Veiled Chameleons?

Dibbles

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After my last chameleon, raeph, sadly past away I'm considering getting a new one. I've been scouting around the internet for breeders and I've found one that could be interesting.

The breeder is offering £70 for two female veiled chameleons, which to me sounds like a good price. However my last chameleon was a panther and I'm wondering if there are any significant caring differences between the veiled and the panther? Is there anything I would have to do differently? or any general information about the veiled.

Secondly, the breeder says that its O.K to keep two female veiled chameleons together in the same cage, is this true or would 1 chameleon be enough? I'm very happy to look after two.

Any insight appreciated...
 
Chameleon should be housed individually. Although the female is not as territorial as the male, she still needs her space. So, the answer to that is no.

I will suggest for you to get a male veiled chameleon instead, since female chameleon is a bit harder to keep than male (with egg binding problem and nutrition).

Veiled and panther care is a bit the same. (Panther can benefit from slightly cooler and more humid environment).
 
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Firstly, do you think it is wise to take on TWO new chameleons, after your initial failure with the panther?
A Veiled is probably a good chameleon to go for, but maybe for now, just get one. In time when that one is older and doing well, you can always add to your collection.

The breeder you are dealing with is incorrect about keeping two Veileds together. Regardless of their gender, they should only be kept one to a cage. Veiled chameleons are solitary creatures, and when placed in close confinement together the resulting territorialism can lead to fights and injuries to the chams.

Before you make any purchasing decision please try to learn as much about chameleons as you can to avoid any mistakes with the new cham.
Read ALL the information on the following websites:
http://raisingkittytheveiledchameleon.blogspot.com/
http://www.chameleonsdish.com/
http://www.chameleonnews.com/ (start with this article: Introduction to Chameleon Husbandry)
 
One chameleon would probably be easier for me anyway, another question I pressume there is some sort of special care needed for baby chameleons, could you tell me about anything special I have to do for a baby.
 
Firstly, do you think it is wise to take on TWO new chameleons, after your initial failure with the panther?
A Veiled is probably a good chameleon to go for, but maybe for now, just get one. In time when that one is older and doing well, you can always add to your collection.

The breeder you are dealing with is incorrect about keeping two Veileds together. Regardless of their gender, they should only be kept one to a cage. Veiled chameleons are solitary creatures, and when placed in close confinement together the resulting territorialism can lead to fights and injuries to the chams.

Before you make any purchasing decision please try to learn as much about chameleons as you can to avoid any mistakes with the new cham.
Read ALL the information on the following websites:
http://raisingkittytheveiledchameleon.blogspot.com/
http://www.chameleonsdish.com/
http://www.chameleonnews.com/ (start with this article: Introduction to Chameleon Husbandry)

Thanks for those links, really help me out a great deal.
 
Veiled Chameleons

I have two females in a cage and they have been together since I bought them as babies, so it is possible. I have had them for almost a year. I got an automatic mister that sprays water every 3-6 hours and it has been great.
 
Cbork, it may have worked for you, but we are suggesting not to do it. Thats all, it's in the best intrest of both Chameleons. Its proven that two Chameleons don't always do good with each other, thats why we are suggesting not too.
 
I also have two females and one male veiled together in a 36x36x24 cage, and they strive excellent together. Sure some dont get along...but ours are doing great together! I guess it depends on the chameleon..
 
I also have two females and one male veiled together in a 36x36x24 cage, and they strive excellent together. Sure some dont get along...but ours are doing great together! I guess it depends on the chameleon..

That is a small cage for even one male chameleon. Would you post some pictures and some details on your guys so we can see how they look and how you are keeping them? Jann
 
Firstly, do you think it is wise to take on TWO new chameleons, after your initial failure with the panther?
A Veiled is probably a good chameleon to go for, but maybe for now, just get one. In time when that one is older and doing well, you can always add to your collection.

The breeder you are dealing with is incorrect about keeping two Veileds together. Regardless of their gender, they should only be kept one to a cage. Veiled chameleons are solitary creatures, and when placed in close confinement together the resulting territorialism can lead to fights and injuries to the chams.

Before you make any purchasing decision please try to learn as much about chameleons as you can to avoid any mistakes with the new cham.
Read ALL the information on the following websites:
http://raisingkittytheveiledchameleon.blogspot.com/
http://www.chameleonsdish.com/
http://www.chameleonnews.com/ (start with this article: Introduction to Chameleon Husbandry)

Don't be so rude she/he never said that her/his chameleon never died of failure it could of died by natural causes
 
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