chamelians

[marie]

i'd like a camelian but i hear they are difficult to care for. a pet store i go to say alls you have to do is feed it crickets and mist the cage 3 x"s a day . well i know they need more than crickets what else is involved and what is the set up cost average thanks marie p.s i also think skinks are neat but don't know much about them any info

[Collide]

They need screedned inclosures, a uv light, heat lamp, humity porper hydration, they can be alot of work here a soem good sites for rerence...

www.chameleonjournals.com
www.adcham.com
www.chameleonnews.com
www.chamownersweb.com

[Bighead]

If you buy a veiled or jackson's chameleon you are looking at at least $500 if you get it all from a pet store. Chameleons aren't quite as hardy as some other reptiles. By that I mean, if the humidity, temeratures, or lighting aren't quite right, they are less forgiving. Bearded dragons and leopard geckos are a good choice for beginners. You could get everything you need for a leopard gecko for less than $100 and they are colorful and hardy animals.

[meow_mix450]

yes very good point, i spent around 200 on the chameleon it self, the cage plant etc, cost me about 150, with lights etc so its near 350-400. and i made the cage my self, if it was bought at the pet store around $100, collide gave you great sites, and they will answer how much it costs for them i believe, i read it a few days ago. i would suggest a veiled chameleon or a panther, i hear jacksons are a little harder. but i have never had one so im not sure. Big head suggested a leopard gecko and a bearded dragon those are great pets, if you just got into reptiles. Do some reserach, and if you got questions i dont mind answering them:)

Meow

[Collide]

there is a very good article on that chameleon news site that has a cost list u should look at that!