How to handle and tame a chameleon

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Learn some tips and tricks for how to tame your chameleon and make them comfortable with handling.
***This is advice I’ve learned from my own experiences. No guarantee these tips will work. Also, chameleons are solitary animals and it’s not in their nature to try and bond with humans. If a chameleon walks on you it’s because they trust you enough to not eat them.***
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➖Be patient ⏰➖
It took consistently working with Neptune for 5 months before he showed any interest in handling. And the first time he walked on me I held my arm out for 20 minutes.
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➖Work at your cham’s pace ⏳➖
Don’t force or rush your chameleon to be handled. Make baby steps and move at the pace they’re comfy with and recognize that some days they just need their own space.
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➖Don’t pull away if they get defensive 👹➖
If you pull back/give up when your cham starts to get defensive, you’re conditioning and rewarding them for that behavior. Pulling away will train them to believe aggression will get them what they want... Away from you. Leave your hand there until they calm down.
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➖Leave their enclosure open 🌲➖
Let them have the chance to explore. Soon they’ll associate you with getting to come out. Try placing a plant, branch, or tree to encourage them to explore outside the cage on their own.
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➖Give them treats 🐛➖
Hornworms did the trick for Neptune. I started with putting them on a branch, then tongs, then my hand, then my forearm, and then my elbow which forced Neptune to have to climb on me to get the worm.
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@crow4130 2 года назад

My veiled runs to me every time. I was cleaning the bottom of his cage and he climbed on my head ! Lol he gets on me any way he can every single time I'm there. He's super friendly and is never stressed. He's soooo cool . 5 mos old .

@leafwitheyes2473 2 года назад

Make sure he is not trying to escape inadequate conditions (Im not saying he is, but just to make sure)

@DaCoolBirbguy Год назад

I wish my veiled chameleon was like yours:(

@Cwlo-kp4uz Год назад

@@leafwitheyes2473 Idiot Karen

@blastveltre5351 Год назад

Mine is so scared of me he had really bad owners before me so I think he is just scared still

@lionfirst1969 Год назад

He wants to come out

@s1lverr..11 3 года назад

I’m glad I do most of this. I’m binge watching these vids before zoom class so I can make sure my chameleons lives a long good life 👍

@Withered_Folly 2 года назад

For anyone who may have a frightful chameleon when it comes to them not wanting to come onto your hand, what I found to work with most chameleons is holding a cricket near your shoulder while they see it, and let them take the time to walk onto you to come get the bug, as she has said in the video.

@slayyum4734 4 года назад

I have a 2 month old chameleon he’s been in my care for almost 2 weeks now. He ha began to tolerate me handling him. I believe the first time I kept my hand in place for about 10 minutes when he lost interest in me sitting there I withdrew. It eventually led into him becoming hungry and he decided he wanted to explore so I attempted the handling again using mealworms and was successful he ate 3 out of my hand. Awesome experience btw. Then he proceeded to crawl up my arm onto my face😂

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

YAY! Sounds like you worked at his pace which is exactly what you want 👏 Food is a great motivator. However, I would avoid feeding him mealworms in the future since they are not very nutritious for chameleons. This video goes over different bugs to feed a chameleon: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9BAs2Os1XN8.html

@slayyum4734 4 года назад

Neptune the Chameleon, I don’t feed him as a main source in diet those are his treats for the time being, his main diet is medium sized crickets feeding on calcium rich food and gel tabs, but these awesome reptiles are as you said very advanced looking forward to all the learning curves I have thrown at me!

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

Gotcha :) Better treats would be superworms and hornworms. Are you supplementing all your feeders too?

@slayyum4734 4 года назад

Neptune the Chameleon I order a box bundle from joshs frogs just waiting for it to come in I’m very interested in feeding him black soldier fly larvae. I noticed in another video they got a 10/10 in nutrient and a 9/10 in yum myum if I’m not mistaken

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

BSFL are great feeders! I think there are mealworms in the Josh's Frogs bundle so just be careful with those. You never answered my supplement question :( It's super important to use the right supplements. Here is a video about it: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nLONCW9tSPA.html

@Eung-Homie 4 года назад

That’s an absolutely beautiful blue bar!

@richardlindsey1718 3 года назад

Neptune was like: I’ll come out, but I won’t like it😤

@NeptunetheChameleon 3 года назад

That pretty much sums it up haha

@-tired_plant-878 3 года назад

Took mine a couple weeks before he started walking onto my hand on his own. That being said, he also ate from tongs and the cup in the first few days of having him. (I say this as if he’s the best but he used to run as fast as he could whenever I just walked over there and he hissed at me once lol)

@s1lverr..11 3 года назад

I have a certain cricket cage and it has these little things that the crickets crawl in and then I dump them in my chameleons cage and he eats them after a little while. He might be starting to trust me a little bit but I don’t think so cause every time I walk past him even if I don’t look at him he seems to get scared.

@queengene1722 4 года назад

I love your chameleon's. Their beautiful 😍 Neptune looks bigger from the last videos. How old is he now ?

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

Queen Gene Thanks so much! Neptune will be 2 years old in July 🥳

@diannenaworensky6698 4 года назад

Neptune looks like one of the Chameleons that I had. His name was Hunter and he was as beautiful as Neptune. 🦎🦎🦎

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

💚

@dolphinsgirl253 3 года назад

I have always wanted to own one but already know that with my two very hyper terrier mixes it would not be the right atmosphere so I love watching these videos. Have you seen the way Felix interacts with Petko from The Dark Den? He actually seeks him out whenever he comes near his tree. He appears to love being held but assume he is a exception to the norm!

@faitha.renner1892 2 года назад

I just got a chameleon on Monday and am so glad for your advice, I have been trying to figure out if I should feed her or hold her or what! Thanks for your feeding video too, it helps to hear it from someone who has healthy and trusting chameleons and not just pet store clerks! Mittens my chameleon loves hornworms and supers, but Ive been giving her supers as her primary food and cricks only once a week per my pet store's suggestion. Should that change? She's about 7 mo, panther

@NeptunetheChameleon 2 года назад

Congrats on the new chameleon! Superworms are not very nutritional so they should only be fed as a treat. Here is my video on what bugs to feed to a chameleon: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9BAs2Os1XN8.html. And since you have a female panther, I would also watch this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Dy6sIPvNGUw.html

@vinnievega9843 3 года назад

Getting my panther today, great advice the only time I handle my veiled is when I clean or have to check him out ..but he's grumpy at the best of times so I just leave him alone and admire..but my Yemen chameleon is the complete opposite and loves coming out for recreation. Can't wait to get my panther today he is soooooo small 🤩 hopefully he grows up to be as good looking as Neptune...

@RhoadsOfLife Год назад

Are veiled usually mite grumpy?? Mine is too!

@vinnievega9843 Год назад

@RhoadsOfLife oh yes compared to panthers and most other species they are real grumpy..because when they aren't something could be wrong.

@Natashaa_1 4 года назад

Why is it that the most beautiful lizards have the shortest lifespan and don’t particularly like to be held 😩💔 I would want to give it a little cuddle 😂 crushed my dreams of having one, I know each chameleon has a different personality, but still, they are beautiful by the way, stunning colours 😍

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

N M That’s the hardest part. Just have to admire them from afar for as long as a possible 💚 And thank you!

@diannenaworensky6698 4 года назад

@@NeptunetheChameleon How old was Neptune when you got him??? My Chameleons hated being in their cage. I would just let them chill out on top of their cage. They would just look out the window and watch what I was doing. I had a heat lamp up there for them as well. Was I being a bad reptile Mommy ??

@rutilas_fulgur6443 4 года назад

i wish i could follow the tips in this video but my chameleon decided that she only liked one type of plant to eat and sleep on, and i'm allergic to the plants oils... (her nails are soaked in the oils so well and whenever i replace the plant with a different one she never touches it)

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

What kind of plant is it? How long do you give her to get used to the new plant? It usually takes chameleons awhile to get used to any changes made in their enclosures. Would wearing gloves and a long sleeve shirt work? I have no idea have severe your reaction is 🙈

@poodle_0028 2 года назад

for the past 2 weeks i have a 9 month old Veiled chameleon ( her name is yoshi) and i always wanted to let her climb on me and not she want to climb me all the time and i don’t know why i see a lot of videos saying that veiled chameleon are so stubborn. thanks a lot for this video 😇and keep up the good work

@larryhoward5861 3 года назад

I just bought my daughter a baby Veiled Chameleon, can we use a lot of the information in your videos the same way in taking care of him ? Because a lot of the times you are talking about Neptune/ panther chameleons , which by the way Neptune is so awesome!!! Thanks

@NeptunetheChameleon 3 года назад

Congrats!! Yes you can. The major difference between the two species, is that Veileds need a daytime humidity of 30-40% which is a bit lower than what Panthers need.

@reptiliandomain5002 4 года назад

What a fantastic video, I have missed the regular uploads 😁 I hope you can find some more content to dazzle us with 👍😋 (I'm not being sarcastic) 👏

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

Thanks! Oh don't worry, I have lots of video ideas up my sleeve :)

@berlynhale2962 3 года назад

this was incredibly helpful. my bf and i each got our own chameleons at the same time, his was older and better personality. now both our chameleons are grump meisters. lack of handling. i want my chameleon to "love" me so my goal is to hang with him more,

@NeptunetheChameleon 3 года назад

Good luck! Take baby steps and work at their pace :)

@sarahluxon1031 4 года назад

About 3 mo the ago we add our Aaminah to the family. At 4m old she was shy and we've learned so so much by watching your channel, and researching like madmen. Yesterday I FINALLY got her to come out onto my hand 🎊🎉😁 weeks of training and it felt so good for her to trust me. Thank you for contributing to our success!

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

WOOHOO 🥳🥳 That is a great accomplishment!

@bmcreptileroom2940 4 года назад

He’s absolutely beautiful!! ❤️ you’re so patience and so kind with them !

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

Thank you!! It's the best way to build trust with them IMO :)

@taeviansworldofreptiles3828 4 года назад

Aaah sounds similar to iguanas with the chances of getting them to appreciate handling. its up in the air and no matter how much you work with them they may never get used to it lol

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

Taevian's World of Reptiles! Pretty much 😂

@fishdogsandotherpets6839 3 года назад

@@NeptunetheChameleon my chameleon likes sitting on my hand like that too! Sometimes he only grabs on to my fingers like they are branches. I have my other arm and hand right there just in case he needs to green on to something. I love him:)

@bryanb8605 3 года назад

Hey, I just got a 2 month old veiled chameleon earlier today, any tips on how long to wait before handling and what to do to tame/handle him since he's very young.

@NeptunetheChameleon 3 года назад

I would wait 2 weeks before trying to interact with him. Just give him space to get settled in. And then start hanging out by his cage and occasionally feeding him treat bugs. Then see if he will eat the treat bugs from you and go from there. Good luck!

@rosie-hx9ml 4 года назад

i think i can adopt one i have done soooooo much reserch and you chanel has helped a lot but if eny body has some tips or tricks it would be apresheated

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

Rosie Lizard Awesome! Hardest part about keeping a chameleon is getting them set up correctly. Common mistakes are having the wrong UVB and supplements so make sure you check out my videos about that. Feel free to send me a pic of your set up beforehand to make sure it’s good to go on Instagram.

@LukeDavisWarhammer Год назад

He is so handsome it's absurd! I love your videos :)

@NeptunetheChameleon Год назад

😊 Thank you!

@ainekimm 4 года назад

great video! i only have crickets at the moment, i’m pretty sure they won’t stay still on my hand or arm... is there any way to use crickets for taming or should i wait till the worms arrive?

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

I would try cup feeding to get your cham to associate you with food. Here is a video about tips & tricks for cup feeding: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xMxME5TPcVs.html

@milosmaly9134 Год назад

Your chameleon is so cute :)

@NeptunetheChameleon Год назад

Thank you!

@caleb14245 3 года назад

Chameleons are so dope! Good vid love your cham!!

@NeptunetheChameleon 3 года назад

Appreciate it!! 💚

@alie5146 3 года назад

My chameleons nails are sharp, so I prefer using a glove. Would this be a problem? And is there a way to make his nails less sharp

@NeptunetheChameleon 3 года назад

Wearing gloves is totally fine! Unfortunately, there is not anything you can do to make their nails less sharp. Make sure they have lots of branches to climb on.

@luciferanderson2300 3 года назад

i have a veiled chameleon that belonged to my uncle previously but he didn't like how feisty he was so i took him and i finally got him to trust my hand as a source for food

@NeptunetheChameleon 3 года назад

Love to hear that!

@stuffthings3428 4 года назад

If Neptune had a wig on that would be great 😂

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

Haha entertainment factor points would be +10 but chameleon happy points would be -10

@stuffthings3428 4 года назад

T rex arm would definitely make an appearance

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

Stuff Things 🦖 rawr

@jessehernandez4010 3 года назад

Have to move mine soon to get his cage right when everything comes in its been 4 days since I've had him and with all your video I realized I had the set up wrong so in getting him out do I wait till he comfortable to move so I overhaul the cage?

@NeptunetheChameleon 3 года назад

I would make the changes as soon as possible and don’t be afraid to work around him if he doesn’t want to come out.

@louisameadows3071 2 года назад

I love your videos, thank you for all your good advice

@NeptunetheChameleon 2 года назад

You are so welcome!

@Vik8a 6 месяцев назад

I just got a veiled chameleon about 5 days ago and I’ve introduced myself every day and today she climbed on me willingly and then was chilling on my hat on my head. It was cute asf. I have a bunch of animals and have had snakes and reptiles but the only one I have now is my leopard gecko who is 26-29 years old which is crazzyyyy. Proud moment

@NeptunetheChameleon 5 месяцев назад

That’s so awesome!

@jennifermendez85 3 года назад

I want to get a chameleon what species do you recommend I love your video so much 💗

@NeptunetheChameleon 3 года назад

💚 I made a video about the best beginner chameleon: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uBaU92kvMKQ.html

@thebattleofactium Год назад

Neptune is a grumpy man😊

@NeptunetheChameleon Год назад

Always 😂

@bowendodson1873 2 года назад

🥰🥰🥰 I finally found your RU-vid

@NeptunetheChameleon 2 года назад

Yay! I've been on here for a few years now :)

@Crofo 2 года назад

Mine enjoys getting handled loves my hand and is curious

@acgoma6858 3 года назад

My chameleon loves being handled! Not because here cage is bad but it’s probably because I let my chameleon stroll for 1 hour around my house

@Pls_pull_up_to_the_next_window 3 месяца назад

Hey just a couple questions I hope I can get help with We got my chameleon off Facebook marketplace by accident, he’s very angry, and was abused, the cage he came in was a stick, literally a stick and a heatlamp, he’s in a good home with me now but I’m curious if anybody could help me, I’ve been handling him not too often but I’ve been letting him out on his branches in my room and try and give him treats to calm him, but I’m just wondering if anyone could help or make a video suggestion, it would help a lot because he’s old and I’m not sure if he has time left, but I want to give him the best time he has left like all other reptiles I own and have tamed

@shinyscales1341 4 года назад

Can I keep a coffee plant or a passion fruit plant with my chameleon

@reptiliandomain5002 4 года назад

I'm not sure if any of these are safe, but just make sure they are non toxic in general and that they aren't very sappy. I would recommend plants like ficus, pothos, majesty palms, umbrella plants, rubber plants and yucca palms. These are plants I've kept in my chameleon cages and so far haven't been a problem. I hope this as helped, and it's always nice to try new things, some chameleons (like mine) dont like to eat the leaves of a plant, so even if the sap is harmful it won't be a problem, however, veiled chameleons tend to like munching on leaves so I would be cautious.

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

Both of those should be fine. I made a video all about plants and chameleons you can check out: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1eJ9jKXCGoE.html

@jessebernal5271 4 года назад

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 amazing! Great video will use all these tips!

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

Thanks! I hope they're helpful 🥳

@jamesreed9086 3 года назад

My baby nosey B chameleon is 5 months old I got him when he was a few weeks the size of my thumb nail. Loves to be handled and hand fed, he lives out of cage in his tree daily no issues. When he sees me hes at the edge of the tree ready to be held. I have no issues with my year old veiled either. They both will sit on my shoulder for hours I can take them on walks. All animals and creatures are different.

@b.freddyhu5864 2 года назад

My Jackson’s and veiled I talked about in another video, this is what I did but with crickets and those two were the only ones I had that became crazy docile. I think it was the butter worms!! Or those real fatty juicy ones!

@NeptunetheChameleon 2 года назад

Works like a charm!

@RhoadsOfLife Год назад

We got our chameleon the week of Christmas it was a baby. He loved being handled and would come to us now it’s been 2 months and he doesn’t like to be handled at all he runs when we even approach the cage. He has hissed a few times and once I think he wanted to bite me! I’m going to use these tips to earn back his trust. I wonder why he started to act this way though.

@NeptunetheChameleon Год назад

Sometimes as they get older and bigger they become more confident and try to defend themselves. They can also become more territorial as they get older -- especially males.

@nataschagunkel1422 4 года назад

Mine loves to go outside but for some reason he's just super fast and always climbs in my hair and on top of my head which makes it really difficult to handle him carefully.

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

Every chameleon is different and some are just friendlier than others :) Since chameleons are arboreal, they feel safest when they are up high.

@nataschagunkel1422 4 года назад

@@NeptunetheChameleon exactly what I thought. I also love to have him on my arms but...he just can't sit still😂

@caseyflynn4601 2 года назад

I have 3 veiled chameleons and only one of them will come to me as soon as I open her enclosure. And she'll turn blueish green with some orange stripes when she's relaxed.

@Raaa1111.. 3 года назад

Skittles walk anywhere where it looks like worms like fingers lol! And Jackson is shy Morticia is feisty and kickass is exactly like the movie a skinny green costume who has more bark than bite but it his moments he will win! Lol and a baby panther about to be born the egg is getting heavy i feel the weight on it

@Twistycocopuff Год назад

I’m gonna get one so I’m like it’s time to learn

@Twistycocopuff Год назад

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@Twistycocopuff Год назад

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@rivera.8903 3 года назад

My chameleon is petrified of phones, laptops, screens and she doesn’t walk up to my hand

@ttvtypugpro3573 2 года назад

Do chamaleons like getting wet? I mist my cage so he can drink and stuff. But he got wet and went fully black mines 8 months old i had it since friday night !

@itsahatfieldthing7765 Год назад

I recently got a baby veiled chameleon. He doesn’t seem as skittish as alot of chameleon videos I’ve seen. He eats infront of me with no issues and seems to be happy the two times I’ve lured him out of his enclosure . Would you say it’s ok to continue to take him out if he seems to like it? I haven’t noticed any eye closing or signs of nervousness when he isn’t in his enclosure. My thought is that if he likes it and I continue he won’t be as aggressive as some videos I’ve watched. But my worry is that if I’m wrong he may get stressed out from over handling

@NeptunetheChameleon Год назад

I'd take it day-by-day and just keep an eye on his behavior. If he seems chill, go for it! I'd just try to limit it to 2-3 times a week and make sure he still has plenty of time inside his enclosure so he still gets his UVB etc. And if he starts to show signs of being scared then you know to back off and respect his boundaries :)

@ttvtypugpro3573 2 года назад

Hi please reply I got a chameleon last friday so had it over a week they think its 8months old ive holden it 2 times cause someone passed it to me and i held it at the pet shop perfectly fine but it doesnt like me how do i fix it

@JDMejBen 3 года назад

My chameleon still has little tiny bits of shed , the humidity is at 59% at the moment. He has been doing great. I've never handled him other than the time I put him into his enclosure. He usually runs and hides and comes out super happy when I put feeders into his container. He has puffed up at me maybe 2 or 3 times. Do you think those tiny bits of shed will fall of on there own? Thank you My mistking jusy misted and the humidity is now at 67% im sure its a great percentage to help with his shed.

@NeptunetheChameleon 3 года назад

I'm not sure what kind of chameleon you have, but here are the desired humidity levels: Panther chameleon - 50-70% Veiled chameleon - 40-70% Jackson's chameleon - 60-80% The shed should come off on its own. Here is my video on shedding: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0zoEZrW83mQ.html

@JDMejBen 3 года назад

@@NeptunetheChameleon yoshi is a veiled. The humidity is exactly where it should be. Maybe im just overthinking stuff. Thank you for the response.

@paladinkraus 7 месяцев назад

We bought a chameleon back in September, was a tiny little thing, just 2weeks old, we handled him just a little bit because we didn't want to stress him out too much, but we cannot get him to let us even touch him. He tries to bite and is very stressed out if you even try to get near him. Im starting to worry that we'll never be able to pet him

@NeptunetheChameleon 7 месяцев назад

It can take a long time to build trust with a chameleon but some are more fearful than others and really don't do well with being handled.

@cornmeal984 3 года назад

I've had mine for about 3 months now. Its a veiled chameleon and she's not an adult yet so I'd like to teach her early. But she seems to run away just at the sight of me and I don't like to mess with her when she's scared. Ive hand fed her worms many times but she just doesn't seem to want to trust me. Any tips?

@NeptunetheChameleon 3 года назад

It takes a lot of time and patience. It took 5 months before Neptune trusted me and even to this day he still runs from me most of the time 😂

@TeiTheRat 4 года назад

My Chameleon doesn't want to be handled😭 i tried everything in this video and it still doesn't work. Pls help me

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

Like I mentioned in the video, chameleons aren’t meant to be handled. It all comes down to trust which takes a lot of TIME. Some chameleons just don’t tolerate handling and we have to respect that.

@brickbrothers1590 3 года назад

it mite take wail.

@504jay 3 года назад

Just got a vieled chameleon yesterday it like being held but it wont eat I have a cup with insects but its not eating! Help

@NeptunetheChameleon 3 года назад

Here is my video on advice for bringing a new chameleon home that talks about that: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2IESxfzFnmc.html

@notmiiles1824 4 года назад

Can you help me I just got a chameleon about 4 days ago and when I put my hand slowly in his tank he freaks out and doesn’t get defensive but just runs away

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

not miiles Please give your chameleon at least 2 weeks to settle in. After that you need to take things wayyyy slower. Just try sitting next to their enclosure or leaving the door open while supervised. Putting your hand near them is a big step and you have to make baby steps before trying that.

@Mineinops 4 года назад

My girl is a veiled and I was wondering how much wax worms are okay and what shops online I could use to get others bugs and worms cheap

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

Wax worms are treats and should only be fed about 1x week and probably no more than 5 at a time. It’s very easy to overfed a female. I’d check out these places to buy bugs from: www.chameleonforums.com/sponsors/

@fatefps. 3 года назад

How long does it take to master handling a chameleon???

@NeptunetheChameleon 3 года назад

Sometimes days, sometimes they’ll never be okay with handling. But a few months is average.

@fatefps. 3 года назад

@@NeptunetheChameleon thanks! You have a pretty chameleon btw

@marthamckenna8636 3 года назад

I have a few questions. I just got a 3-4-month-old Panther chameleon about 3 weeks ago and I was wondering if you think now would be a good time to start trying to handle him. He is still a little scared of me, when I go into his cage to put his feeder in with bugs he normally walks away or hides. I have been keeping the door of his cage open (with my supervision) for small periods of time so he can be more used to being in the open. He normally stays at the back of his cage anyway. I also wondered about lights off. When you say lights off after 12 hours of them being on, does that mean the room his cage is in must also have no light on? I look forward to hearing back from you :)

@NeptunetheChameleon 3 года назад

Sounds like he still needs a lot of time before you should try to handle him. Listen to his body language and work at his pace. His room should also have no overhead lights on at night. A TV light or computer screen light should be fine.

@mmeje650 2 года назад

my chameleon is new (i got him from someone else) and he hissed at me and puffed up. i keep just putting my hand in there and letting him check it out.

@diddyguitar 2 года назад

I have a Baby Veiled Chameleon, I'm currently not taking him out unless I have to (for cleaning and such) so I don't stress him out too much, but whenever I do it's always a pain, I always go from under, but he won't eat worms or any critters that I've tried out of my hand, so it's even harder, any other tips/tricks would be greatly appreciated, I will try the free range method, and hope that works. Last question is, is not taking him out when he's younger, and waiting till he's older a better option, then to try once a day or every other day to take him out.

@NeptunetheChameleon 2 года назад

I actually wouldn’t even take him out for cleaning. I’d just clean around him. And it’s better to start working on trust and handling when your chameleon is ready which for some is when they’re young and for others it’s when they’re older. Start which just hanging out by their enclosure and go from there :)

@chameleonlover1017 4 года назад

This was very hlpfull

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

chameleon lover 101 Glad to hear it 🥳

@Micro24crawler 3 месяца назад

should you start trying to tame right away or should you wait

@NeptunetheChameleon 3 месяца назад

I'd give them at least 2 weeks to settle in and then work at their pace.

@Micro24crawler 3 месяца назад

@@NeptunetheChameleon thank you so much for the help and tips ! Definitely helps! Hi Neptune !

@yorxzzs4472 4 года назад

Love the vids

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

Razzs Thanks 💚

@J0shu476 3 года назад

Did u now the chameleons colours are defensive colours bc he that’s the color that chameleons put when they don’t trust u or they are uncomfortable

@scotttasler7503 4 года назад

Great job

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

Thank you!

@haydenrainbowgrape3962 3 года назад

Today I adopted a cute female panther off of Craigslist. She is precious and is ok for handling and does gape and such ( i only held her to get her into the cage ) when would be a good time to start handling after getting a Cham? When do you start feeding them?

@NeptunetheChameleon 3 года назад

I would give her at least 2 weeks to settle in. Here is my video on advice for bringing a new chameleon home: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2IESxfzFnmc.html and my top 5 videos for new keepers: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tktSq3nZ9g4.html

@haydenrainbowgrape3962 3 года назад

@@NeptunetheChameleon thank you!

@eggsaroni 2 года назад

most likely this will be ignored, but how do you keep your hands steady for chameleons and should you use gloves when hand feeding a chameleon (for benefit of the chameleon)

@NeptunetheChameleon 2 года назад

Not sure what you mean by keeping your hands steady... they have no issues climbing onto my arm if I hold it out. And I don't think gloves are needed when hand feeding.

@eggsaroni 2 года назад

@@NeptunetheChameleon ah i mean like shaky or wobbly hands, do you need to stay super still??

@NeptunetheChameleon 2 года назад

@@eggsaroni I would try to stay as still as possible but keep in mind that branches move all the time in the wild so it’s not a necessity. Just avoid excessive movement.

@phantomvipgaming 4 года назад

My chameleon is a juvenile and since day 1 we got her she always wants to come up and climb me. Not sure if she likes being handled or likes climbing on me lol but either way I’m not complaining. I try not to handle her too much especially if she’s basking because she will get irritated if anyone even opens the cage so I let her be during that time.

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

Definitely try to limit handling to no more than 1x/day 2-3 times a week. Sometimes chameleons will be eager to come out of their enclosure if there isn't something quite right about it, so as long as your enclosure is set up properly, you may just have a friendly chameleon :)

@lzimm1705 4 года назад

What do you do for heat at night? Or do you just have to keep the room at a constant temp at night

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

I actually talk about that in a video I made all about heat and chameleons 🔥 Check it out: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7govEIUlM24.html

@craftlady27 2 года назад

What zone do you live in?

@hendogontop 3 года назад

I have a question I put my arm near him and he started crawling towards me he didn’t have a curled tail or puffed up I want to know if he would bite me or not

@NeptunetheChameleon 3 года назад

Doesn’t sound like he would. Here’s my video on defensive behavior: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xqlJS4OYoG4.html

@Animal_Factss 2 года назад

I just got my baby! He’s very nervous which is understandable but the previous owners brought him with his enclosure. His enclosure is all fake, I want to completely redo it and only have live plants! Problem is he does not want to be handled, what do you suggest For removing him from the enclosure? He will tolerate me but he gets extremely stressed!

@NeptunetheChameleon 2 года назад

Either coax him onto a plant or stick or just work around him. I’ve definitely redone Neptune’s enclosure while he was still in there since it was more stressful to take him out.

@sewaaniawoolsey8673 2 года назад

I just got myself a baby and have a new enclosure how do I send it to you so you can rate it

@NeptunetheChameleon 2 года назад

Congrats! You can book an enclosure review with me here: neptunethechameleon.simplybook.me/v2/

@monkey790 3 года назад

I just got mine like 2 weeks or a month and since the start when I put my hand he would sometimes get on with no hesitation and sometimes he runs away and I wait

@Nikolais_silly_eyepatch Год назад

Is Neptune perhaps a panther chameleon? If so then I also have one called minty ^^

@NeptunetheChameleon Год назад

Yes he is!

@Nikolais_silly_eyepatch Год назад

@@NeptunetheChameleon i thought so ^^

@bookerkaminske44 4 года назад

Does all the work for a chameleon pay off?

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

Booker Kaminske I think so. But only you can make that decision for yourself :)

@s1lverr..11 3 года назад

I looked at my recommended and it said you don’t feed chameleons. Why is that? Not trying to be rude/bossy. I just wanna know I’m trying to do research and I think ur rlly educated with it bc ur chameleon seems to trust u, and they have good cages

@salmongarhond9497 4 года назад

amazing content... q : whats Neptune origin and type

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

Thank you! Neptune is a male Ambilobe Panther chameleon.

@drlnstza9802 Год назад

My veiled is about 5 mo old. Very shy. Hides when he sees me. I plan to try hand feeding and patience.

@NeptunetheChameleon Год назад

Good luck 💚

@Neko__villains 2 года назад

Lucky my chameleon likes to be hold he always wants to be with me

@NeptunetheChameleon 2 года назад

💚💚

@charlotterosetta3063 4 года назад

Ok,so if they don't walk up on my hand...just leave them alone till they r ready??

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

Yup exactly! Especially if you've only had them for a few days. Give them time to settle in. And then you can work on building trust with the techniques I talked about.

@Aldolaraa 3 года назад

Why is Neptune’s horn so small what’s the difference

@NeptunetheChameleon 3 года назад

Panther chameleons don’t have horns.

@MrKazaam11 4 года назад

When I hand feeder a roach my chameleons tunge touched and sticked to my hand and it was kind scary what can I do so that doesn't happen again?

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

Offer the bug in a cup :)

@scotttasler7503 4 года назад

What do you know about Chameleon's memory? If they get mad at you do they stay mad? Or are they forgiving creatures?

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

I think they build trust with humans just like other animals. I think with time you can rebuild any trust that was lost.

@scotttasler7503 4 года назад

@@NeptunetheChameleon I was cup feeding Dubai roaches and he zapped 2. One ran out of his mouth to just under his eye. He went to run it off and it ran to the other side of his face. I wanted to get the Dubai off so I went too get him from over the top and he nipped me. First time he ever did that and it was my fault. Hoping he doesn't have the memory of a 🐪 camel

@kyranramsay6580 Год назад

My chameleon puffed up then bit me but I stayed in the same position then he just turned back to a relaxed state for some reason

@NeptunetheChameleon Год назад

Sounds like he saw you as a threat and then realized you weren't going to eat him.

@shinyscales1341 4 года назад

Could I keep satanic leaf tailed geckos with them they have the same care and there very small????

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

Hmm I wouldn't recommend it. May cause unnecessary stress, and chameleons have been known to eat small lizards in the wild 👀😲

@shinyscales1341 4 года назад

Neptune the Chameleon very true but do you reckon that a chameleon would be able to see it since it’s very camouflaged and it’s nocturnal???

@lexiexxox 4 года назад

TomTheBomb 2307 chameleons have very sharp vision and see the slightest movements

@macandcheese2430 3 года назад

Do you think the these tips will work with a 3 month old chameleon?

@NeptunetheChameleon 3 года назад

Yes. But you’ll want to give them time to settle in and work at their pace. It took Neptune 5 months before he came out on his own.

@macandcheese2430 3 года назад

@@NeptunetheChameleon Okay! Thank you

@macandcheese2430 3 года назад

@@NeptunetheChameleon When you say come out on there own does that mean I should maybe keep the cage door open for times?

@NeptunetheChameleon 3 года назад

Yes! That would be a great idea :)

@Twistycocopuff Год назад

What if they use their tongue to grab it

@lyndadones1724 4 года назад

My chameleon doesn’t like to Hand feed or tongs feed, what should I do?

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

Most chameleons aren't comfortable with hand or tong feeding right away. It takes time to build that trust and even then there are chams who aren't okay with it. Instead you can cup feed or free range bugs like I talk about in this how to feed a chameleon video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DcHZjx5t1K0.html

@lyndadones1724 4 года назад

Neptune the Chameleon I been cup feeding my cham ever since I got her. She only gets comfortable to grab one of my finger but that’s about it. She runs away from me

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

Lynda Dones Gotcha! Well that’s progress :) Sounds like she still needs more time to trust you. Make sure to take it at her speed and don’t rush it. It took 5 months before Neptune came out onto me and some chameleons never tolerate handling even after working with them for a long time.

@lyndadones1724 4 года назад

Neptune the Chameleon thank you so much for the advice ❤️I’m such a big fan of you and Neptune

@lincsears3907 2 года назад

ummmm my chameleon love to be handle is that bad or is it good???

@NeptunetheChameleon 2 года назад

Depends on why they want to come out. If it's because they have a low fear response - great! If it's because their enclosure is not set up correctly -- not great!

@BEEFWRLD 4 года назад

What does 101 stand for?...

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

Introduction classes in school will have 101 at the end of them. Means it's like an overview/intro for beginners.

@rosebrown3395 3 месяца назад

PLEASE HELP ME!!!! I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO AND I'M SO SCARED!!!!! I'm so worried about my new Chameleon. He got loose from his cage n I was looking for him n he can put off no where and I stepped on him. What do I do?? I'M SO FREAKING OUT RIGHT NOW😭😭

@NeptunetheChameleon 3 месяца назад

Please take them to the vet ASAP

@carmenrose3819 4 года назад

What if there’s an emergency where you need to get them off your arm or hand quickly? What’s the best way to do that?

@NeptunetheChameleon 4 года назад

rosey evergreen Scoop them up underneath coming from down below.

@angelinamarie245 3 года назад

I would hold my chameleon but I think he thinks I’m giving him food

@ArmoZombie 3 года назад

When i open the door oscar he is a veild Chamaeleon runs to great me or i can walk up to door he comes to the door he loves being held he sits on my sholder or head somtimes and he has never bit or hissed at me he only gets mad at the Camera but i put my fingers in His open mouth he dosent bite me.