Why is my chameleon so mean?
Chameleons hiss because they are stressed, angry or frightened about something nearby. The hissing is often accompanied by puffing up and changing color. Hissing is a way for a chameleon to ward of the cause of their stress, fear or anger.
What’s the best way to handle a chameleon?
Chameleons aren’t like other common reptiles in the pet trade (like ball pythons or leopard geckos) that tolerate handling pretty well; chameleons in general are more easily stressed by the ordeal – to the point where many people believe that you should treat all chameleons like fish in an aquarium; a look-but-don’t-touch pet.
Can a chameleon come out of its cage?
Not all chameleons will become sociable creatures that claw to come out of their cage to climb your arm, but that doesn’t mean that they aren’t capable of a great degree of trust. I have had chameleons who I wasn’t able to handle for long periods of time even after lots of time and patience, but they would very eagerly hand-feed from me.
Is it normal for a chameleon to not eat for a week?
It is normal for them not to eat for a few days while they adjust to their new homes. So while they are becoming familiar with their new cage, home, and routine, I recommend that no attempts at handling occur for at least a week or two. The wait is terrible, I know, and it will be tough but it’ll be better in the long run.
What kind of behavior does a veiled chameleon have?
Behavior of veiled chameleons. A veiled chameleon Chamaeleo calyptratus is a pretty calm animal. It will not make any sudden moves and cannot walk that fast. Just to trick you though, they will walk much slower when they know they are being watched than when they believe they are alone.
Which is the most aggressive type of chameleon?
Chameleons generally have similar temperaments but there are slight differences between the three main chameleons generally kept as pets. Veiled Chameleon Temperament – Veiled chameleons are generally considered to be the most aggressive.
Chameleons aren’t like other common reptiles in the pet trade (like ball pythons or leopard geckos) that tolerate handling pretty well; chameleons in general are more easily stressed by the ordeal – to the point where many people believe that you should treat all chameleons like fish in an aquarium; a look-but-don’t-touch pet.
Why does my Chameleon walk away when I pick it up?
Sometimes they will try to walk away from you when you try to pick them up or come close. It depends on the individual chameleon if it grows up to become docile or aggressive towards you. By feeding your chameleon by hand and handling it carefully you increase the chance that it will grow up more docile and tame.
