Kelseylineberry
New Member
My chameleon is really mean. He always hisses at me when I come near it. I've been told to keep his cage open and let him get used to me but how will opening his cage get him to like me?
Getting my chameleon used to me
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MamatoElvis
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If you allow him to climb out on his own on to a tree or plant he may be less defensive. He is in a cage, he can't get away so he is defending his territory.most of the time if I put my hand in for my guy to climb out he just stares at me. If I let him climb out on his own and then put my hand in front of him he climbs right on. He may never be completely comfortable with you but he should be easier to approach if he doesn't feel trapped and backed into a corner.
They are very territorial in their cage, but once they are out they aren't so tough because they are in your territory. I never thought my veiled would become friendly but one day I opened his door and let him climb out and sit on it. Ever since then when he sees me in front of his cage, he wants out. He knows that being out of his cage is fun and the only way to get out of his cage is with me.
bakednowningz
New Member
What kind of chameleon is it? Is it also Wild caught?
jannb
Chameleon Enthusiast
You might find this blog helpful.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/psychobunny/746-taming-chameleon.html
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/psychobunny/746-taming-chameleon.html
GrimCamel
Established Member
Before I got my cham I used to read this site over and over again (owned by one of the admins) and she have an article on this particular subject: http://www.muchadoaboutchameleons.com/2012/04/to-handle-or-not-to-handle.html
Good luck
Good luck
_Chameleon_
New Member
My chameleon is not walking out is cage and I always leave it open when am home but he never seems interested to leave his cage
