help, how do I transfer my angry Cham

[julissabriseno]

I need to transfer my chameleon into a different home tomorrow since I am moving, but he hates being handled and never lets me touch him. What is the easiest way I can put him in the transfer bin? If I put food in the bottom of the bin he will just stay on the branch and eat it from there...

 

[AmandaS]

Perhaps you can try puting a branch or something similar inside his cage, when you notice him on it, you can remove it with him on it.

Also a good method is to use a branch/small plant outside of his cage, and put some food on that (like a silk or hornworm) and see if he will climb out onto it.

 

[JacksJill]

https://www.chameleonbreeder.com/podcast/ep-82-holding-angry-chameleons/

 

[jamest0o0]

Yeah just grab the branch he's on. Or honestly just put gloves on(if he's a biter) and gently lift him up.

 

[NashansCamos]

tempt him with food

 

[Lpsouth1978]

I had a veiled years ago, that would literally jump on my hand and bite as hard as he could if my hand went into his cage AT ALL!! I finally had to wear thick welding gloves to even clean his cage. I had to use the gloves to get him out for vet visits as well. I would just gently coax (cham-handle) him out while wearing gloves.

 

[Thatwizard420]

Scoop from under, Their bite is not a big deal

 

[NashansCamos]

I had a veiled years ago, that would literally jump on my hand and bite as hard as he could if my hand went into his cage AT ALL!! I finally had to wear thick welding gloves to even clean his cage. I had to use the gloves to get him out for vet visits as well. I would just gently coax (cham-handle) him out while wearing gloves.

damn it feels good to have two friendly chams?

 

[MissSkittles]

I place either a stick or a hand below but in front of them while at the same time moving my other hand behind them to coax them. My ladies are vicious and bite every time a hand that doesn’t have a tasty bug on it enters the sanctity of their homes. It doesn’t really hurt, but it can be a bit of a shock.