A breed for beginners?
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laurie
Retired Moderator
Hello, and welcome. Most people will say a veild or a panther. They are the more tolerant of.beginner mistakes. And the difference in care from an iguana is tons different. Just spend a bit of time here and you will see a lot of chameleon care explained. If you just need a fast primer, let me know & I will get a link to one of the blogs here on the forum, that provides detailed info.
carol5208
Chameleon Enthusiast
There is quite a big difference in the care of an Iguana and a chameleon as I have owned both although it has been many years since I have owned an iguana. The main difference is diet. As you know, Iguanas are fruit and vegetable eaters where as chameleons are mainly insectivores(although some will eat veggies and fruits, more so the veilds than the panthers) and keeping a varied diet can be costly if you don't breed your own insects. The insects also need to be fed(another cost) and their containers need to be kept clean and sanitary. They do not drink from standing water, so you have to provide either a drip system or some type of hand or misting system also. Just do your research and you will find out some of their care is similar like the lighting UVB/UVA but the diet being the biggest difference.
thephotoprincess
Avid Member
I agree. Take into consideration how much time you have, how much space you have along with what about chameleons you like - color, size, horns etc and pick what suits you.
okiroo
Avid Member
i wrote this for new users to give you basic information on chamelon care quickily. here- https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/okiroo/532-chameleon-basic-info.html
hope that helps
hope that helps
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ChameleonsInMyHouse
Guest
research permits everything to be easier, so i would follow what the others say, and spend sometime researching. breeding may not even be a route you should go on right now as a beginner. but i would find out what chameleon interests you first, the diffferences in care compared to other species, are you willing to incubate and hatch out one clutch and than maybe 1-3 months later possibly have ANOTHER fertile clutch (as chams can retain sperm), will finances permit you to do so?
i'm not at all trying to stray you away, but just want to see people making good decisions
Veileds, Panthers are common easy breeders (as stated)
Bearded Pygmies are also fun to and easy to breed, and great for any beginner.
Bearded Pygmies can be kept in colonies (if they have a big tank) they will mate, lay eggs and continue a cycle like no bodies business.
i'm not at all trying to stray you away, but just want to see people making good decisions
Veileds, Panthers are common easy breeders (as stated)
Bearded Pygmies are also fun to and easy to breed, and great for any beginner.
Bearded Pygmies can be kept in colonies (if they have a big tank) they will mate, lay eggs and continue a cycle like no bodies business.
jannb
Chameleon Enthusiast
Welcome to the forums. This is a great place to learn about chameleons. I keep veileds and panthers and there care's just about the same. They are both a wonderfl species to work with. I have a blog for new keepers I'm attaching for you below. It will tell you what you need to get started, links with pictures of what you need and where you can buy each item. Most things that you need for a chameleon can not be found in your local pet store. Jann
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blo...-keepers-young-veiled-panther-chameleons.html
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blo...-keepers-young-veiled-panther-chameleons.html
Pilotman800
New Member
Yes, that is normal. Chameleons change colors when they sleep. We refer to it as their sleeping colors.
