Chameloeon

[ColonelCossack]

hey comrades I know someone who has a chameleon as a pet and I decided they're quite amazing and I WANT ONE!!!!!! lol seriously i like their cool eyes :blink:

anyway, does anyone know anything about chameleons? what do they eat? how much do they cost? how much do they eat? are they high-maintanance? how much do the big glass box thingys where they live cost? are there any other reptile-like pets that might be a better (cheaper) option than chameleons? any other chameleon owning tips?

[Red Future]

Simply check Pet stores nearby and ask about this.

[ColonelCossack]

Simply check Pet stores nearby and ask about this.

why did I not think of that?

[Sam_b]

What the hell is a 'chameloeon'?

[Ele'ill]

What the hell is a 'chameloeon'?


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[Lyev]

If you're a beginner in keeping reptiles, I would highly dissuade you from jumping right in there and buying a chameleon straight away. With an exotic pet like this, there is the initial excitement and buzz of buying an uncommon animal, but after a while, properly looking after such a creature will become a chore or burden. Chameleons, from what I know, are especially high maintenance and not advisable to those who have not kept reptiles at all previously. You need to be quite strict with their humidity which is tricky to maintain constantly, and I also think they require a high level of vitamins/minerals. I have kept corn snakes before (I still have one), and they're not as high maintenance as something like a chameleon. Chameleons are damn cool, but I would recommend, if you're serious about getting an interesting/unusual pet, going for something a little easier, like a bearded dragon, leopard gecko, corn snake, Chilean rose tarantula, or even a blue-tongued skink which I saw in my local pet store a while ago (these are all much easier to look after). It also depends on the space you have where you live, the money you have to spend, whether you mind giving your pet live insects/defrosted mice for food and what your lifestyle is like generally. What are you looking for in keeping a reptile? Can you be more specific? For example, there are some animals that are stressed easily by excessive handling by humans (some kinds of pythons, I think), but on the other hand, bearded dragons are quite 'friendly' and seem very easy to handle (they'll probs cling to your chest or something) and show to friends or guests.

Edit: after reading the OP properly, I'll try and answer that more directly. (I am no chameleon expert by the way, I just have an interest in reptiles and reptile-keeping --- you might want to double-check what I say). Anyway, I think for a chameleon you're generally looking at buying a vivarium that is taller vertically, than it is lengthways seeing as they are slightly arboreal (I think), so like to climb on branches, or dead logs etc. in the tank. Bearded dragons are often kept similarly. Secondly, they eat crickets, meal-worms, locusts etc. that usually need to be given a special diet so that their level of nutrients is sufficient for the reptile. Also, chameleons are quite expensive (I mean the animal itself, putting vivarium and its furnishings, heat lamps, thermostat, substrate and everything out of the way). I think they might cost around £200 or more. I can't remember where I have that figure from, but it seems about right (again, might want to verify it). Although, on the cost (and I don't wanna deter you or anyone from keeping reptiles 'cos I reckon they're very interesting pets/hobbies), I think other types of reptiles are generally cheaper. A lot of good reptile/aquatic stores or whatever will do a deal of a kind of beginner's kit which will include a vivarium, substrate, a heat mat and lamp, and the animal itself which will reduce costs. Obviously you don't have to walk something like a lizard or snake which is handy for someone in a large city or who does not have adequate time. Hope some of that helps

[ColonelCossack]

If you're a beginner in keeping reptiles, I would highly dissuade you from jumping right in there and buying a chameleon straight away. With an exotic pet like this, there is the initial excitement and buzz of buying an uncommon animal, but after a while, properly looking after such a creature will become a chore or burden. Chameleons, from what I know, are especially high maintenance and not advisable to those who have not kept reptiles at all previously. You need to be quite strict with their humidity which is tricky to maintain constantly, and I also think they require a high level of vitamins/minerals. I have kept corn snakes before (I still have one), and they're not as high maintenance as something like a chameleon. Chameleons are damn cool, but I would recommend, if you're serious about getting an interesting/unusual pet, going for something a little easier, like a bearded dragon, leopard gecko, corn snake, Chilean rose tarantula, or even a blue-tongued skink which I saw in my local pet store a while ago (these are all much easier to look after). It also depends on the space you have where you live, the money you have to spend, whether you mind giving your pet live insects/defrosted mice for food and what your lifestyle is like generally. What are you looking for in keeping a reptile? Can you be more specific? For example, there are some animals that are stressed easily by excessive handling by humans (some kinds of pythons, I think), but on the other hand, bearded dragons are quite 'friendly' and seem very easy to handle (they'll probs cling to your chest or something) and show to friends or guests.

Edit: after reading the OP properly, I'll try and answer that more directly. (I am no chameleon expert by the way, I just have an interest in reptiles and reptile-keeping --- you might want to double-check what I say). Anyway, I think for a chameleon you're generally looking at buying a vivarium that is taller vertically, than it is lengthways seeing as they are slightly arboreal (I think), so like to climb on branches, or dead logs etc. in the tank. Bearded dragons are often kept similarly. Secondly, they eat crickets, meal-worms, locusts etc. that usually need to be given a special diet so that their level of nutrients is sufficient for the reptile. Also, chameleons are quite expensive (I mean the animal itself, putting vivarium and its furnishings, heat lamps, thermostat, substrate and everything out of the way). I think they might cost around £200 or more. I can't remember where I have that figure from, but it seems about right (again, might want to verify it). Although, on the cost (and I don't wanna deter you or anyone from keeping reptiles 'cos I reckon they're very interesting pets/hobbies), I think other types of reptiles are generally cheaper. A lot of good reptile/aquatic stores or whatever will do a deal of a kind of beginner's kit which will include a vivarium, substrate, a heat mat and lamp, and the animal itself which will reduce costs. Obviously you don't have to walk something like a lizard or snake which is handy for someone in a large city or who does not have adequate time. Hope some of that helps

thanks, comrade. I'd thank you, but it's chit-chat.

[ColonelCossack]

What the hell is a 'chameloeon'?
Its a kind of reptile.