Charlie? Idk anymore.

[skully23]

Hello members. I haven't been on in awhile so I have decided to update.
Charlie is fine but still his hissy self. It's getting to the point that I don't want to keep him..

I thought it would be awesome but chameleons come down to work and I don't have time now.

So I guess I want to sell him. I don't know if this is suppose to be in the for sale page because I want some opinions.

So he is around like7-9months? His cage 100 gallon size mesh/screen. Its 4 foot high. Forgot other measurements. He has a heat lamp and two tube fixtures..one for uvb and the other for normal light for plants/brighten up. He has a big umbrella plant that fills the whole cage. Vines/branches..dripper. Plastic around back for humidity. Theometer/humid temp thing in the cage. A hand sprayer..like a garden weed killer thing but no weed killer

So how much you think I should sell if I plan to?

 

[chams1]

What kind of cham is it?

My guess is that if you think it's too much work now, it's only going to stay that way so you might as well sell or give him to someone who's willing to put in the effort.

 

[pssh]

That's when you start automating everything! Misters, timers, etc. All that's left is feeding, picking up poops, and suplementing. Though, if you really don't like him, then you should probably re-home him to someone who does.

BUT, remember, you got him and you made the commitment to care for him and provide for him the best care you can possibly give.

 

[skully23]

Yes Pssh I did but now it gets to where I don't have time and him being hissy doesn't help. He needs better care I guess. He is a veiled

 

[lisa h]

That's when you start automating everything! Misters, timers, etc. All that's left is feeding, picking up poops, and suplementing. Though, if you really don't like him, then you should probably re-home him to someone who does.

BUT, remember, you got him and you made the commitment to care for him and provide for him the best care you can possibly give.

Sometimes giving the best care you can means handing the care over to someone else. Nothing wrong with that, as long as a good home is found.

 

[jannb]

Sometimes giving the best care you can means handing the care over to someone else. Nothing wrong with that, as long as a good home is found.

I agree with Lisa that the right thing for you might be to give him up to a GOOD home. Veileds do get really mean and aggressive when caged. Have you tried allowing him to hang out in a tree or large plant. Normally they are much nice out of the cage.

 

[pssh]

Eh, I just feel like re-homing an animal (epescially for money [not just an adoption/shipping fee]) should be an absolute last resort.

 

[lisa h]

Eh, I just feel like re-homing an animal (epescially for money [not just an adoption/shipping fee]) should be an absolute last resort.

I used to think that, but in my old age, I think that not having time/money/resources is sufficient reason. Also, why not try to recoup some of the costs? I am uncomfortable rehoming animals and giving them away for free. People often times don't value what they didn't pay for. A differnt story if the animal is sick or needs special care. Having said that, I have NEVER rehomed anything, and don't think I could. I do know people that have rehomed animals (including my husband), and it was always for the best. Sometimes money was involved, sometimes not. I have taken in animals that others didn't want. Sometimes I paid for them, sometimes not. Every case is different.

 

[PedroANDAshley]

I 110% agree with every thing you said lisa.
You took the words right out of my mouth.

 

[krbshappy71]

I love this site. Other sites I have been to would have attacked a poster, and the responders are being supportive. Thank you for that, I'm glad I found this forum.

If you do rehome him, I wish you and him a dedicated and loving home. I recently received two females and after reading up on the females I was overwhelmed at the thought of missing their nesting signs and ending up with eggbound females. Thankfully they were rehomed to an awesome home and I am at peace with the decision I made. I wish you the same and sorry he isn't working out for you.