How should I gain a chameleons trust?

[ChemChamChemistry]

I just got a new chameleon on Wednesday July the 25 and he doesn't trust me very much. How should I gain his trust?

 

[yodathepanther]

I would simply give him some space for the first week, i didnt follow the rule much i thought itd work better if i handled him more and give him time to cruise around my room which worked for gaining his trust, its best to invest in plants for him to climb and that you could move to outside for some natural light also i noticed when i would hand mist my chameleon would be so scared and run off now when i hand mist he sits and soaks all the water you just gotta slowly work with them theyll gain your trust just be friendly and love him also hand feeding is always good!!! But im no expert im sure someone on here can give you way better tips

 

[ChemChamChemistry]

Thank you so much for the advice!

 

[jamest0o0]

Take him outside. They will love it so much, they'll associate you with sun

 

[ChemChamChemistry]

I tried but he usually runs away or hisses at me

 

[yodathepanther]

How old is he, where did you get him, what kind is it, can you maybe add pictures of his enclosure

 

[ChemChamChemistry]

He is 2 months old and he is a veiled chameleon
but not very sure where. I was with my mom in petsmart when looking for one but he might not actually be from petsmart.

 

[ChemChamChemistry]

 

[Syreptyon]

At that young of an age, I would honestly keep the handling to a very, very strict minimum. Juveniles are more likely to run and jump, which can lead to injuries. I would personally wait for him to grow up some and, in the meanwhile, see if you can experiment with tong- or hand-feeding to gain his trust

 

[ChemChamChemistry]

Thanks for the help! I'll wait a bit longer.

 

[Syreptyon]

Yep! It takes time. Each chameleon is different, but give it enough patience and you will start to see results

 

[ChemChamChemistry]

 

[ChemChamChemistry]

All those tips are starting to work! He doesn't run away anymore but doesn't take the food or go on my hand just yet. thank you for all the help!

 

[ChemChamChemistry]

He isn't from a pet store. He is from an owner with Cham offspring