Easy first chameleon

[Hermanator]

hey everyone so i recently gave my baby rudis chameleon to a friend who breeds chameleons and knows much more about them than i do. but i still really want a chameleon and i was hoping that i could get a good idea on what type i should get? i really want to stick with something easier and stay away from dwarf types any opinions??

 

[snipeusa14]

Vieled or panther I would say

 

[okiroo]

a veiled is one of the "easyist" but it cost alot to care for and takes alot of care no matter what you get. know what your getting into please. if you still want one get everything ready correctly and chose from a site sponcer or reputable breeder. that way your animal is healthy to start with.

-goodluck!

 

[bigben2057]

A Jackson might be good if you do research. many will recommend a vieled but i think some of them are mean.

 

[okiroo]

A Jackson might be good if you do research. many will recommend a vieled but i think some of them are mean.

well. that isnt exactally true. clair is "mean" but not really. shes getting nicer due to FRing her and hand feeding her. she had never bit me and is actually takeing handleing very well. you could very well get a mean jacksons. its just chance and how you handle/care for the animal.

this is just what i think and in no way may it be perfectly stated.

 

[snipeusa14]

All chameleons are not easy to take care of UNLESS YOU DO YOUR RESEARCH! then you should be ok

 

[ataraxia]

veileds are a great first chameleon.

jacksons have a great disposition but you have to find c/b. arent as forgiving as veileds.

in the end you need to do your homework and find what will work best for you. you have some factors to sort out before owning one.

 

[brooklynelizabeth]

Veiled's, and BTW, they are the best of all chameleons also

 

[Elizadolots]

I think veileds and to some extent panthers are considered "easy" because they are generally very hardy. Chameleons tend to have a fairly narrow range of acceptable care. With veileds and panthers, the range is wider, so they are "easier".

That certainly makes them good "starter" chameleons.

Jacksons tend to have easier to achieve temperature requirements, but they may be a bit less forgiving of errors than veileds. But, you can't deny that Jacksons are among the coolest looking animals on the planet and that's probably worth some extra care.

Whatever kind you get, make sure it's captive born, preferably captive bred. That will go along way toward getting you started in a positive direction.