Call me Sal
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Hello, new to the Forum and I would like to introduce Albert. He's my "sons" Chameleon, about a year old and guess who takes care of it? Lol..yep. Glad to be here.
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Hes beautiful!!
My daughter wanted a betta fish, and so I set up a tank and guess who ends up taking care of it ?? Yep same story here!
My daughter wanted a betta fish, and so I set up a tank and guess who ends up taking care of it ?? Yep same story here!
Call me Sal
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Thank you! That's how it goes... My other son has a Bearded Dragon. Lol. My hands are full.Hes beautiful!!
My daughter wanted a betta fish, and so I set up a tank and guess who ends up taking care of it ?? Yep same story here!
Klyde O'Scope
Chameleon Enthusiast
He's striking (the chameleon). How old is he (your son)?
I got my first pets (pair of goldfish) when I was 4 or 5. Took care of them myself.
Later moved on to baby turtles, guppies, some other fish I don't recall the name of, and eventually a green anole at age 10. Long story after that.
Any other "pets"?
I got my first pets (pair of goldfish) when I was 4 or 5. Took care of them myself.
Later moved on to baby turtles, guppies, some other fish I don't recall the name of, and eventually a green anole at age 10. Long story after that.
Any other "pets"?
Call me Sal
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Thank you!!
My sons are 8 and 5, we also have a dog... it's like a zoo at my house. If they would have it their way the would have one of everything..but there is only so much I can do.. Actually my kids help out with the feeding part because that's fun.. it's peaked their interests in with nature and they are always watching reptile shows on YouTube. It's good for them.
Well welcome to the forums!! It's so great you have your kids involved and teaching them! My daughter loves being involved with feeding too. Haha. It's the most exciting part!
Call me Sal
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Thank you!Well welcome to the forums!! It's so great you have your kids involved and teaching them! My daughter loves being involved with feeding too. Haha. It's the most exciting part!
Rhonda0711
New Member
Just gorgeous! I'm 48 and suddenly into reptiles, the family thinks I'm having a midlife crisis, lol! The truth is I didn't know they offered so much love and enjoyment, or were so intelligent. I got a $20 Leopard Gecko from Petsmart ( I know, please don't hate) but he was the best $20 I have ever spent and he has opened my eyes to a whole new world. He eats from my hands, comes out when I call his name, and begs to get in my arms. What, a reptile does all this? And he knows what that long black cricket tube is too! Now I'm awaiting my baby veiled any day! I will say I divide reptiles and serpents, I'm not a hater but I divide the two. Everyone to their own.
Be glad your son got a gorgeous pet, we are the lucky few!
Be glad your son got a gorgeous pet, we are the lucky few!
AmandaS
Retired Moderator
Dont be fooled into thinking your veiled will give love! Lol. Once they mature it is not likely theyll be very friendly. But they're so worth the time and love you provide!
Call me Sal
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Thank you! I never liked anything that can get around without legs. Lol...Enjoy your new Chameleon!
Call me Sal
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I think I have the grumpiest Chameleon of the entire forest. He doesn't want to have anything to do with us, just feed me and leave me alone. I stopped trying to get him to come on my hand, I had him once. The second attempt he hissed at me and that was it. LolDont be fooled into thinking your veiled will give love! Lol. Once they mature it is not likely theyll be very friendly. But they're so worth the time and love you provide!
AmandaS
Retired Moderator
I lucked out. My female is super sweet. I can handle her with no issues.
My male is a grumpy little dude. He reminds me of an old man always yelling at me...
Call me Sal
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Yep, that's Albert!I lucked out. My female is super sweet. I can handle her with no issues.
My male is a grumpy little dude. He reminds me of an old man always yelling at me...
MissSkittles
Chameleon Enthusiast
Welcome! Albert is quite a handsome cham! Very glad to have you both here.
Klyde O'Scope
Chameleon Enthusiast
Dont be fooled into thinking your veiled will give love! Lol. Once they mature it is not likely theyll be very friendly. But they're so worth the time and love you provide!
Sorry... that gif looks (to me) like he's about to hock a loogie at you. 
Kamikaze Chameleon
Avid Member
Welcome to the forums and have NO FEAR everyone here is super helpful, you will have no issues as long as your receptive to advice 
Gorgeous cham btw!
Gorgeous cham btw!
Klyde O'Scope
Chameleon Enthusiast
With some notable exceptions, that's basically the nature of the beast. They're more of a "look—don't touch" animal, and I've read many times the best way to make them comfortable is to ignore them and pretend you don't see them.
For "cuddly" (and I use that term loosely), I'd recommend a bearded dragon, B&W Tegu, or monitor.
There are exceptions to any of those being friendly as well. They're all individuals, and can take varying amounts of time & patience to "tame"—if they can be.
Klyde O'Scope
Chameleon Enthusiast
Your bioactive enclosure has a lawn?I lucked out. My female is super sweet. I can handle her with no issues.
My male is a grumpy little dude. He reminds me of an old man always yelling at me...
Now that's cool.
Teenage Herpetologist
Avid Member
WOW. That is the prettiest veiled I have ever seen. He/she is so pretty.
Call me Sal
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Thank you! Happy to be here as well! This place is full of great information and members!Welcome! Albert is quite a handsome cham! Very glad to have you both here.
