overall, we have maintained a little of the progress. he is no longer making the quick dives into the brush at the first sight of us. so, maybe things will get better over time.
we can only hope and be patient . :)
Go, Phineas! And, I don't think it would be torture to jealously watch Phineas go strolling through your house. I still can't get Prometheus out of his viv on his own, let alone free-range...
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It was only a "standoff" but even that much is great progress as far as this guy is concerned.
This is the most untrusting, anti-social, and just downright mean chameleon that I have ever heard about. I have given up on socializing this little guy. I would someday, however, like to be able...
WOOOO HOOO!!!
Your students, Prometheus and I, have made some, slight progress! We had our first "stand-off"! That is drastic progress for this boy. Usually if we get within 5 feet of his viv, he is diving for the bushes.
So, thanks for the advice. It is taking forever but 9mos. old is...
the chameleon in question was being free ranged at the time. it was a freak accident and the chameleon was seen by a vet and is well cared for by a loving and responsible owner.
so so sorry to hear of her passing. you and jojo were my inspiration when I found out my boy was sick. you took such good care of her and gave her so much. and, yes, it is very tough without them once they decide it is their time to go. I cried for weeks and still do once in a while. the new...
great advice!
but you forgot the paragraph about those wonderful little ones that refuse to become social in any way shape or form. I'm very worried about my guy's vet check coming up in a few months. I hope the stress of the trip/checkup doesn't do him damage... :(
I use a 2 liter soda bottle with a double aquarium valve and hose. I carve a hole in the lid of the soda bottle from the top of the lid just big enough for the valve to fit through. if you carve from the top, the hole in the rubbery piece inside the lid won't be as big and will stretch around...
if he bites do your best not to jump or pull away. he can draw blood if you pull away and drag across his teeth. but as young as he is if he finds out that biting doesn't scare you off, hopefully he will give up and quit biting. I have met lots that this worked with. but there are exceptions...