thinking about getting a chameleon.

[rocket89]

me and my brother was thinking about owning a chameleon, but we are still undecided. first we both have experience with a lot of animals. we us to own a waterdragon in the past, and now we own 2 beard dragon, 3 tortoise and a pacman frog.

my brother does not want to get it because he believe that it will die if it get to cold or to hot in my room, i believe that is not true in fact my room drop to 78 degree the lowest.

i want to know what is the lowest temputure that my room can drop to and is taking care of a chameleon is different than any animal we own?

 

[Elizadolots]

Taking care of a chameleon is different than just about any animal you've cared for...

That said, you will need to control the temperature in the cage...it won't be the same as the temperature in your room.

 

[laurie]

me and my brother was thinking about owning a chameleon, but we are still undecided. first we both have experience with a lot of animals. we us to own a waterdragon in the past, and now we own 2 beard dragon, 3 tortoise and a pacman frog.

my brother does not want to get it because he believe that it will die if it get to cold or to hot in my room, i believe that is not true in fact my room drop to 78 degree the lowest.

i want to know what is the lowest temputure that my room can drop to and is taking care of a chameleon is different than any animal we own?

Care of a chameleon is very different from any other reptiles. A room that only gets down to 78 will kill a chameleon. Chameleon's take daily care, live food, very special lights, and cages. They are a very expensive to keep and chameleons do die very easy. Your brother is correct that to hot or to cold will quickly kill them. I would not try it at this time if I were you.

 

[pssh]

Perhaps if you had a cooler room (low 70s at least for a veiled or panther.) their care is much more demanding than a bearded dragon and they are less forgiving with mistakes. My advice is to read, read, read. Then read a little more, then see if you can supply the animal you want with the correct environment. If you can't, then perhaps reptiles that prefer warmer temps would be better for you.

 

[rocket89]

what is the temperature that it need to be keep in?

 

[DGoff]

panther chameleon care sheet

http://www.screameleons.com/How_to_care_for_chameleons.htm

 

[billbuckner]

you do not sound ready to own a chameleon. they are very expensive to maintain let alone buy. we would all be heartbroken to see anything bad happen to these wonderful animals

 

[jpm995]

The fact that you've kept other reptiles is a big plus. Chams need a little more care than most lizards but it's mostly in their setup, not so much maintance. Where do you live that room temp doesnt go below 78 degrees? Thats pretty hot. You would need a screen cage and maybe a fan to keep temps down. I think vieled's can take warmer temps than most chams. My guy survived temps in the high 30's during a power outage and picks a sunny spot when room temps over 80, so their pretty adaptable.

 

[rocket89]

i live in los angeles california. the summer is comming so it get kinda hot in day but cool at night, i have a fan in my room as well.

 

[xanthoman]

before you get a chameleon!

before you (or anyone) gets a chameleon, you might want to consider reading this excellent blog entry by cf member Sandrachameleon. https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/216-maybe-you-shouldnt-have-chameleon.html . i am sure that there are those that view it as a joke, or piece of sarcasm, but she is a knowledgeable, successful & experienced keeper, and i am sure it was written with all earnest & sincerity. one browse through the help forum will tell you why. dont get me wrong, its good to think first and make a informed decision, and i wouldnt let her blog disuade you if its really something you are adament about doing, but be advised, that keeping a chameleon is not like keeping any other animal (including reptiles) that you have ever owned, and if you are serious and dedicated, willing to do the work, and the research, then you will probably do fine, but if you have reservations, expect that every problem you have imagined is likely to be an issue at some point. like i said, a look through the help forums might help you better make up your mind. keep in mind that the posters in the help forums are not all newbies, many experienced and knowledgeable keepers have problems as well. i think it is the ultra rare and dedicated keeper, who keeps chameleons long term, without ever having any problems, and even for the seriously dedicated, and previously studied, there is defintely a learning curve. be sure you are aware of what you are getting into. many newcomers dont realize that until they are already in over their heads. those keepers pay the price with dissapointment & money wasted , their chameleons pay the price with their lives. please be realistic and honest with yourself about your decision. jmo