10 best beginner tips

[Sammysoffe]

ive been doing veiled chameleon research for a few weeks now. I want to get a male juvenile Veiled chameleon once I know exactly How to take care of him. please give me some tips!

 

[Beman]

Tips:
1. Don't expect keeping a chameleon to be easy.
2. This is not a inexpensive hobby.
3. Research... and then research some more.
4. Buy from a reputable breeder
5. Don't get into the hobby if your want something you can handle all the time.

For correct husbandry info here are some great resources.

https://chameleonacademy.com/

https://www.chameleonbreeder.com/

https://www.youtube.com/c/NeptunetheChameleon?sub_confirmation=1

 

[Sammysoffe]

Thanks for the tips! I do know that this creature is more of an observational pet and not one that should be handled often.

 

[Beman]

Thanks for the tips! I do know that this creature is more of an observational pet and not one that should be handled often.

Then you are ahead of about 50% of the people that come here. ?

Check out the resources I gave you. If you want a real crash course into what all goes into this hobby those will really help.

 

[nightanole]

Buy the "stuff" before you by the chameleon

I know it sounds odd to recommend that, but it seems some people like to get the cham first, and the "stuff" is in the mail or coming in a few days/weeks.

 

[nightanole]

Thanks for the tips! I do know that this creature is more of an observational pet and not one that should be handled often.

Yez we call them "look at" lizards around here. When the kids come over its "heres a beardy to hold while you look at the chameleon". Then they try to pet the beardy, which also doesnt work out...

 

[RyanBRZ]

Do a lot of research and set up your enclosure ahead of time before bringing your cham home. Once done, post pics of your setup and information about it here for feedback before you bring your cham home. Also explain how you will feed/supplement your cham to make sure you are not missing anything.

 

[Sammysoffe]

Then you are ahead of about 50% of the people that come here. ?

Check out the resources I gave you. If you want a real crash course into what all goes into this hobby those will really help.

Thank you so much seriously!!

 

[Sammysoffe]

Buy the "stuff" before you by the chameleon

I know it sounds odd to recommend that, but it seems some people like to get the cham first, and the "stuff" is in the mail or coming in a few days/weeks.

Yes! I have seen that on the many sites I’ve visited! Thank you for the tip!

 

[Sammysoffe]

Do a lot of research and set up your enclosure ahead of time before bringing your cham home. Once done, post pics of your setup and information about it here for feedback before you bring your cham home. Also explain how you will feed/supplement your cham to make sure you are not missing anything.

Thank you! I will do that!

 

[CasqueAbove]

Start collecting live plants. Watch wall mart when the clear out old one you can get them cheep. Potted plants arount here run $20 for 6in so I buy any deal I see and nurse them back.
Lot of plants

 

[Sammysoffe]

Start collecting live plants. Watch wall mart when the clear out old one you can get them cheep. Potted plants arount here run $20 for 6in so I buy any deal I see and nurse them back.
Lot of plants

Thank you! I’ve started doing that!

 

[nightanole]

Start collecting live plants. Watch wall mart when the clear out old one you can get them cheep. Potted plants arount here run $20 for 6in so I buy any deal I see and nurse them back.
Lot of plants

You no nothing of my funeral/wedding basket game

 

[Gingero]

A MistKing is worth every penny