The most COMMON sickness and easy fixes

[Carlton]

100 percent agree.

Unfortunately it seems like most, not all, are in search of shortcuts when it comes to chameleon husbandry. Bad lighting, stuffy conditions, too wet for too long, etc.

Chameleons kept properly are usually quite hardy.

And, I think that aside from simple newbie ignorance, the other reason people get into trouble is because they want the chameleon to conform to THEIR wishes (decor they prefer, space they are willing to give up, location and activity, treating it like a domesticated animal, protecting furniture or walls, fitting their personal schedules, not wanting to deal with feeders, the day in and day out responsibility, etc).

A cham isn't going to adjust itself to human wishes...it is what it is and you either have to accept that or own something else.

 

[sandrachameleon]

The best at home fix for health problems is preventing them with good husbandry from the very start.

agree! very true

And, I think that aside from simple newbie ignorance, the other reason people get into trouble is because they want the chameleon to conform to THEIR wishes (decor they prefer, space they are willing to give up, location and activity, treating it like a domesticated animal, protecting furniture or walls, fitting their personal schedules, not wanting to deal with feeders, the day in and day out responsibility, etc).

A cham isn't going to adjust itself to human wishes...it is what it is and you either have to accept that or own something else.

also true!
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