Meany Ares

[ScaredyCatAsh]

So I get to work and Im settling in my new chameleon from Nick at ChameleonKingdom.com.... and I look in my cage and I see this angry face... and its my Sambava male looking at me with all the hate in the world that I still exist lol... so I took him out and took pix of him.. since he looked so colorful haha.. here he is... angrey Ares

i have to admitt the cameras made him much more angry haha

 

[greeneyes78]

I love those pics! Why is it that they are so much prettier/handsome when they're pissed?! LOL

 

[Malicious]

It looks like he's trying to sing you a song, in those pics!


Stop feeding him Anrgy meals from McDonalds.....

-Jay

 

[Syn]

I suppose you named him Ares for a reason!

 

[Chameleons Northwest]

He has really grown! And such a handsome, feisty boy. The feisty ones seem to make the best breeders.

We talked on the phone about the colors he prefers to see his keepers wearing (picky boy!). Let me know if the khaki type colors change his mood at all.

Copied from something we posted in a 2007 thread:
"Two other thoughts that you may already have tried:
1) When you do approach the cage, do it slowly, and try to get his attention as you approach so that he doesn't glance over and suddenly see you standing right there. When you reach for him, do it VERY slowly. I can watch Guido's eyes and tell when he recognizes me, and then I give him a few additional seconds to process that.

2) Try wearing clothes that are a "friendly" color when you are near his cage. This can make all the difference. Chams are "mood rings", if you will, and they assume that we are too. Realize they have to observe us within the context of their own experience and programming. Neutral beige, taupe, and subdued greens work well. Avoid reds, pinks, blacks, certain yellows, bold stripes, plaids, other bold patterns. I keep several bland olive green shirts available to wear like a smock when I want to approach "his highness". I don't genuflect, though. I already realize I'm his servant, and sometimes he seems so haughty. But, you have to draw the line somewhere .

Hope this helps"

 

[Chameleons Northwest]

I suppose you named him Ares for a reason!

Yes, they named him after the "god" of war! He's living up to his namesake.

 

[Chameleonboy]

Hey Ash,

He is going to be a very VERY nice male. Congratulations on him! Was that the "little boy" you bought the small silkworms for? Ares can chow down on some medium silkies.


-Clemonde

 

[ScaredyCatAsh]

Thanks for all the replies Yes I named him Ares for a reason lol.. he is a fiesty one... out of the 3 males I have he is the most angry one when taken out haha. The color changing of my shirt did help a bit but after i start trying to touch him like pet him lol he gets black and angry But he is my pretty boy.

And Clemonde... he does chow on the meds... its his tiny lil sisters who cant touch anything bigger then a small...

 

[Chameleonboy]

lol What a cutie. How do they all like the silkies ?

-Clemonde

 

[CHAMpion]

Wow I think your finger nail caught my attention more than the cham! That looks like it took some time haha

 

[ScaredyCatAsh]

they love the silkies... they fight for them lol... well like they catch them at the same time

and it takes an hour to have the lady do my nails.. but its worth it

 

[Chameleonboy]

I am glad they are enjoying them.

-Clemonde