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[geckogirlemi]

I've been keeping reptiles for 6 years, I currently have 2 bearded dragons, 2 leopard geckos, and Cranwell's Horned Frog. I have my own B. dubia roach colony and space, money and time for a cham. I am looking into getting a Veiled, I am wondering if you guys think I am to much of a beginner to look into chams. I have been keeping reptiles for a while, but not as long as alot of keepers here I'm sure. Everything I have read says "chams can be difficult for beginners". When did you decide you were ready to get a cham? I am 100% sure I can care for it, but then again I am just wondering if I am under estimating how difficult these beautiful guys are to care for. Opinions appreciated. Thanks.

-Emily

 

[okiroo]

I've been keeping reptiles for 6 years, I currently have 2 bearded dragons, 2 leopard geckos, and Cranwell's Horned Frog. I have my own B. dubia roach colony and space, money and time for a cham. I am looking into getting a Veiled, I am wondering if you guys think I am to much of a beginner to look into chams. I have been keeping reptiles for a while, but not as long as alot of keepers here I'm sure. Everything I have read says "chams can be difficult for beginners". When did you decide you were ready to get a cham? I am 100% sure I can care for it, but then again I am just wondering if I am under estimating how difficult these beautiful guys are to care for. Opinions appreciated. Thanks.

-Emily

if you have money and time. your good. theres just alot to look at when getting one and they arnt as forgiveing as other reptiles. otherwise, not all that hard as people may say. just do things right and you'll be fine.

 

[Olimpia]

Like another member was saying today on another thread, the reason they're more "difficult" is because they're less forgiving of poor husbandry mistakes. But if you set up the cage and all that properly from the get-go, I don't find them difficult. I came into this from geckos, so I'd never even had to mess around with lighting and UVB. But I read and felt confident in my abilities, and jumped into it. And everything went great with my first chameleon.

 

[susieqff]

I agree with the other posts. I went from Iguana's, geckos, frogs to chams. And just like any other pet it's important to learn everything you can and be prepared before you bring one home. This forum is a great source of information to help you along the way.
Welcome.
Susie

 

[geckogirlemi]

Thanks so much guys. Info much appreciated. I can tell this is a good/informative forum by the way I didn't get flamed for posting a question lol Thanks for all the help.

 

[DavidBuchan]

Hello, and welcome Everyone starts somewhere, and with all the info on here you will be armed as well as anyone can be. Veileds are a great choice for a first cham, and you have more than enough reptile experience to make the leap (they are unusual lizards for sure, a few sort of specialist issues, but once you've paid for the setup and got a gutloading and vitamin schedule there's not that much to it). Here's a great caresheet with all the basics you need to keep a Veiled healthy - https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/chameleonsinmyhouse/395-veiled-chameleon-care-sheet.html

 

[heartben]

I haven't had a lizard or almost any reptiles before my chameleon. I think if you just read about it and really understand what it needs...if you can do that, then youre good. I don't think you need to be an expert or even experienced as long as you are prepared and have the room...and you might even want to make sure you have room for a couple because before long youll have 2 or 3

i think if you snoop around here..youll be ready in no time.