Roommate for Cham?

[CasqueAbove]

Just like some chams notice dubias when they aren't moving,

valid point mine have been on dubias since babies. And they still gotta move.

if it isn’t moving they can’t see so well. That is why they do the reaching out thing.

 

[Kristen Wilkins]

Like I said, a nocturnal species? Would my cham notice it since the lizard is only active at night, when rhe cham sleeps?

We do not house our gecko and chameleon’s together . However I moved Jake ( gecko) out of my sons room next to clelia ( chameleon) female . It took her about 5 sec to start hunting the boy !!. Jake is never ever up in the day . He sleeps in a hide all you can see is a little teeny foot from the hide . I put up a Barrier she still knew he was there and would hang off her screen waiting for him . I had to move his condo . It’s not a good idea .

 

[salty dog]

I put a nocturnal tree frog in my viv 5.5 feet wide 2 feet deep and 38 tall and my cham found it and ate it...uugghh

 

[Dbash44]

I want another pet, but I don't want another enclosure. Is there anything that can live with the cham but without stressing it out or having the cham eat it? Would a green anole die to the cham?

Hey buddy,

I would take everyone's suggestions, ESPECIALLY @DeremensisBlue 's.

I know how much you may want to get another little roomie, but you're just setting up yourself to get heartbroken when one of them doesn't do well. Even if there is a possibility that it may not happen, why risk it? You want to force two critters in an enclosure and possibly make one uncomfortable. That seems a bit cruel imo. I wouldn't want someone to force a stranger to share the same bedroom as me.

As another member said, you just got your cham a month ago. Just the other week we were helping you get your husbandry correct. If I were you, I'd get a lock on my cham husbandry and make sure he's happy and healthy before throwing another ingredient into the recipe. It may seem like a good idea now, but don't overwhelm yourself. And again, don't set yourself up for heartbreak.

 

[Dbash44]

@PabloTheCham If you want your cham to be happier then invest in more plants, insect varieties, bulbs, fixtures, a larger enclosure, et cetera. Look up some DIY videos and see if there's some way you can trick out his enclosure. I say this because I was very trigger happy with buying reptiles years and years ago. Not the best time in my life. I learned the hard way.

 

[Goose502]

I placed multiple gecko species (cheap), and anoles in my cham’s enclosure multiple times. Some “cohabitated” for a month or so, but they all eventually disappeared. Eaten for sure. Thankfully, that was my intention. I could see it working in certain circumstances, but they all include VERY large enclosures.

 

[cyberlocc]

I placed multiple gecko species (cheap), and anoles in my cham’s enclosure multiple times. Some “cohabitated” for a month or so, but they all eventually disappeared. Eaten for sure. Thankfully, that was my intention. I could see it working in certain circumstances, but they all include VERY large enclosures.

Yep, defiantly would not do that with a 400 dollar Leaf tail.

 

[Redman]

For some people, the only way to learn a lesson is the hard way. That would qualify, in my book.

 

[Ares05]

If you really want another animal, why not just do it right?

There is tons of easy species of reptiles. For example, leopard geckos are easy to care for, decently inexpensive (in comparison to chams), and friendly. Why not just take the time to setup another proper cage, for a specific animal, instead of just shoving it in your chameleon's cage?

 

[The Wild One]

Or, If you have enough money, try going bioactive and up your game! There are a lot of people on here that seem to be stepping into the bioactive world so there's a ton of great info floating around. And I guess the Cuc's count as more pets?

 

[PabloTheCham]

Or, If you have enough money, try going bioactive and up your game! There are a lot of people on here that seem to be stepping into the bioactive world so there's a ton of great info floating around. And I guess the Cuc's count as more pets?

Unfortunately, I don't have enough money, which is the whole point of cohabitating the cham.

 

[kinyonga]

If you don't have enough money for a cage how do you have enough for another reptile and how are you going to pay for vet visits if they are needed?

 

[PabloTheCham]

If you really want another animal, why not just do it right?

There is tons of easy species of reptiles. For example, leopard geckos are easy to care for, decently inexpensive (in comparison to chams), and friendly. Why not just take the time to setup another proper cage, for a specific animal, instead of just shoving it in your chameleon's cage?

I actually am in the process of researching leopard geckos, and was making a budget for him. i was looking for some terrariums, but I could not find any for less than 150-200 , with some of these exo terras on the upper side of $200. I was wondering if you could recommend a specific one, that is not in that price range? some of these exo terras are on the upper side of $200! I am looking for one that is less than $100.

 

[Lennoncham]

If you can’t afford the enclosure I’m going to say you can’t afford the animal. I’m also going to guess you have a lot more spending to do on your chameleon. Take everyone’s advice and step back and take care of your Cham for now. It’s very easy to get in way over your head financially with reptiles (I know from experience)

 

[cyberlocc]

OP I would make a savings for JIC vet visits first.

I have a feeling that keeps increasing with the posting, that you are young. You have a lot of live to live, and many reptiles to experience, slow down and take your time. Enjoy what you have for now, and in time, you can increase your collection.

And Gosh Darn you bill! Talking about those Geckos, I want them NOW! This is going to be great.

Me: "Hunney I am going to spend 3000 dollars okay"
Wife: "On What...."
Me: "Giant and Satanic Leaf Tail Geckos"
Wife: "......" We can only imagine, how this is going to go!

Why do the cool reptiles have to cost so much , or rather, why cannot wives understand that the cool reptiles cost alot...

My daughter is still set on a Beardie, I know its going to end up being my problem, so I tried to talk her into some kind of Cham, Nope. Now tried the geckos, still nope. She is pretty dead set, its Beardie or 14ft python, she said she would accept a gator, but they are illegal to keep here.

 

[PabloTheCham]

If you can’t afford the enclosure I’m going to say you can’t afford the animal. I’m also going to guess you have a lot more spending to do on your chameleon. Take everyone’s advice and step back and take care of your Cham for now. It’s very easy to get in way over your head financially with reptiles (I know from experience)

Well I don't believe I have a lot of spending left to do for my cham, but correct me if I'm wrong. I spent a lot of money, and hours on my cham, after months of research. What I was asking was if it is normal to spend more than $150 on the tank for leopard gecko? I just imagined them to be around $70.

 

[Lennoncham]

OP I would make a savings for JIC vet visits first.

I have a feeling that keeps increasing with the posting, that you are young. You have a lot of live to live, and many reptiles to experience, slow down and take your time. Enjoy what you have for now, and in time, you can increase your collection.

And Gosh Darn you bill! Talking about those Geckos, I want them NOW! This is going to be great.

Me: "Hunney I am going to spend 3000 dollars okay"
Wife: "On What...."
Me: "Giant and Satanic Leaf Tail Geckos"
Wife: "......" We can only imagine, how this is going to go!

Why do the cool reptiles have to cost so much , or rather, why cannot wives understand that the cool reptiles cost alot...

My daughter is still set on a Beardie, I know its going to end up being my problem, so I tried to talk her into some kind of Cham, Nope. Now tried the geckos, still nope. She is pretty dead set, its Beardie or 14ft python, she said she would accept a gator, but they are illegal to keep here.

“It’s easier to ask for forgiveness then it is to get permission” - Grace hopper

 

[Lennoncham]

Well I don't believe I have a lot of spending left to do for my cham, but correct me if I'm wrong. I spent a lot of money, and hours on my cham, after months of research. What I was asking was if it is normal to spend more than $150 on the tank for leopard gecko? I just imagined them to be around $70.

I’ll put it this way. I have green anoles and green tree frogs. They are about $10-$20 each. Their setups cost me almost $500 each tank. Not to mention the ongoing costs of care. A leopard gecko could be done for less but still a lot.

 

[PabloTheCham]

OP I would make a savings for JIC vet visits first.

I have a feeling that keeps increasing with the posting, that you are young. You have a lot of live to live, and many reptiles to experience, slow down and take your time. Enjoy what you have for now, and in time, you can increase your collection.

And Gosh Darn you bill! Talking about those Geckos, I want them NOW! This is going to be great.

Me: "Hunney I am going to spend 3000 dollars okay"
Wife: "On What...."
Me: "Giant and Satanic Leaf Tail Geckos"
Wife: "......" We can only imagine, how this is going to go!

Why do the cool reptiles have to cost so much , or rather, why cannot wives understand that the cool reptiles cost alot...

My daughter is still set on a Beardie, I know its going to end up being my problem, so I tried to talk her into some kind of Cham, Nope. Now tried the geckos, still nope. She is pretty dead set, its Beardie or 14ft python, she said she would accept a gator, but they are illegal to keep here.

What makes you think I'm young? Because I am pretty rushed? yeah you are right, I am young. I am a sophomore right now. And it is pretty sad that people think that beardies are beginner reptiles. They need a surprising amount of care: daily salads, etc.. What about a ball python for your daughter, males only grow to about 4 feet, and they need low maintenance.

 

[PabloTheCham]

I’ll put it this way. I have green anoles and green tree frogs. They are about $10-$20 each. Their setups cost me almost $500 each tank. Not to mention the ongoing costs of care.

Oh. Thanks for crushing my dreams. XD