Recent content by NatureGirl

I am still in the works on finding a vet and checking for parasites, BUT!!! i did take many steps of improvement thanks to your help. I cleaned out Raf's cage and got rid of all the substrate. I also am now gut-loading my crickets (them seem to enjoy it! haha). I also checked out a safe plant...

Yesterday I started my journey. I left Rafael's cage door open, so he got used to it. He didnt try to escape or anything, so that is good. I placed my hand in the cage near him, he was leery at first, but didnt do anything. I tried to use a stick to pick him up, but i wasnt getting under him no...

Thanks! I am quite eager to be handling him now, I'll try it out a couple times and let ya know how it goes :D

I have a male veiled chameleon. I will definitely try the hand feeding, and using a stick branch, but definitely respect his space. I really hope that it isnt too late. Is there anything i can do to protect my hand from being bitten? ( what does being bitten feel like?) Thank you for the advice...

I have been looking around this forum, a lot at the pictures your your chameleons! they are all so beautiful! I have had my chameleon, Rafael, for almost seven months now. I have yet to pick him up and handle him. How should i go about doing this? Is there any good techniques about going about...

Those guys are awesome!!!!! The story was very interesting, and the pictures were amazing. :)

Yes, that is one thing i forgot to mention, I am using Zoo Med Eco Earth Compressed Coconut Fiber Expandable Substrate. I try to keep it moist and i change it (and clean his entire habitat) monthly. Should i be doing more often? (that doesnt unclude regular cleaning of feces, water dish and his...

I guess i am confused, i thought i was buying crickets that were already gut loaded. Perhaps i should read into more about feeding my crickets. (i have two pets now! a chameleon and crickets....) The towels are place over the cage, and by towels i mean cloth beach towels/bath towels. I use...

I have a approximately one year old, Male Veiled Chameleon. He has been in my care for 7 months. I do not handle my chameleon often. Probably only 8 or 9 times since i have had him. I would like to handle him more, but am nervous and dont know how to go about it.(plus i dont think he would like...