Hi all,
We've just taken on a new chameleon, I know his past owner has asked for help on this forum regarding territorial behaviour, but to me it looks far more like fear. Even when someone enters the room he hides and then won't venture out unless the person sits like a statue. We have managed to get him to eat a couple of waxworms from a long handled spoon, but it took a good 45mins.
So is this normal behaviour for Yemens? we've only dealt with panthers before.
Other than taking things very slowly, is there anything we can do to help him over his fear? I mean I know he'll never be super tame but it would be nice to be able to take him outside in the sun or so I can do a full cage clean.
Pippa
We've just taken on a new chameleon, I know his past owner has asked for help on this forum regarding territorial behaviour, but to me it looks far more like fear. Even when someone enters the room he hides and then won't venture out unless the person sits like a statue. We have managed to get him to eat a couple of waxworms from a long handled spoon, but it took a good 45mins.
So is this normal behaviour for Yemens? we've only dealt with panthers before.
Other than taking things very slowly, is there anything we can do to help him over his fear? I mean I know he'll never be super tame but it would be nice to be able to take him outside in the sun or so I can do a full cage clean.
Pippa