once they are out they just hang out until they see something they want to climb. My cham Fred used to walk out onto my hand before I moved to this apt. I think he isn't sure of the new surroundings to come out like before. I dunno maybe he likes this newer cage setup more than his old one lol. (I removed his half dead ficus that took up most of his cage.)
The reason Jake and Fred came out all the time so easily was that I would put them outside after work to get natural sunlight. My shift changed so I can't do that anymore... and I think that might be a part of why they aren't so eager to come out anymore
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My Melleri are super nice. But they need a lot of room and aren't really for beginners due to the complications that come with a WC or smaller CH melleri.
As far as more common chams like panthers or veileds, yes it depends on a few things. I have a panther that is friendly but hes always real excited when hes out of his cage and won't sit still. My Veileds can be hard to get out of the cage sometimes as of late. Once they are out they just hang out until they see something they want to climb. My cham Fred used to walk out onto my hand before I moved to this apt. I think he isn't sure of the new surroundings to come out like before. I dunno maybe he likes this newer cage setup more than his old one lol. (I removed his half dead ficus that took up most of his cage.)
The reason Jake and Fred came out all the time so easily was that I would put them outside after work to get natural sunlight. My shift changed so I can't do that anymore... and I think that might be a part of why they aren't so eager to come out anymore
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mastert
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My Melleri are super nice. But they need a lot of room and aren't really for beginners due to the complications that come with a WC or smaller CH melleri.
As far as more common chams like panthers or veileds, yes it depends on a few things. I have a panther that is friendly but hes always real excited when hes out of his cage and won't sit still. My Veileds can be hard to get out of the cage sometimes as of late. Once they are out they just hang out until they see something they want to climb. My cham Fred used to walk out onto my hand before I moved to this apt. I think he isn't sure of the new surroundings to come out like before. I dunno maybe he likes this newer cage setup more than his old one lol. (I removed his half dead ficus that took up most of his cage.)
The reason Jake and Fred came out all the time so easily was that I would put them outside after work to get natural sunlight. My shift changed so I can't do that anymore... and I think that might be a part of why they aren't so eager to come out anymore
thats interesting. hey i was also wondering if a cham would enjoy hanging out above the shower head while i take a hot shower, i noticed how steamy and hot it gets in there and was thinking that a cham would probably like it. any thoughts
summoner12
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I wouldn't do it while YOU are taking a shower. You don't want to get soap on your cham or in his eyes or have him breathing fumes from soap. People do shower their chams... Make sure your shower is clean so that you are not splashing soap onto your cham. Remove all your shampoo and soap from the area and even wipe the area down to remove soap residue. Place a plastic plant in the shower for your cham to sit on and direct that shower head on the wall and let the water splash onto your cham.. so he gets a warm mist/rain effect. You don't want it TOO hot and you don't want to spray them directly.
Dan
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My male panther is super friendly ever since I got him at about 4-5months. He loves to be held. Anytime you open the cage door he comes running to the front to climb out on your arm. I can actully tell when he wants attention, he paws at the cage door to come out. He has never puffed or hissed or tried to bite me ever.
My female however, is meeean. She puffs and hisses if you look at her. She has never actually bitten me, only bluffed 2-3 times.
So thats my experiences thus far...
My female however, is meeean. She puffs and hisses if you look at her. She has never actually bitten me, only bluffed 2-3 times.
So thats my experiences thus far...
Dsignrguy
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male panthers all the way. Ryan J. has a great nice one that doesn't mind handling, And mine would probably let you juggle him. I would say sty away from veilds. I know there are friendly ones out there, but when I hear stories of a cham being particularly nasty, its usually a veild.
summoner12
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I was thinking... chams are friendly when removed from their cage. The reason is because they are unsure of the surroundings. A cham would rather go limp and weigh its options out in the open than attack. A cham that is aggressive in it's own habitat might just be the best cham. It signals that the cham is aware of its own turf. Chams that are aggressive inside of their own cage isn't a bad thing. All of my chams calm down when removed from their cage. Most of them are aggressive in their cage. Wouldn't you be aggressive if someone burst through your door and pulled you out of your house? If your answer is no, maybe there is something wrong with you.
So when people point out how aggressive a chameleon is, ask yourself and them, why that cham was aggressive.
I was thinking... chams are friendly when removed from their cage. The reason is because they are unsure of the surroundings. A cham would rather go limp and weigh its options out in the open than attack. A cham that is aggressive in it's own habitat might just be the best cham. It signals that the cham is aware of its own turf. Chams that are aggressive inside of their own cage isn't a bad thing. All of my chams calm down when removed from their cage. Most of them are aggressive in their cage. Wouldn't you be aggressive if someone burst through your door and pulled you out of your house? If your answer is no, maybe there is something wrong with you
.So when people point out how aggressive a chameleon is, ask yourself and them, why that cham was aggressive.
ciafardo 4
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i like it when they drag me out the door and beat me with a hose filled with sandi was thinking... Chams are friendly when removed from their cage. The reason is because they are unsure of the surroundings. A cham would rather go limp and weigh its options out in the open than attack. A cham that is aggressive in it's own habitat might just be the best cham. It signals that the cham is aware of its own turf. Chams that are aggressive inside of their own cage isn't a bad thing. All of my chams calm down when removed from their cage. Most of them are aggressive in their cage. Wouldn't you be aggressive if someone burst through your door and pulled you out of your house? If your answer is no, maybe there is something wrong with you
So when people point out how aggressive a chameleon is, ask yourself and them, why that cham was aggressive.
gregdabender
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Mine tend to vary of my 3 Panther males only one is super laid back....he sees my and hand and thinks...FOOOOOOOD. The other 2 are pretty much leave me alone !
One of my females is pretty mellow as well....the other is a total @$&^#
One of my females is pretty mellow as well....the other is a total @$&^#
Slo Surfer
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First off, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
I guess this isn't typical at all, but my male veiled is REALLY friendly. When I come over to the cage and open it, he hangs himself off his basking branch and practically throws himself at my hand. Then he crawls up to my shoulder and hangs out while I clean or put some food in for him. He also loves to sit on my shoulder out in the sun. I think a lot has to do with how you treat them when they are babies. When he was young we would put a cricket or worm up on our shoulder, and have him crawl up our arms to eat it. Now its just a habit I guess. He also reacts very well when we have to pick him up (doesn't get defensive at all, and just crawls on board).
I guess this isn't typical at all, but my male veiled is REALLY friendly. When I come over to the cage and open it, he hangs himself off his basking branch and practically throws himself at my hand. Then he crawls up to my shoulder and hangs out while I clean or put some food in for him. He also loves to sit on my shoulder out in the sun. I think a lot has to do with how you treat them when they are babies. When he was young we would put a cricket or worm up on our shoulder, and have him crawl up our arms to eat it. Now its just a habit I guess. He also reacts very well when we have to pick him up (doesn't get defensive at all, and just crawls on board).
sandrachameleon
Chameleon Enthusiast
I've had almost 100% "friendly" male panthers. Like Kenya said, the female panthers are not always quite as social (and I have literally had females try to eat my eyeball, fingers, fingernails, knuckles, nose, etc)
panthers seem to get friendlier with age, in my experience.
panthers seem to get friendlier with age, in my experience.
MotherHenna
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I have a large ficus mine can climb on when I'm home and keeping an eye on him. Once he learned that an open door could mean a trip to the tree, he would rush the door (relatively speaking) when he saw me come near. He would reach for me to pick him up and turn his most brilliant colors the closer to the tree we got. Getting him OUT of the tree was a bit different. It sounds like training and association is the key. Whether it's food or favorite location it sounds like the key is you are the first step to getting something they want.
I get that though. Hold a piece of pie out in front of me and I'd even consider shopping a potentially favorable activity.
I get that though. Hold a piece of pie out in front of me and I'd even consider shopping a potentially favorable activity.
laurie
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I have 5 panthers and 5 veiled. All 5 panthers are much more friendly. They walk onto my hand, yes even the female. Now if I need a veiled out I have to pick the up and one of the females has bit me a couple of times but it is their nails that really hurt like he......... Veiled are good animals but nothing beats a panther, well maybe my husband!!
summoner12
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