I wouldn't try to handle him much, he's got to get used to his new home and you.
This is useful in learning to handle your Cham..
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/psychobunny/746-taming-chameleon.html
Check Home Depot, they have a lot of nice tropical plants.. Just make sure you wash them before you repot them. I used a small spray bottle with a few drops of dish soap mixed with water, sprayed the plants and then rinsed them in warm water. I did that a few times before I repotted them, just...
I agree with Camimom, an all screen cage is ideal, and the taller the better, they like to be high.
I would stop using the red light at night, it will disturb his sleep. Lights should be on for 12 hours and off for 12 hours. As long as the temperature stays above 60F at night, he will be...
Hi! Welcome to the forums & congrats on your new little guy! How old is he? If he's gaping, he's too hot.
Also, the humidity does not need to be at one level all the time, the cage should dry out completely between mistings. You may not see him drink, most don't like to be watched, but as long...
I saw a few others made a feeder out of a 2 liter soda bottle, so I tried one out for my little guy, he went right to it this morning when I fed him. Here's the link to the post that I got the idea from..
https://www.chameleonforums.com/sprite-bottle-insect-feeder-101782/
Thanks Dan! I'm really happy, he seems to be getting used to us. He's got some orange showing, too. I can't wait for his next shed to see what he'll show us next! :D