A Veiled Chameleon
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My parents tell me that I will get bored of a chameleon but I know I won't I've always loved chameleons. My dad says I can't get one until I have a backout strategy in case I get bored anyone know of any?
Getting a Chameleon
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A Veiled Chameleon
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14
While I think some young adults your age are capable of handling the responsibility of a chameleon I also have seen many that can not. I think if your father thinks you will get bored then maybe this is not the reptile for you. Your father is essentially asking you what your going to do with the chameleon when you no longer want to care for it. This to me is not fair to do to a chameleon. I would suggest waiting until you are older.
A Veiled Chameleon
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I probably won't then but if I do do you have any advice?
My absolute honest advice is not to get a chameleon... They are expensive and require a lot. These are not animals you can play with. It is like having a fish tank. You just watch them. If you want a reptile look into others that do not have the same level of care that a chameleon has. When you get older then consider a chameleon.
I have seen adults not able to handle the responsibility of having a chameleon. And in my last year and a half in this forum I have only seen 3 people your age be able to actually properly take care of a chameleon. Verses seeing many your age with dying chams.
A Veiled Chameleon
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I think I'd start with a veiled chameleon if i get one and as you said many people can't handle the responsibility. I know they must be hard to take care of but I also have lots of time on my hands so I think I could handle it. What do you think?
AnamCara
Chameleon Enthusiast
I think the main thing to consider is price in addition to difficulty of care. The setup is very expensive, and so is the vet care. I have spent well over a thousand dollars on my chameleons.
A Veiled Chameleon
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how much have you spent on veileds?
Ares05
Chameleon Enthusiast
Uhm do you have 600-700+ dollars to spend, right now? (thats just for a good, basic setup)
Near a reptile vet? One with chameleon experience?
Willing to take the chameleon to the vet if something happens, knowing it could cost well over hundreds of dollars for certain treatments?
Done lots and lots of research?
Absolutely sure you can take care of this animal for the entirety of its life?
If you say no to any of these, no don't get a chameleon.
Near a reptile vet? One with chameleon experience?
Willing to take the chameleon to the vet if something happens, knowing it could cost well over hundreds of dollars for certain treatments?
Done lots and lots of research?
Absolutely sure you can take care of this animal for the entirety of its life?
If you say no to any of these, no don't get a chameleon.
Just because it is a Veiled Chameleon does not mean it is easier. Again I am going to refer to what your father said. If he thinks you need a plan for when you decide the chameleon is too much to handle then I think that says a lot.
I have spent over $2000 on my Veiled chameleon with his enclosure and everything for him. I spent another $800 at the vet on one that had a health issue. They are not cheap at all and require a lot.
Coop
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I'm 14 as well. Chameleons are very time intensive, and require a lot of attention. They are also very expensive. I have almost 700 dollars poured into my chams, and more money is going to be needed. @Beman could not have said it better. Just because veiled chams are cheaper does not mean they are easier. I have kept panther chameleons, a male currently and previously a female. These are not easy to take care of. I have had to give up free time, money, and attention for my chams, and in my opinion, was worth every bit. I just have one question. Have you done research? If so, where? Petco and petsmart are not reliable when it comes to info.
A Veiled Chameleon
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I have been doing research for the past 4 weeks I have tons and tons of notes and I've been doing research off a you-tuber "reptilian garden"
A Veiled Chameleon
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I have been watching some NeptunetheChameleon
Ares05
Chameleon Enthusiast
It obvious we cant say anything to change your mind. You are going to get a chameleon regardless of what we say. Regardless of if you have a chameleon vet, the money, time, space, commitment, education, etc. Have a nice day, but I will not waste my time on this thread.
