Bearded dragon or Chameleon??

[Atlantic]

I have been thinking about purchasing another lizard. I have an empty 35g 36"l x 12"d x 18" h. My wife and I were in a new local rep shop (really cool by the way)....and anyway... i would really like a bearded, however she really likes the baby Chameleons. I have been doing a little reading, however I do not know if the tank I have will be suitable for either.... any info or suggestions.

They had a beautiful black and white tegu there for 300.00 o my god what an amazing rep.......(some day!!!)

[meow_mix450]

a chameleon wouldnt be to happy in a tank. It would have to be in a screen cage, its a lot of work. i suggest beardied dragon, i think only one beardie would only fit in a 35 gallon, well not even, get something smaller lol?

Meow

[Atlantic]

any other suggestions. i have a plated so i am familar with caring for reps. looking for something for my 35g....space is somewhat limited....

[manville]

i would go for the beardie over the chameleon

[Linds]

That's too small for an adult beardie as well. You could keep a few leos in that tank though. They make wonderful pets and are very interactive :)

[chamitch]

yea or a few anoles. those are cool and they are related to chameleons.

[K1LOS]

crested gecko?

[drewlowe]

That cage is too small for both chams and beardie, I do like linds idea of the leos. They have such great personalities and grow on you in a big way, you could put 3-4 leos in a tank that size (with certain requirements). I also wouldn't give up my beardies cause they are the same way.

[Atlantic]

humm.... i never thought about the geckos. my bro-in-law has a leopard but how about a day gecko in a 35g tank?

[meow_mix450]

ya a day gecko would work

Meow

[Ducksarefun]

yea, i'd suggest a gecko (my personal favs are cresteds and african fat tails). From what I've heard, and I am by no means an expert, is that day geckos are not for novices. They have picky light conditions and cannot be handled. (someone correct me if I'm wrong)

[Dani33]

Yup, for sure you can't handle day geckos. They have thin skin that tears very easily. I have a pair of giant madagascar day geckos. They aren't that difficult to care for. I have heard that some other species are difficult though. Just be sure to do your research.