panther or veiled

[hoofy888]

just ordered a cage and set up. new to chameleons. cage is 2x2x4. veiled or panther cant decide. any info is helpful. thanks

 

[reptilover]

I like veileds.. with there tall casque and cute little attitudes and awsome colors/patterns.
Panthers are also neat and known to be a little more tolerant of handling.. my guys a jerk lol but ya love em anyways lots of veileds are nice..
Captive bred male?

 

[reptilover]

Welcome to the forum panthers and veileds are SIMILAR in husbandry so let's see how ur setting up so far if ud like to fill this out

Chameleon Info:

Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.

Cage Info:

Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen,Combo?) What arethedimensions?Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?Humidity - What are your humidity levels? Howareyou creating and maintaining theselevels? What do you useto measure humidity?Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high trafficareas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?Location - Where are you geographicallylocated?

 

[Kmw]

My panther can be really sweet - he seems to really like me sometimes, some days he just doesn't want to be bothered. My veiled.. hates me. I had hopes this would change but it's looking dark.

I think as long as you know what you need to spend (time,money,energy) and how much of it your going to be spending on one, it's a matter of what do you like better.

 

[sandrachameleon]

just ordered a cage and set up. new to chameleons. cage is 2x2x4. veiled or panther cant decide. any info is helpful. thanks

that cage size is adequate for either type. Go with what you like the look of best. Veileds have a slightly bigger temp range tolerance and usually less expensive, but otherwise they are both types much the same in husbandry

 

[Swayne8998]

Go with an adult (6-12 months) male veiled. They tend to be the hardiest chameleon and I think have the coolest appearance My guy is super nice and has never hissed at me and according to his previous owners has never bitten. Panthers can have short tempers some times... but overall they are both very good species. I think that getting an old juvenile/young adult would be good. Most of it depends on preference

 

[PantherEnvy]

When you want to purchase a chameleon, Panthers are almost 2-4 times more expensive than a Veiled, and yet people still buy Panthers just as much as Veilds. There must be some logical reason to this madness...

 

[Sleaper88]

I've got a panther, had him since he was 3 months old, he is my 1st Cham nd I wouldn't change him for nothing. I've only now had him for roughly 2.5 months. And already he comes to my hand willingly and if I have him out long enough it is a struggle to get him back in his cage lol, got him him for £80 off a local breeder.
I am now getting a 3 month veiled off another local breeder for £40, can't wait!!!

 

[DavidBuchan]

When you want to purchase a chameleon, Panthers are almost 2-4 times more expensive than a Veiled, and yet people still buy Panthers just as much as Veilds. There must be some logical reason to this madness...

Logic has nothing to do with it.........as said they are similar in terms of care requirements. The reasons that people have for picking one over the other are almost all about pride and prejudice If you want/need a status symbol then buy yourself a pedigree Faly . Ok, just a joke........get whatever you like the look of best and you have to hope for a good temperament from either species really.
A more important question for a new owner should be male or female although to be honest there are very few extra difficulties keeping the girls healthy and happy.
My advice stays simple - Go with your gut as to what you want most and are willing to pay for.

 

[Swayne8998]

When you want to purchase a chameleon, Panthers are almost 2-4 times more expensive than a Veiled, and yet people still buy Panthers just as much as Veilds. There must be some logical reason to this madness...

They're pretty...