New to the forum and chameleons

[AllFallDown]

Hey everyone,
I am new to the forum and to chameleons. I got a veiled chameleon a few days ago. I have been doing lots of research, this forum has been a really big part of that. Here is a picture of the little guy.

 

[AllFallDown]

Ugh, ok hold on... having attachment issues... that's what I get for trying to post from my cell phone...

 

[Elizadolots]

Hi!

Welcome to the forums. Your picture did not post. I really want to see him.

 

[melric]

Welcome to the forums and the chameleon world. My first cham was a Veiled.

 

[AllFallDown]

Hi!

Welcome to the forums. Your picture did not post. I really want to see him.

He he, yeah... I uploaded the photos but for some reason they did not attach. Thats ok, I will take an even better picture with my actual camera and upload it in a few minutes.

 

[Canny Chams]

hey man, welcome to the forum, you will probably have more questions, when you do just post a thread and we will help you out. Remember to give posts and threads that you find particularly helpful reputation points. Good luck with your cham, and WELCOME

 

[AllFallDown]

Alright, busted out my Rebel (camera). These were taken in a relatively dark room without a flash. I'll try to sneak in later and get a pic of the little guy sleeping (I like his "sleeping color" best).


Here he is, up close and personal.

My setup, UVA/UVB tube light and 50W basking lamp. I have a gladware container with a small hole dripping water onto the ficus leaves. I am debating removing that bromeliad. I also have a humidifier running in the room.

 

[AllFallDown]

Welcome to the forums and the chameleon world. My first cham was a Veiled.

Thanks! I was a little hesitant starting with a veiled given their reputation of being aggressive- but they are fairly easy to get around here and my research suggested they are more forgiving of mistake than a lot of other species. So far I really like him. I am hoping that if I handle him a little bit once in a while he will be less aggressive toward me.

 

[Elizadolots]

He's so cute!

I can't see him in the second picture, I assume that's because he's a great chameleon and can hide from me...mine do it all the time.

 

[Goldenarcher1328]

Welcome to the Forums!!

My first two chams were Veils. Sweeney and Isis.

Beautiful looking cham you have there. Welcome and keep us posted

Ps, whats his name?

 

[AllFallDown]

He's so cute!

I can't see him in the second picture, I assume that's because he's a great chameleon and can hide from me...mine do it all the time.

He must be, he's right in the middle on top of the ficus but below the vine. There's a bit of a glare. The second picture was a zoom out, I basically just wanted to show his setup. When he gets a little bit bigger I plan to get a larger habitat for him.

 

[AllFallDown]

Welcome to the Forums!!

My first two chams were Veils. Sweeney and Isis.

Beautiful looking cham you have there. Welcome and keep us posted

Ps, whats his name?

I have not picked a name yet, wanted to get to know him a little better first. I was kind of thinking "Plato" or "Copernicus" or something like that.

 

[Goldenarcher1328]

I have not picked a name yet, wanted to get to know him a little better first. I was kind of thinking "Plato" or "Copernicus" or something like that.

Thank you!!!!!! I totally agree that you cannot just pick a name right away! You need to learn who your little companion is before giving them a name! Haha i've caught so much flax for that in the past.

 

[AllFallDown]

Alright, snuck a few more pics:

Here he is hanging out on a branch. I like this picture because it shows his tail.

Sleeping... He's been asleep for a little bit.

 

[AllFallDown]

Thank you!!!!!! I totally agree that you cannot just pick a name right away! You need to learn who your little companion is before giving them a name! Haha i've caught so much flax for that in the past.

Really? Why? That does not seem unreasonable.

 

[AllFallDown]

Oh, I want to throw out there by the way. This chameleon is a victory in a 4 year long battle with my other half. I have been trying to convince her to let me get a chameleon for years- she finally gave in!!

Now, here I am

 

[arnau666]

so cute ! i wish you both the best! soon my lil veiled will arrive :X so excited!

 

[Captive Creations]

Welcome to the forum! my first cham was a veiled too and your right they are the most forgiving. out of my 4 veileds only 1 is aggressive. so i think its a hit or miss thing. congrats on your new chameleon and be prepared to become hopelessly addictive. lol

 

[KatCham]

Very cute!

Welcome x

 

[Goldenarcher1328]

Oh, I want to throw out there by the way. This chameleon is a victory in a 4 year long battle with my other half. I have been trying to convince her to let me get a chameleon for years- she finally gave in!!

Now, here I am

Wow! Congrats!!

Oh and to the other post, I usually want to wait a few months to pick a name.