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[tinarinkus]

I am very interested in a chameleon. I thought I would hang out here and find out what I can before running to buy one. I have been reading a lot on the internet the past few days, looking at the cages and requirements.

Just wanted to say hi!

 

[Ryan Jarosek]

hello, welcome to the forum

 

[Lin Hill]

Hello and welcome, you've come to the right place, everyone is freindly and there is tonnes of brilliant advise to be had on here.

 

[Brad Ramsey]

Welcome!
What species are you most attracted to?
We can better help you with your research if we know this.

-Brad

 

[tinarinkus]

I was looking at a veiled chameleon at the reptile shop here. I have since learned that they are a little aggressive. I would love to have one that could come out of his cage and sit with me sometimes.

I think the panthers are beautiful! They are also pretty expensive and seem to need a lot more care. Being a newbie at this I think I need something a little easier.

Do you have any suggestions for me?

And thanks to you all!

 

[Brad Ramsey]

Start here:

http://raisingkittytheveiledchameleon.blogspot.com/

Veileds are great! Chameleons in general aren't really animals that can have much interaction with you, but they are very rewarding to keep and observe.

Where are you located?
You might want to consider buying an animal from one of the breeders here over a pet store.

-Brad

 

[tinarinkus]

I tried to fill out the about me portion of my profile, but for some reason can not find where to edit it. lol

I am from Plainview TX.

I have been looking at some of the chameleons for sale here. Of course, I am in no hurry, need to get the cage and everything set up first.

 

[tinarinkus]

Oh and since reading up on how chameleons should be cared for and their cages and such...I don't like how that poor veiled is being caged. He is in a small aquarium, no vegetation, cedar on the bottom, one small branch lying in the bottom and a bowl pf water at the back of the cage. He was about maybe 6 to 7 inches in length. Want to rescue him really bad.

 

[franzen]

Welcome to the site. Research, research, research! Veiled chameleon's are great for first time owners. I'll be getting my first chameleon(veiled) at the end of this week. This site is great to find information and ask questions.

 

[Malicious]

Welcome to the forum Tina.

I admire your patients towards your purchase. It is very important to become well educated before entering this great hobby, as it may not be for everyone. Chameleons are amazing animals, and raising them can be challenging, yet very rewarding. I would recommend hanging around here for a while and absorbing all the valuable information provided. It will enable you to choose the correct chameleon, and provide the proper care. Good luck Tina!


-Jay

 

[kinyonga]

Welcome to the forum!
Here are some sites with good information you might like to read...
http://adcham.com/
http://chameleonnews.com/
http://web.archive.org/web/20060502...als.com/vet/index.php?show=8.Gout.Basics.html
http://www.uvguide.co.uk/

 

[Howdyco]

Welcome here and good luck with your decisions.

 

[sandrachameleon]

Welcome to the forum.

It is not uncommon for pet stores to keep chameleons in totally inadequate conditions. And unfortunately as a result those chameleons are often unhealthy. As you might not yet know the signs of illness to look for, You might be better off purchasing from a reputable breeder.

Panther chameleons arent any more difficult, in my opinion, than veileds. Just more costly initially. But keeping chameleons isnt an inexpensive hobby, so the initial few hundred is minor in the scheme of things.

In addition to the good links already provided by Brad and Kinyonga, here are a few more:

General
http://www.chameleonnews.com/
http://chamworld.blogspot.com/
http://www.chamaeleonidae.com
http://www.animalarkshelter.org/cin/
http://www.exoticpetvet.com/breeds/chameleons.htm
http://www.chameleonsonline.com/
https://www.chameleonforums.com/general-care-true-chameleons-5943/
http://www.geocities.com/chamjacksonii/
https://www.chameleonforums.com/new-here-23510/new-here-23510/new-here-23510/links...on-websites-2/
http://www.herpvetconnection.com
http://adcham.com/html/husbandry/glossary.html

Enclosures
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/82-enclosures-housing.html

Lighting
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/68-lighting-links.html

Feeder Insects
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/74-feeders.html
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/75-feeder-nutrition.html

 

[Docility]

only thing i see on panthers is a higher humidity req, and if you get an auto mister you will be set! right now the only thing i do is pick up poop, and put in food the rest is automated

 

[sp33d]

welcome..I am new here as well...

 

[tinarinkus]

Thank you for all the help! You guys are great!

So you know I am new to chameleons, is this for real?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMT1FLzEn9I

 

[Malicious]

Thank you for all the help! You guys are great!

So you know I am new to chameleons, is this for real?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMT1FLzEn9I

Negative, but its a neat advertisement.

 

[tinarinkus]

I didn't think it was. Very good graphics don't think?

 

[tinarinkus]

I want a chameleon so very bad! Have decided I better start with a lizard that is a little easier to care for. I decided to go with a chinese water dragon. I am still going to hang here every now and then because eventually I do want a chameleon.

Thanks to all for your help.