Charma, happy and healthy

MontyAndMelissa said:

Charma is eating and drinking fine now! She's been home for about 4 days. She is looking like she's getting ready to shed. How often do chameleons shed? Also, when she's upset or mad, she turns very vibrant colors. I've read that males will be more vibrant, does that mean she is a he? She is a veiled. My husband made a hand made dropper out of a water bottle for water (he's so smart). I'm so happy that she's starting to become more comfortable. She's not hissing when we put our hands in the enclosure anymore. When is it okay to try to hold her?

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Carlton said:

Chams shed on different schedules depending on their individual growth rate. They shed when they need to. If she has a growth spurt because she's finally getting good care she might shed a little more often for a while. Hard to say.

Both sexes will show more vibrant colors when they are excited, upset, mad or scared. It's just that the male and female markings and pattern are different. She looks female to me. If she does not have nubby spurs on her hind feet (on the back of her "ankle") she's a she. The spurs are usually pretty obvious.

You can start getting her used to your hands by resting one on her branch edging closer to her, offering her feeders in a hand-held cup, or gently touching her feet. Don't put your hands over her back or head. Move slowly and coax her to climb on to a stick or your hand by nudging her feet or tail. She'll let you know what she will tolerate. Hard to predict, as they are very individual.

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