caoilinnf13
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Does anyone have any tips and tricks for owning a panther chameleon or a veiled chameleon? I might be getting one of those breeds after quarantine is over.
Tips And Tricks
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Follow the husbandry that is given by people on this forum...supplements, proper lighting, temperatures, methods of watering, feeding/gutloading, etc.
Most people say get a male because you don't have to worry about egglaying/reproductive issues.
Panthers usually have a bit better disposition than veileds.
Hopefully others will chime in.
Most people say get a male because you don't have to worry about egglaying/reproductive issues.
Panthers usually have a bit better disposition than veileds.
Hopefully others will chime in.
caoilinnf13
Member
Ok! Thank you!
saradoggy10
Established Member
For veiled remember that they are omnivorous! They will nibble on any plants you put them with nice and tasty plants.
I once heard that when it comes to temperament veiled are extreme and panthers are more well balanced. Veiled will be either VERY hostile, VERY friendly, or VERY shy. (That's what I heard, anyway!)
I once heard that when it comes to temperament veiled are extreme and panthers are more well balanced. Veiled will be either VERY hostile, VERY friendly, or VERY shy. (That's what I heard, anyway!)
saradoggy10
Established Member
If your chameleon ever seems frustrated DON'T bother it. dark colors = NO MEANS NO
Also I heard crickets are stinky so don't breed those for your chameleons. Maybe just buy them.
Also I heard crickets are stinky so don't breed those for your chameleons. Maybe just buy them.
MissSkittles
Chameleon Enthusiast
Whichever you get, make sure to research all you can about it. Besides the forum, a great place to learn is chameleonacademy.com
caoilinnf13
Member
I have made 2 7 page essays on chameleons!
Klyde O'Scope
Chameleon Enthusiast
Hmm... These are exactly the opposite of what I've heard in videos on YT. I've always heard & read that veiled are more friendly, and panthers more shy & standoffish, or aggressive.
I hope others DO chime in on this question, either to clear up any misconceptions or validate that the little buggers are all individuals.
caoilinnf13
Member
I heard that Panthers were more friendly than Veiled. And that female panthers are the same as veiled. ?Hmm... These are exactly the opposite of what I've heard in videos on YT. I've always heard & read that veiled are more friendly, and panthers more shy & standoffish, or aggressive.
I hope others DO chime in on this question, either to clear up any misconceptions or validate that the little buggers are all individuals.
AnamCara
Chameleon Enthusiast
Hmm... These are exactly the opposite of what I've heard in videos on YT. I've always heard & read that veiled are more friendly, and panthers more shy & standoffish, or aggressive.
I hope others DO chime in on this question, either to clear up any misconceptions or validate that the little buggers are all individuals.
Nah. There are some AGGRESSIVE veilds on the forums. All are individual for sure but I think there is a conception that veilds can have more attitude.
When deciding between a veiled or panther cham the question I always ask people is “Which do you think looks cooler?” - Their care is similar, both are easy enough to get your hands on with plenty of info about both species, and it’s a total gamble on what kind of temperament your cham will have. I have a male panther that will try to bite anyone who isn’t me. But I have a friend who has a male panther who is puppy dog tame. Like I said in the other thread, go into owning a cham as if they will want nothing to do with you because there is a good chance they won’t. If cost is a deciding factor (veileds are significantly cheaper) then maybe a chameleon isn’t the right pet for you. Which is why I think it really just comes down to which cham you find yourself looking at more pictures of and thinking “wow”. Just my two cents.
If you’re looking for tips and tricks, check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NeptunetheChameleon?sub_confirmation=1
I have close to 40 videos about chameleons.
I have close to 40 videos about chameleons.
