Chameleonmaster
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everyone has their opinion on which chameleon is the easiest to take care of.what do you guys thinks the easiest to take of.
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Sticktongue
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Just kinda curious.. If you think everyone has their different opinion, what are you looking for out of the thread? Our reasons why we think its the easiest?
reptilover
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If ur shopping for and easy care pet Chameleons are not it. If u realize what's involved is say veileds and panthers. I've had the best luck with mine staying healthy and happy. There all relatively easy once it becomes second nature. The initial first time on any cham is tough though
Chameleonmaster
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because im trying to see what the majority of people thinks the best . im getting a chameleon and i want to get the best one
Chameleonmaster
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no i know that chameleons can be hard to take care of
reptilover
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I've only owned a panther and veiled and so id have to say one of those. Ive had great luck and they look Awsome! I've hears Senegals can be hardy and on the easyer side and are large!. But i have no experience with them
Sticktongue
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In my opinion it kind of depends on where you live. Some states have a high humidity level which makes it easy to keep montane species. Others (like me) live in dry states so humidity is a harder situation to control. If you do all your research, i dont htink you would go wrong getting a veiled, or panther. Or if you'd like to go montane and get some horns, jacksons or even a Kinyongia Multi. (my favorite)
Overall i would not consider any chameleon as "easy" untill you get a little experience under your belt. THen it becomes easier than before
Some of the rarer ones are just more delicate than the usual panther, veiled, jackson. So really all it boils down to is. Do you like the colors of panthers? high casque of a veiled? Or do you like horns, and fins.
Chameleonmaster
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ok thanks i live michigan so it gets petty cold in the winter so what would be the best here
SSimsswiSS
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This has to be the easiest hands down.
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Chameleonmaster
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haha very funny i didnt mean it by that
Sticktongue
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It getting cold in the winter shouldn't affect anything (assuming you're keeping it inside) However, running the heater/ A/C does dry out the air. But that can easily be fixed with a humidifier or covering the cage with clear plastic. So chameleonmaster. What do you WANT? I'd suggest naming a few you'd like, doing research on them and see what you think you can care for the best. Panthers and veileds are higher temps. mid 80s for basking and 40-70 % humidity. Montanes are smaller, low low 80's or high 70s in basking, lots more water and my humidity levels are always 70-100% Montanes also require lots less supplementing and can be kind of tricky. But if you do you research and talk to members that own montanes (i'm happy to help) and get a schedual worked out for supplements its not difficult
Chameleonmaster
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i have a guy in the area selling a ambilobe panther with cage and fake plants for $350 do you think that that is a good price and he is a blue barred
Sticktongue
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What size of cage is it? It really depends on if it is in good health or not. Maybe if you post up some pictures we can help you out (i'm leaving and wont be back on till late tonight)
Chameleonmaster
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18by12by20 so im guessing he is around 5 months but im going to get a bigger cage. the guy doesnt have any pics of him but im going to his house to take a look at him first though.
Chameleonmaster
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its a reptobreeze so screen
reptilover
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Defiantly bigger cage soon. But just check for the common signs.
Eyes nice and full alert and looking everywhere. Holding himself up with no problems straight strong looking limbs. No abrasions or build up around eyes vent or nose. And panthers should be a little heavy in the body. Don't wanna see ribs. Slightly skinny is an easy cure
Chameleonmaster
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thanks replilover i will definitively be looking for all these signs and more
