Easy dwarf chameleon?

[Vetekudden]

Is there any dwarf chameleon species which is a little more easier than those who require very low night temps?
Like it's good enough with roomtemp during nights (20-24 celcius).

 

[Oliviabryant]

20 Celsius at night is fine for any chameleon so long as it doesn't drop past 17.
24 degrees Celsius may even be to high. They require a drop in temps to sleep well.

 

[coldbloodedAL]

20 Celsius at night is fine for any chameleon so long as it doesn't drop past 17.
24 degrees Celsius may even be to high. They require a drop in temps to sleep well.

This isn't necessarily true. It really may depend on the species of chameleon. Panthers veileds, the more commonly kept species... Yes.

Most montanes can easily take night time temps down to 4°C, and some true dwarf chameleons even see snow and below freezing temperatures in their region(ex. B. thamnobates). Some chameleons even require hibernation periods which includes temps below 17°C.

My question to the OP would be, do you actually mean dwarf, or pygmy chameleons?

When dealing with the less commonly kept species it may actually matter...

 

[Vetekudden]

I'm talking about dwarfs, not pygmy

 

[coldbloodedAL]

I'm talking about dwarfs, not pygmy

B. Pumilum might be a good choice as they generally like slightly warmer temps than the other two commonly kept bradypodion.

BUT, they are definitely not for beginners.

 

[Vetekudden]

So you say they're more for those who have kept chameleons before or what do you mean not for beginners?

 

[Djturna4thakidz]

They are more difficult than the other Cham species I have kept. To put them on a scale I would say novice- expert.

 

[Saldarya]

So you say they're more for those who have kept chameleons before or what do you mean not for beginners?

In regards to the Bradypodions that CBL mentioned, they are not for beginners for a number of reasons. IMO it has to do with their husbandry needs being different from the basic veiled/panther care.

That and they are difficult/expensive to get compared to the average chameleon.

Another option would be the Mt. Meru subspecies of Jacksons Chameleons. They can handle those temps well, and otherwise can be kept like any other Jacksons Chameleons.

They are certainly small enough to fit your criteria.

 

[Vetekudden]

Hmmm how about carpet chameleon... ?