Are Carpet Chameleons easy to keep?

[tkilgour]

I have many chameleons, panthers, veilds etc. However, I have never had a carpet chameleon. My wife really wants one, and I was thinking of starting a breeding program w/ them. Can any of you give me advice on keeping this species? I have been doing my research and they seem very easy to keep. What are any of your recommendations? - Thanks

 

[AJA]

My wife really wants one, What are any of your recommendations? - Thanks

ALWAYS keep your wife happy....

Yes, they are easy to keep and adorable, there are lots of people on the forum with eggs as we speak, so getting a CB one will be easy.

Edit: Not sure if you are from Lebanon the Country or the city.

 

[tkilgour]

Great Advice!!! Keep wife happy

I like that "Keep wife Happy". She likes them because they are so cute. Thank you, I will have to find the person with the carpet chams then. I am actually from Lebanon, Ohio. It is a small city by cincinnati.

 

[cushcameleon]

The most important thing to remember with carpets is that they need cooler temperatures, higher humidity and a small amount of supplements. In my blog I made a short guide on how I care for my carpet and rudis chameleons, https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/cushcameleon/150-raising-carpet-rudis-chameleons.html. You will still need to gather information from other resources, however it should be able to get your ideas flowing.

 

[lampshade]

They have relatively short lifespans. Only ranging from 2-3 years.

 

[TreelionsUK]

They are beautiful chameleon,heres my new lateralis major,Tealeaf

 

[chams1]

I have 2 pairs of carpets (3 of whom are CB's from Tiki Tiki + 1 WC female) and they have been gems and easier in comparison I think (not that any species is "easy" mind you...). I keep them downstairs where it is a little cooler and with higher humidity and they have been fabulous. I have 2 clutches of eggs cooking (both from the CB female) and the WC is about to lay any day now.

I would highly recommend getting involved with them if you can. They are a wonderful species to work with.

Oh, and yes.... DO keep your wife happy.

 

[tkilgour]

cute little guy

My wife loves the small cute ones. I just showed her your pic, now she wants one more. So I wanted to get her one soon, but not just because. As always, I must do research before hand, so I can provide a quality home.

 

[AJA]

I know of someone who has a male but not sure if he will ship. PM me for info if you like.

 

[Karen]

Got some at last then Luke

They are beautiful chameleon,heres my new lateralis major,Tealeaf

 

[TreelionsUK]

Got some at last then Luke

Yes i traded some Amps for them,i had some a few years ago but sold them to marcus silly move

Luke

 

[Karen]

You will enjoy them they are great little chams and extremely greedy

 

[TreelionsUK]

You will enjoy them they are great little chams and extremely greedy

Yes they ripped into the fruit flies today and did the lot in 5 mins!!!
They were lapping up the rays today

 

[Karen]

Get them on size 2 bandeds i have had some of my lot outside today too

 

[PardalisGirl]

My sincere appologies......

My sincere appologies for joking around a bit this morning...........

 

[tkilgour]

No problem

I am simply here for my chameleons. I am very sorry if I ever offended you. However, I will say you can verify w/ screameleons and Fl Chams that I do business w/ them. I just want to know about carpet chams, because we have never had them. I cleaned up the web site and made sure the pics were perfect so you could all be happy.

 

[PardalisGirl]

Continue on then..........

It sounds like you fixed the issues that bothered people. So carry on with your hobby here.........

 

[tkilgour]

Thank you

Thank you I will conduct myself very professional.

 

[Metric]

Do carpets do well in glass enclosures, or is it also a bad choice for these chams?

 

[dco1990]

Do carpets do well in glass enclosures, or is it also a bad choice for these chams?

I think most people would agree that a smaller (16x15x20 -18x18x36) SCREEN cage that has plenty of plants/vines/hiding spots works best for these guys.