10 year-old buying chameleon
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Beppo
Chameleon Enthusiast
Cheap is not what you want to look for. I understand what your saying but if your looking to save money it may not he a great pet for you right now, like someone else mentioned your looking at a bare minimum of 700 .. I am 2 months in to owning my first chameleon and I've spent well over that... try times 3
GrannyK
Chameleon Enthusiast
you should check the species, my enclosure setup is for my panther. I am not totally familiar Jackson’s. But I have an umbrella plant. Schefflera I believe
my mum said no so there the end of that dreamCheap is not what you want to look for. I understand what your saying but if your looking to save money it may not he a great pet for you right now, like someone else mentioned your looking at a bare minimum of 700 .. I am 2 months in to owning my first chameleon and I've spent well over that... try times 3
I'm gonna buy it myself then
GrannyK
Chameleon Enthusiast
Keep researching and saving. It’s a wise decision at this time! You will be happy you did.
Welcome to the forum!
Your dream doesn’t have to end!
Until you are able to afford a chameleon and all the things needed to keep it alive and we’ll, stay on here and read and learn as much as you can about them….and look at chameleon academy and Neptune the chameleon too!
if youre going to get a chameleon, there’s a lot to learn!
Your dream doesn’t have to end!
Until you are able to afford a chameleon and all the things needed to keep it alive and we’ll, stay on here and read and learn as much as you can about them….and look at chameleon academy and Neptune the chameleon too!
if youre going to get a chameleon, there’s a lot to learn!
ItsMike64
Established Member
Couldn’t agree more! I’m sure your school also has tons of books about chameleons, you should check some out
elizaann2
Chameleon Enthusiast
Welcome! I agree with Kinyonga. Take this time to really learn about what kind of husbandry these cute little guys require. Save up to buy a good Chameleon from a reputable breeder and do it right the first time. With good care and good health chameleons can live for a decent amount of time. You won’t regret doing it right the first time. You will have a way better experience too.
is morphmarket good?
bruce the cham
Avid Member
try frams chams getting one for cheap is not a good option you want someone who specifies in chams olny or try any local stores that have proper care and husbandry
turns out they don'tCouldn’t agree more! I’m sure your school also has tons of books about chameleons, you should check some out
I checked with librarian
they don't
Beppo
Chameleon Enthusiast
Dang it! Well the chameleon academy.com is a great resource
MissSkittles
Chameleon Enthusiast
Hi. I think it’s great that you’re interested in getting a chameleon, but I’m curious if you have thoroughly researched all about them and what they need. https://chameleonacademy.com/chameleon-husbandry-program-getting-started-with-chameleons/ is the best place for learning all about chameleons and the current care standards. As others have said, they are not even close to being easy to care for and are very expensive, needing anywhere from $500.00 to $1,000.00 in initial set up when done properly. There are very few shortcuts that can be taken. Since you are 10, you most definitely need the full and complete support and assistance from a parent. Then I am wondering if you are aware that keeping a chameleon is similar to keeping fish - they aren’t animals that want or like to be held or played with. There are some reptiles, such as bearded dragons, that can be handled and enjoyed and even though their needs aren’t cheap either, they are a lot less expensive than chameleons.
I think it’s great that you’re interested in getting a chameleon, but I’m curious if you have thoroughly researched all about them and what they need. https://chameleonacademy.com/chameleon-husbandry-program-getting-started-with-chameleons/ is the best place for learning all about chameleons and the current care standards. As others have said, they are not even close to being easy to care for and are very expensive, needing anywhere from $500.00 to $1,000.00 in initial set up when done properly. There are very few shortcuts that can be taken. Since you are 10, you most definitely need the full and complete support and assistance from a parent. Then I am wondering if you are aware that keeping a chameleon is similar to keeping fish - they aren’t animals that want or like to be held or played with. There are some reptiles, such as bearded dragons, that can be handled and enjoyed and even though their needs aren’t cheap either, they are a lot less expensive than chameleons.
MissSkittles
Chameleon Enthusiast
Do you mean bearded dragons? If so, then yes. You don’t really walk them like you walk a dog though. You put a special leash on them and just go wherever they want. I don’t do that with my beardies often. I do let them run around in a room that is safe from my cats and dog and hold them on my shoulder. My boy sits nicely on my shoulder when we go outside. My girl can be a little bit wild so I’ll put her leash on so she can’t run away if she manages to get loose from me.
