Making progress!

[Nicholasdeaan]

Decided to see today if Sprite would let me get near her at least. She was hanging in her cage and I held my hand out and under her, she decided to crawl down onto my palm She even let me take her out. Deciding to find her way to my hammock lol Making some progress with her and hopefully building her trust with me as well. I've never had a more intriging animal than a chameleon.

 

[bryantt]

Its a slow and steady process to gain your chameleons trust. Although she allowed you to remove her from the vivarium you need to ensure each occasion is seen to be positive in her eyes, that way she will be inclined to come out.

With mine I sat by his viv daily and only hand fed. Eventually I would put my hand in and just rest it inside his viv, and after a few week when he was comfortable I would put my hand across his path whilst he was roaming his viv, but I would attempt to pick him up... I would just allow him to walk over me eventually he understood I wasn't a threat.

Once I knew he wasn't afraid I would bring him out but not too handle but to let him roam safely. I brought mine a big plant/tree where he can just chill in peace and watch the world go by from the window.

Hope that helps!

 

[The Learned Lizard]

Its a great feeling when they to finally trust you. Hand feeding is a great way to start also just sit next to the viv with the door open. We have had several chameleons that when they spot us will actively "run" towards the glass and bang on it to come out.