I know that they hiss at you but do they actually bite? Would it be a bad bite their teeth aren't very big. Anyone been bitten?
2007-02-22 06:40:53 · 9 answers · asked by Mom of Four 4 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
I know anything can bite, some animals it's not their nature to my boas don't bite, but my hubby's cham hisses at me when I try to clean his cage, feed him etc. He has never bitten me he backs up but still hisses at me anyways.
2007-02-22 06:54:39 · update #1
Basically is he all hiss and no bite or will he try to take my finger off :)...is it safe for him if I wear latex gloves and he bites me?
2007-02-22 06:57:26 · update #2
anything with teeth bites
2007-02-22 06:48:10 · answer #1 · answered by iroc 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Do Chameleons Bite
2016-10-01 10:51:50 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been bitten by an aligator lizzard (i live in california, aligator lizzards aren't that big) and I must say, it hurt a little bit. It was a hard pinch, but no blood was drawn. I'd imagine the chameleon's bite would be about the same... More shocking than painful!! The gloves should be safe to wear, unless he eats it or something. Even then, what's a little latex rubber? I wouldn't know about that.
2007-02-22 07:52:35 · answer #3 · answered by wickidgrrl82 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first if it has a mouth it can and might bite. My boston might bite me one day, I dought he will but he may.
That being said I dont think you have anything to worry about. The longer hes around you the more he will get used to you.
If he does bite it will probly be more like a slight pressure then anything, nothing to worry about.
Now if you want to get a painfull bite check out some chimps, I have been bitten by 2 of them (and a few other primates).
2007-02-22 07:11:50 · answer #4 · answered by monkeyeatbutt@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chameleons only bite if they are stressed, scared, or mothers. Or obviously, if you stick your finger in their face (a friend found that out the hard way).
They are generally docile. If yours is hissing at you, take him to the vet and get him checked out. He may also just be a bad-tempered critter.
2007-02-22 06:45:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yep. The little ones do just give you a bit of a fright. Watch out for adult Yemen males though. They can pack a fair punch with those little jaws. They are seriously lovely though.
2016-03-13 23:03:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they do bite, i have personal experience.they usually wont pierce skin unless its a large cham, such as a veiled.they hiss because they try to tell you to back off.dont worry they dont carry rabies! Reptile Lover is right i had to change my account, if you want to choose me choose him.
2007-02-22 10:44:06 · answer #7 · answered by FGH 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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no i love chameleons they are so pretty but my favorite animal is the guinea pig.
2016-03-27 01:32:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the dysgraphic others; I'm sure it won't hurt. Gah, but you can't understand what they're telling you; they can't spell for ****.
2007-02-22 07:37:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
TiGG
All animals bit but the question is do there bits hurt and the answer would be no
2007-02-22 06:45:03 · answer #10 · answered by TiGG 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋