stevenelvin
New Member
Sorry if this is a stupid question...
Well first of all, I handle my chameleon once about every 2 days. Now I know this usually stresses chameleons out, but he actually seems to like coming out of his enclosure (when its under his own free will).
I will never force him to come out (unless he doesn't want to come out and it's for regular cleaning). I will stick my hand by where he is 'sitting', basically as an offering, and he will usually climb onto me. If he doesn't, then I just leave him alone (again, unless his cage needs cleaning).
So, my question is:
Even though he is coming out under his own will, does handling still stress him out? Or does it vary from cham to cham? Because I really don't want to shorten his life span or anything....
Thanks!
Well first of all, I handle my chameleon once about every 2 days. Now I know this usually stresses chameleons out, but he actually seems to like coming out of his enclosure (when its under his own free will).
I will never force him to come out (unless he doesn't want to come out and it's for regular cleaning). I will stick my hand by where he is 'sitting', basically as an offering, and he will usually climb onto me. If he doesn't, then I just leave him alone (again, unless his cage needs cleaning).
So, my question is:
Even though he is coming out under his own will, does handling still stress him out? Or does it vary from cham to cham? Because I really don't want to shorten his life span or anything....
Thanks!