Best first chameleon? - Page 2

dank7oo · 06-03-09, 07:59 PM

Ok. I have owned veilds and panthers, as well as comoros dwarfs.

Veilds are the hardiest and best for beginners. Although their requirements are very similar to those of panthers, they just seem to to have the least problems when cared for properly. The one draw back is they tend to have tempers and are difficult to handle (although chams arent really a social pet anyways).

Panthers are great because of the amazing colors they display (males) and they tend to be more mild mannered. Again they are quite hardy and they are actually my (and most peoples) preference as far as easily attainable animals go.

Jacksons. Stay away from unless you are fairly experienced already with chams. They have very specific habitual requirements and wont do well if all their needs are met.

Again, the best way to care for any cham is to do the proper research and ensure their habitat is set up according to their needs. They are by no means a beginner herp nor are they cheap to care for. However the results of proper care can be quite rewarding.

Jason

Will0W783 · 06-06-09, 11:58 AM

Beautiful chams Jason!

carciady · 06-07-09, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Aaron_S

So it seems that panthers still pull ahead by that short comparison. Although I've never seen anyone feed veggies/greens to a chameleon. Doesn't mean it doesn't happen, just never have seen it or done it myself.

Hi I have 2 female and one male yemens veiled Chameleons and they love vegies, to add I think these are the easyest to look afer as they are hardy and dont need to have high humididty all the time. The only thing I will add to that is that they tend to get egg bound, I have lost 2 females this way.

carciady · 06-07-09, 08:12 AM

This is popeye my male yemens.

He is a big lad now and he loves to come out and sit on my shoulder, they can be grumpy but with care they can get used to being handled.

siz · 06-07-09, 08:23 AM

They don't *usually* get eggbound unless they have no place to lay, or it's not to their liking, although sometimes it does just happen.
Oh, and here's a pic of my boy, if everyone's doing it

here's Melvin! (pic is sideways)

Will0W783 · 06-07-09, 01:15 PM

They are great- I'll have to post pics of the Jacksons' when they arrive. They should come June 18.

xanthoman · 06-26-09, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Will0W783

I am looking into getting a chameleon, or possibly a pair. I have never had one before, but I really like them. I saw several gorgeous turquoise veileds, and Jackson's chameleons, but I was wondering if those who have experience with them could recommend a good first chameleon. I am doing research on them and intend to read up a lot on whichever type I settle on before getting it.

generally speaking jacksons DO NOT MAKE GOOD STARTER CHAMELEONS UNLESS YOU ARE UNUSUALLY DEDICATED TO THE CAUSE, JUST EMAIL ME IF YOU WANT INFO ON HOLLAND INCITI OF COLOR CREATIONS OR INFO / PICS OF JACKSONS/ ALWAYS BE CAUTIOUS WHEN BUYING ANY REPTILES FROM A ONLINE SOURCE, I FREQUENTLY BUY SELL TRADE JACKSON'S XANTHOLOPHUS,