what type should I get?

[mavl666]

After the loss of the veiled this week I would like to try again. I trashed the homemade cage and plants and other supplies and will start from scratch. My question is are veils the easiest? If not what ones are?

Thanks

 

[joshdhensley]

I think "easiest" is a nice way of saying "laziest". I would prefer "more hardy". Yes, vields are pretty hardy as are panthers. Reguardless of which way you go, you should do it 100% or not at all. If you chose another vield, ask some members here how they care for their's and try to mimmick them. Get all set up and then get another cham. I am not in any way calling you lazy or talking bad about you, I am just trying to make a point. I think if you follow my advice, you will find more of a reward and hopefully more success with your next cham.

Good Luck!

 

[toddmkeller]

Veilds are great first chams. Just make sure you start out with a healthy baby from a reputable breeder, it makes all the difference in the world.

Before the baby is even purchased you should have your cage, plants, lighting, and temps all adjusted, making the transition into the new home for the little one easy.

If you have any questions don't be afraid to ask,

Todd

 

[mavl666]

Poor choice of words. Should have said hardiest or easy to care for. I have many other reptiles and amphibians just fairly new to Chams. I had a Senegal for 5 months. I sold it to get the veiled. No offense taken. I also have a 75 gallon reef tank and tell people the same thing when they say oh gee I should set one up. Thanks for the response.

 

[luevelvet]

If you're into reef tanks, you know what Josh is talking about. There is no chameleon version of a freshwater Betta. With that being said, Veiled's and Panther's are considered to be more forgiving than other species. If you plan it right you'll do fine with either. I personally am more fond of the Panthers, between the two.

Luis

 

[Olimpia]

As long as we're on this subject (I still haven't gotten my first cham, so I am also looking for a species that is good for a first-timer) is there any difference in temperment between males and females of a species? Is a male veiled more "testy" than a female, for example?

And what about Jackson's? I've heard that they are also hardy?

 

[cushcameleon]

I think it all boils down to how much reasearch, time and care are you willing to put into it. There is no doubt that some species require more of all the above, but what makes these reptiles hard to care for is the amount of time they require from you. That being said, if you are willing to put in lots of time and research then you can definitely widen your scope when it comes to picking a species. Don't be afraid to go outside of the veiled/panther boundries, there are lots of species of chameleon available in the pet trade. You alone can determine which chameleon species is best suited for you based off extensice research and self-assessment.

 

[rmhawk]

Before the baby is even purchased you should have your cage, plants, lighting, and temps all adjusted, making the transition into the new home for the little one easy

Todd

I've spent the last 2 weeks setting up my cage, still no cham But soon!!!