LundqvistNYR
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title says it all! Was wondering if anyone has or can make a video on how to pick up an agressive cham
Anyone have videos on how to pick up an aggressive cham?
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oblgobl
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccjBhJlKpy4
maybe wear some thick gloves on the safe side. This is not my video it's a screameleons one from years ago.
maybe wear some thick gloves on the safe side. This is not my video it's a screameleons one from years ago.
Psychobunny
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It's not that easy, that video is a bit misleading.
They have the cham on a short branch, he can not turn around to attemt escape, which is exactly what they do.
It takes both hands, when you get the first hand partly under them, they tend to make a fast U turn. You can use your other hand so you have a hand in front, and in back of him.
When you do get him on your hand, keep fingers together, and thumb out of bitting range.
They will also wrape their tail around anything they can, to anchor themselves. So you need to be quick once you do have him fully on your hand. Also, hold him well away from your face.
You dont want him to think you are about to eat him!!
If you do it right, a little practice, you are unlikely to get bitten.
They have the cham on a short branch, he can not turn around to attemt escape, which is exactly what they do.
It takes both hands, when you get the first hand partly under them, they tend to make a fast U turn. You can use your other hand so you have a hand in front, and in back of him.
When you do get him on your hand, keep fingers together, and thumb out of bitting range.
They will also wrape their tail around anything they can, to anchor themselves. So you need to be quick once you do have him fully on your hand. Also, hold him well away from your face.
You dont want him to think you are about to eat him!!
If you do it right, a little practice, you are unlikely to get bitten.
junglefries
Avid Member
I have had great luck using the rubber palmed Atlas gloves. You can use any brand. For some reason, they seem to calm even the meanest veil. Nice that it would be hard for them to bite thru also. Use one hand to herd him into your other hand. Like bugs bunny, watch for the curling tail. Don't force the issue.
fleetwoodchams
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See our thread "Helping an aggressive cham"
https://www.chameleonforums.com/helping-aggressive-cham-127384/
Lots of good ideas
