ryno202
Member
i know it is generally frowned upon, but if one was to buy a chameleon from a chain pet store, what kinds of things should they ask to ensure a healthy pet?
i have been on the forums and researching chameleons for a few months and feel like i have the basic knowledge down. (yeah yeah 6 month super badge thing)
i 'held' a young female veiled at the local store today and asked a few questions about their dusting/suplement procedure, the lighting, age, misting frequency...
anything specific i should ask?
she looked fine. bright, non sunken, alert eyes. good grip (from what i could tell?) clean vent, snatched up 3 small worms from the employee's hand...
from the crappy analog thermometer the cage was at 85-90ish, but it was somewhat under the basking spot...humidity was 65 or so. i was tempted to ask why there was a water dish in the enclosure but didnt feel like being a smart ass. could have been to help humidity i suppose.
i dont really want a female so those specifics arent really necessary but if i go to a different store for a male i want to know what things to ask.
thank you all very much in advance. i love this board.
i have been on the forums and researching chameleons for a few months and feel like i have the basic knowledge down. (yeah yeah 6 month super badge thing)
i 'held' a young female veiled at the local store today and asked a few questions about their dusting/suplement procedure, the lighting, age, misting frequency...
anything specific i should ask?
she looked fine. bright, non sunken, alert eyes. good grip (from what i could tell?) clean vent, snatched up 3 small worms from the employee's hand...
from the crappy analog thermometer the cage was at 85-90ish, but it was somewhat under the basking spot...humidity was 65 or so. i was tempted to ask why there was a water dish in the enclosure but didnt feel like being a smart ass. could have been to help humidity i suppose.
i dont really want a female so those specifics arent really necessary but if i go to a different store for a male i want to know what things to ask.
thank you all very much in advance. i love this board.