bridgetnshane
Member
Why won't he come to my hand?? I don't make any fast movements I really want him to get use to me
handling
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jpowell86
Chameleon Enthusiast
Every chameleon is different. Some are just absolutely not interested in becoming acclimated to your hand. But this is my method.
I get the chameleon used to taking food from my hand. I see from an earlier thread that you have already accomplished this. Once this happens, I continue to offer feeders, but gradually increase the distance between the chameleon and the feeder in my hand. Once they start reaching the edge of the enclosure and start doing the up on two legs reaching as far as they can motion, I offer my other hand as a platform. I try to hold this hand very still. Once they accept my hand as a platform to reach the feeder in my other hand, I let them finish their meal on my hand. Then I immediately put them back in their enclosure. Doing this repetitiously without incidence or stressing the chameleon reduces the anxiety of seeing your hand approaching the enclosure.
Just my method.
Advice...take it slow.
FlChamMom
Avid Member
I had one that would hand feed all day long but he still would not climb onto my hand. I opened his cage door and sat a few feet away in a chair on my computer. As he felt I was ignoring him, curiosity got the better of him and he climbed onto the top of the door. I slowly put my hand out to him and he jumped right on. Many chams are territorial about their cages and don't want the "giant hand" coming in their territory. Outside of the cage, they are much more willing to trust you. Either way, as jpowell86 said, it is a slow process.
carol5208
Chameleon Enthusiast
How long has he been in your care? It can take a long time to get them used to you. Some will never tolerate being handled. Some don't mind it at all. Every chameleon is different. You have to be patient and hopefully he will start coming to you. He may never, and you might have to "coax" him a little to come out of the cage by putting your hand beneath him and encouraging him to climb on.
macyb-vancouver
Member
Yes, every chameleon is different, especially if they are new to you and their cage. If he is not getting aggressive when you offer your hand, that is a good sign. If it stresses him out however, then don't try it as often. Also, when he does come out, make sure to either bring him to a window or give him an extra treat right away. If he is "rewarded" somehow for being handled this could encourage him to do it more often.
bridgetnshane
Member
Thanks everyone and I had weebo for bout 6 months now
bridgetnshane
Member
Not just in the cage but out too when he's on a tree outside the cage he still won't come to my hand when its time to go back in!! Will he most likely bite me if I just forse him on my hand I'm nervous
