Housing a jackson and a veiled together?

[supermrchameleon]

I know that chameleons are territorial but is it only towards the same gender? Im not even seriously considering it but if I were to house a female jackson with my male veiled, how do you think that would work? Has anyone had experience with this?

 

[Lizardlover]

I know that chameleons are territorial but is it only towards the same gender? Im not even seriously considering it but if I were to house a female jackson with my male veiled, how do you think that would work? Has anyone had experience with this?

NO

they have completely different requirements.

 

[pssh]

Not a good idea. Think about all the stress they would cause eachother (supposing you could somehow meet both needs of the chameleons without over heating the jacksons and under heating the veiled.) One or both would probably end up dying.

 

[Warrix642]

Ur male would get big enough to eat her and she would be gone.

 

[supermrchameleon]

Haha well you guys seem to know more about this than me. So thanks! If I ever get one, separate cages.

 

[jojothefirst]

u cant keep a male and female 2gether of the same kind so what makes u think it would be ok 2 keep different 2gether?

 

[supermrchameleon]

u cant keep a male and female 2gether of the same kind so what makes u think it would be ok 2 keep different 2gether?

Im new to owning a chameleon and I have done all my research as to how to take care of one by itself but I didnt know if opposites could be together. Wouldnt have ever done it without researching first.

 

[jojothefirst]

but i dnt understand the logic off "i no i cnt keep males and females 2 gether but maybe i can if there different kind!"

Im new to owning a chameleon and I have done all my research as to how to take care of one by itself but I didnt know if opposites could be together. Wouldnt have ever done it without researching first.

 

[supermrchameleon]

Thats because I was unaware of housing them together being the same species or not was bad...

 

[Elizadolots]

If you can create a solid, visual barrier, you can create two separate environments within one cage. I mention that in case you've bought the giant cage already. PM me if you decide to go this route, I have tried it and know some pitfalls to be avoided.

If not, it's just easier on everyone to go with separate caging (and, you probably do have to provide a visual barrier if their cages are close together). Your chameleons will feel safer and so drink and eat more readily if they don't see a competitor nearby. Your life will be easier.

I understand why you might think chameleons of different species can co-exist...particularly since you see it all the time in stores and at shows.

 

[supermrchameleon]

If you can create a solid, visual barrier, you can create two separate environments within one cage. I mention that in case you've bought the giant cage already. PM me if you decide to go this route, I have tried it and know some pitfalls to be avoided.

If not, it's just easier on everyone to go with separate caging (and, you probably do have to provide a visual barrier if their cages are close together). Your chameleons will feel safer and so drink and eat more readily if they don't see a competitor nearby. Your life will be easier.

I understand why you might think chameleons of different species can co-exist...particularly since you see it all the time in stores and at shows.

Oh I wasnt gonna do this anytime soon. I was just asking out of curiosity but thank you!

 

[Elizadolots]

Good..it's better to take your time. Separate cages would just make it easier all around.