2006-08-22 04:23:29 · 9 answers · asked by NATHAN M 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
I would NOT recommend any chameleon to a beginner. They are much too delicate & need very specialized care.
Save your money & buy a bearded dragon.
2006-08-22 12:53:08 · answer #1 · answered by carl l 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, it depends.. I have Chameleons and you need a vertical mesh cage so they can have a breeze and keep humidity down, a full spectrum bulb, a UV light bulb, if it is a baby or a female then you would need these calcium supplements, and a dripper because most chameleons won't drink still standing water. You could buy a bubbler bowl. You're best bet would to go to a reputable reptile store and ask questions about their chameleons, Tiger Chameleons, Veiled Chameleons, and Jacksons Chameleons are the most popular and readily available. I own a veiled chameleon I call Leo. Once you pick a chameleon before you buy it buy a book about it and read it like 50x before you buy the actual chameleon.
2006-08-22 12:34:22 · answer #2 · answered by Gray Wanderer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you don't know the different types, then I would suggest that you research and know your chameleons before you even think about buying one. They need a special type of habitat that can get to be expensive. You would also need to raise crickets and have other bugs as an added food source. Temp must be perfect at all times. They do not drink from still water so you would have to set up a waterfall for him to drink from. Talk to a reptile breeder, do some research and carefully think about how must time and money you would be willing to spend before you even thing about getting one.
2006-08-22 15:06:12 · answer #3 · answered by Sydney 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't mean to be rude, but you don't even seem to know how to write it properly, so I guess you haven't read up much about it.
My suggestion is that you get a book about them and read a bit, then you can decide if they are really the right pet for you. They need some special care, so it might get quite costy.
It is for your own and the animals own good that you learn more about it BEFORE you get it.
Good luck!
2006-08-22 11:33:17 · answer #4 · answered by Wednesday 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
iF this is your first lizard or reptile, i would recommend going for a different more hardy species. The Chameleons are a sensitive sort and will die easily without excellent care.
2006-08-22 13:32:20 · answer #5 · answered by serpy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of chameleon types out there. For a full list, just check out Kingsnake.com.
2006-08-22 11:34:27 · answer #6 · answered by jswllms 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a Fischer chameleon called Luigi who died 4 months ago. I miss him very much, he was fantastic. x
But don't go into this without thinking about it, they are very high maintenance!
Rewarding if you treat them well though.
2006-08-25 06:23:43 · answer #7 · answered by Little Miss B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are the most difficult reptile to keep, and you can't even spell the name right. Do not get one!
2006-08-23 08:28:16 · answer #8 · answered by adviseforeverything 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
chameleons come in many different species--type it into your search and you will see
2006-08-22 11:42:27 · answer #9 · answered by dlgrl=me 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋