Hello everybody, I've been browsing the forums for a couple months now and finally signed up as I cannot find an answer to my question. Anyways, I'm in the process of gathering all the equipment I need for a Veiled, so far I have an 18x18x36 screen cage, next I will get lighting and after that I will get a mister. So once I have everything, I would like to pick up a baby veiled, but is there an age I should avoid? Many years ago, in the early 90's I was sold a few day old baby jackson chameleon by a local keeper who had a surprise clutch. Our only local pet store was going to take a week to get small enough crickets in, so the baby jackson did not make it. I know crickets will not be a problem now days with over night shipping and 2 pet stores in my town now, but what age is old enough to take a baby home?
How young to buy baby Veiled?
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For the best possible health and transition to a new home, you should buy a baby veiled that is 3 months old or older. If this is your first chameleon, I would recommend you get a male since they are much easier to care for.
I would also recommend you avoid pet stores when buying a chameleon. Especially chain petstores, but there are few pet stores in general that know how to keep chameleons. Even if the chameleon in the pet store looks healthy, it is highly likely that it will come with issues. My first chameleon was from a pet store, and it took over $250 in vet bills to treat the multiple issues he had from the store, even though he looked fine initially. He is still recovering to this day.
In most cases, you can buy from a reputable breeder online and still pay less even after shipping.
I don't know how many they have left or the current prices, but Dez and jannb on these forums are selling superb baby veiled chameleons with a full family history that you may want to look into:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/baby-veileds-pre-sale-until-6-15-14-a-128825/
If that is not an option, you may want to look at LLLReptile, just be sure you confirm the gender with them since their form does not let you select:
http://www.lllreptile.com/store/catalog/animals/chameleons/-/baby-veiled-chameleons/
I would also recommend you avoid pet stores when buying a chameleon. Especially chain petstores, but there are few pet stores in general that know how to keep chameleons. Even if the chameleon in the pet store looks healthy, it is highly likely that it will come with issues. My first chameleon was from a pet store, and it took over $250 in vet bills to treat the multiple issues he had from the store, even though he looked fine initially. He is still recovering to this day.
In most cases, you can buy from a reputable breeder online and still pay less even after shipping.
I don't know how many they have left or the current prices, but Dez and jannb on these forums are selling superb baby veiled chameleons with a full family history that you may want to look into:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/baby-veileds-pre-sale-until-6-15-14-a-128825/
If that is not an option, you may want to look at LLLReptile, just be sure you confirm the gender with them since their form does not let you select:
http://www.lllreptile.com/store/catalog/animals/chameleons/-/baby-veiled-chameleons/
zsazsa85
Established Member
Agree! At least 3 months old!
Thanks for your help! I live an hour away from Vegas, so I'm going to try and get my baby veiled from Tiki Tiki Reptiles. Just like my other big hobby, Reef Aquariums, I avoid buying livestock from the big box stores or pet stores that do not specialize in what I want.
Chameleonlove5
New Member
Hey all a new chameleon owner myself ! Love it lost my 1st one a male 3months old. Recently got a female about 8months old very social. I am worried about her laying eggs but she is pretty ?? Males I know are easier but she called to me is that weird? Like I said still new at this please help?
Chameleonlove5, Please create a new thread and fill out the ask for help form. If possible also include pictures of your chameleon and enclosure. Female chameleons need a laying bin, which is demonstrated in this video:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/laying-bin-set-up-educational-video-77225/
https://www.chameleonforums.com/laying-bin-set-up-educational-video-77225/
ChiefRedman
Member
You cant go wrong with a Jannb and Dez great grand baby! Mine is so sweet , hand fed from me since day one and very social and curious little guy!
