What chameleon?

[Beman]

So basic husbandry would still be the same. You would take all that info and implement it for a Senegal. But you are going to have a much harder time getting a Senegal if you are in the states. They are not actively bred here. Anything you can get would more than likely be imported and then you would deal with parasites and health issues.

 

[chemeleonboi1]

Ahhh, thanks that is very helpful in choosing.

 

[BleuSaphir]

I think you need to do more research. Otherwise opt for Veiled or Panther. Those are the most readily available and easier terms of husbandry despite their demand care needs.

 

[chemeleonboi1]

Yes I agree, thanks for the advice!

 

[chemeleonboi1]

I think I will opt for Velied.

 

[LizardLurkin]

Veileds are really charming with their bright greens, impressive casques, and vibrant personalities.
There are luckily a ton of resources for their care too. I recommend watching Neptune's guide on Veileds, as well as reading the chameleon academy's article too. Of course, these two offer some of the most concise general chameleon care in video form out there, so I'd urge you to go through their catalogue, learn everything you can about their enclosures, their heat and humidity requirements, start stocking up on cool non-sap branches you find on the ground, and also learn about all the sorts of things to be aware of (the health issues that can affect them). Go in knowing you'll need to find a good exotic vet somewhere around you because of their more unique needs.
I really urge you to take lots of notes, not only in how to take care of the chameleon, but also their food, too. I wrote so much in the near half a year I've been researching them.
I have had my veiled just since sunday, and there is a lot I stressed about because part of the learning is knowing so, so many things to be concerned about, but when you see them move around and hide, it really is something special

 

[chemeleonboi1]

Thank you for the advice!

 

[MissSkittles]

I have had my veiled just since sunday

To hijack this thread for a second… You got your chameleon and haven’t posted any pics yet?! It’s been a whopping 5 days and I don’t think you’ve even said anything until this! You are out of compliance with the forum rule that I just made up and need to take corrective actions within the next 72 hours. Please start a post dedicated solely to your new chameleon, including gender, name and lots of pics. Thank you for your compliance in advance.

 

[chemeleonboi1]

What!?

 

[chemeleonboi1]

You haven’t posted yet?!

 

[LizardLurkin]

Haha, omg! I really want to, but he's got an eye problem I'm working on before I start getting shareable pics (I took him to the vet about it and got a fecal already like a good boy!)

 

[chemeleonboi1]

Good!

 

[chemeleonboi1]

I hope he gets better

 

[chemeleonboi1]

Is LLLreptile a good place.

 

[chemeleonboi1]

?

 

[MissSkittles]

Is LLLreptile a good place.

There are worse, but there are definitely better. Finding a healthy veiled is a challenge as the only responsible people who breed them do it out of their love for them and not ‘professionally’. Except for Fram’s Chams…every now and then they breed a clutch and they are fantastic breeders of healthy animals and well worth whatever the wait is. Most of the veileds that you find will have been wild caught or farm raised, meaning they were collected from somewhere in the wilds of Florida. I live in Florida and have a male veiled who was ‘found’ and given to me. He was quite sick with parasites when he came to me and I didn’t expect he’d survive. He did, but he has been and is the saddest chameleon…lost most of his claws trying to escape his enclosure to be free and now is just surrendered to captivity…no spark to him at all. The chameleons you’ll find at the chain pet stores come from breeding mills and it’s a 50/50 chance of getting a healthy one.

 

[chemeleonboi1]

I am not planning to get a Cham form them, just wondering. Thanks!