Need help convincing my parents

[Pearl Fields]

Hi. So we’re moving ( so I’m not getting one atm also shipping is risky)but eventually, (sometime in the next seven years FYI ?) I want a bearded Pygmy chameleon and my mom says MAYBE. But for all other chameleons she says no. How do I get my parents to let me get a bearded Pygmy chameleon and if possible maybe even another?? I need help here

 

[NashansCamos]

Hi. So we’re moving ( so I’m not getting one atm also shipping is risky)but eventually, (sometime in the next seven years FYI ?) I want a bearded Pygmy chameleon and my mom says MAYBE. But for all other chameleons she says no. How do I get my parents to let me get a bearded Pygmy chameleon and if possible maybe even another?? I need help here

does anybody know anybody who has pygmies? I think their care is much different than most

 

[Mrjamwin]

Hi. So we’re moving ( so I’m not getting one atm also shipping is risky)but eventually, (sometime in the next seven years FYI ?) I want a bearded Pygmy chameleon and my mom says MAYBE. But for all other chameleons she says no. How do I get my parents to let me get a bearded Pygmy chameleon and if possible maybe even another?? I need help here

Approximately how old will you be in 7 years? Like old enough to get a job and move out?

 

[Pearl Fields]

Approximately how old will you be in 7 years? Like old enough to get a job and move out?

That’s probably around when I’ll go to college is the only reason I say that. It might even have to be later though. ? I’m 12 atm

 

[Pearl Fields]

does anybody know anybody who has pygmies? I think their care is much different than most

Yeah I know their care is different I’m willing to research a lot

 

[Pearl Fields]

I read the care guide on chameleon forums at least (I would still do way more research though before I got one)

 

[NashansCamos]

read through this are you sure you want a pygmy? there care looks very hard. You need a low level uvb, high humidity and VERY low temps. Anything above 80 will kill them which sounds very easy to go above 80

https://www.chameleonforums.com/car... around,Water & Humidity for more information.

 

[NashansCamos]

Also they'd have to eat tiny little bugs which IMO would be very annoying trying to get little bugs out of containers without killing them lol.

 

[Pearl Fields]

read through this are you sure you want a pygmy? there care looks very hard. You need a low level uvb, high humidity and VERY low temps. Anything above 80 will kill them which sounds very easy to go above 80

https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/caresheets/pygmy/#:~:text=Pygmy chameleons require levels around,Water & Humidity for more information.

Well yeah it’s not that hard I’m in Seattle. It’s most certainly not dry, I can keep the Pygmy chameleon in an exo terra to retain moisture with ventilation still and can achieve very low temps

 

[Pearl Fields]

Also they'd have to eat tiny little bugs which IMO would be very annoying trying to get little bugs out of containers without killing them lol.

And yes but if I made it bio active and fed MAINLY fruit flies I don’t think they bite so I can leave them. Crickets and other variety (and even the fruit flies if needed) I can put in a dish for the chameleon so they won’t bite it at night

 

[NashansCamos]

Well yeah it’s not that hard I’m in Seattle. It’s most certainly not dry, I can keep the Pygmy chameleon in an exo terra to retain moisture with ventilation still and can achieve very low temps

what size cage would you go for?

 

[Pearl Fields]

what size cage would you go for?

Well hmmm probably an 24 by 18 by 24 for a single Pygmy.

 

[Pearl Fields]

Ok you know what that would also work for like 2 maybe even 3 if I’m allowed to get more

 

[NashansCamos]

Also how would you manage to lower the temps and not kill it by overheating it? I live in a cold climate and just my grow light and uvb give enough heat to get to 80.

Also with a smaller cage (and glass) it would get too hot quickly.

 

[NashansCamos]

I'm sure @PetNcs can give more info on pygmy care

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

How do I get my parents to let me get a bearded Pygmy chameleon and if possible maybe even another??

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[Pearl Fields]

Also how would you manage to lower the temps and not kill it by overheating it? I live in a cold climate and just my grow light and uvb give enough heat to get to 80.

Also with a smaller cage (and glass) it would get too hot quickly.

Well it could be in the shade not the sun and on the lowest level of the house where it’s most humid and least warm

 

[Pearl Fields]

Also how would you manage to lower the temps and not kill it by overheating it? I live in a cold climate and just my grow light and uvb give enough heat to get to 80.

Also with a smaller cage (and glass) it would get too hot quickly.

I would think though that if there are places lower where temp in cage is like 60’s that the Pygmy chameleon could escape to it would be ok?? Also I could use a SLIGHTLY stronger uvb and suspend it a little so less heat gets in the cage

 

[NashansCamos]

again, i'm not sure about the uvb output because I don't have pygmies, but i'm sure petr will tell you more. Also I think recommended is 5 gallon aquariums that are wider than tall because pygmies rarely climb.... so would a 24x18x24 be unnecessary? pete will tell you more

 

[Pearl Fields]

I would think though that if there are places lower where temp in cage is like 60’s that the Pygmy chameleon could escape to it would be ok?? Also I could use a SLIGHTLY stronger uvb and suspend it a little so less heat gets in the cage

Though tbh that would probably need a solar meter which I am aiming to get soon. Don’t have one atm. WAY expensive for me right now.