i just recieved my baby veiled and when i opened the package the chameleon looked very stressed. i went to coax it onto my hang to place it in its cage and it hissed at me. I finally set it in the cage and now it is not moving from the spot i put him in. whats going on?
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c_dub5
Jan 22, 2004 02:12 PM
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jacksonsrule
Jan 22, 2004 02:32 PM
He' s scared s$@%less. Wouldn't you be scared if you got thrown into a dark box for several hours and then a strange giant scooped you up and put you in a strange place? Give him a little while and he'll calm down and get acclimated. Offer him some food and water. And make sure he has plenty of foliage to hide in. Make him feel safe.
c_dub5
Jan 22, 2004 03:35 PM
also it was whiping its tail and then it started biting it? what does that all mean?
jacksonsrule
Jan 22, 2004 10:04 PM
It sounds like he just got terrified and freaked out a little.
I've seen them bite themselves before when scared. Handle him very gently, often, and he will learn to not be so afraid. Best of luck.
