Sharktaimer
New Member
Hello!
I have had my Male Veiled Chameleon (Reptar) for 3 months. He was a "sub-adult" when I got him and has grown to quite a healthy size. The reason for my post is a strange new habit he has picked up...I only handle him on his own terms and when he decides to come out he is usually content sitting on top of my head. Just the last 2 weeks he has started pulling my hair and seems to be trying to eat it!? He is never huffy when he's hanging out with me (occasionally gets a little moody when he's in his enclosure and not wanting me in there cleaning or whatever I'm doing) but never when he's out. Not sure what to think about the hair pulling. I've given him some alternative foods since, thinking he might be bored with crickets and salad. Any ideas?
I have had my Male Veiled Chameleon (Reptar) for 3 months. He was a "sub-adult" when I got him and has grown to quite a healthy size. The reason for my post is a strange new habit he has picked up...I only handle him on his own terms and when he decides to come out he is usually content sitting on top of my head. Just the last 2 weeks he has started pulling my hair and seems to be trying to eat it!? He is never huffy when he's hanging out with me (occasionally gets a little moody when he's in his enclosure and not wanting me in there cleaning or whatever I'm doing) but never when he's out. Not sure what to think about the hair pulling. I've given him some alternative foods since, thinking he might be bored with crickets and salad. Any ideas?
It's definitely reassuring to hear that your cham eventually stopped. Hopefully it's just a phase. And now that you mention it, I think I did have a little hairspray in last time. (Don't usually wear any so didn't think about it before holding him) Thank you!
