Chameleon Costs - Does this sound right?

[AdmiralSwanson]

Hey guys was just doing some estimates about how much a yemen Cham would cost me and here is what I came up with, is this about right? any thoughts? what I should add or take away?

 

[AdmiralSwanson]

Sorry if you cant see the type, i cant upload excel files i dont think, or is there a way i can upload it more easily?

 

[sandrachameleon]

where do you live? Prices in UK are different from what Im used to in Canada.
I don't see a listing for vet bills - you'll want at least a few fecal tests/check ups, and likely at least one health related vet trip in its life time

You may find these two blog entries useful, as they detail out costs:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/olimpia/522-average-cost-owning-chameleon.html
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/tyaeda/833-what-expect-when-youre-expecting-chameleon.html

 

[AdmiralSwanson]

I live in the UK and I have set aside £200 for vets, but i dont think its included in the final total, ill add that in but wont bother reposting the picture, thanks, everything else seem ok?

 

[AdmiralSwanson]

Seems i have forgetten, light replacements, gut loading food, and guages in there, thanks for posting those links sandrachameleon.

Anything else anyone?

 

[ThatDigitalChameleon]

was going to give a rundown but the blogs pretty much said it all.
never forget to try to have backup bulbs, it's not like you KNOW when it will go out. I buy my heat bulbs from stores because it's like 8 dollars a bulb and a 30 day guarantee but for the price of 1 uvb bulb at the local pet store i can get 2 from amazon.
i also got 2 small pothos for 3 dollars a piece at a small flower shop in town. they were 6 dollars at a local walmart.
So just shop around for decor and all that and you'll find good deals im sure. I spent around 300 for everything i got for Karma and still want more. I want to spoil him though