My bearded dragon LOVES to be held and played with. Can I hold and play with a cham?



No...they are very solitary creatures and are more like "eye candy"...beautiful to behold but not handle, some can be stressed to the point of death by handling, some permit minimal handling but mostly for cage cleaning, etc..very few actually like being held.



I've been reading care sheets and it sounds like they are very difficult to take care of. Do you guys agree?



I think difficult is the wrong word. They require very specific care. You have to, in essence, mimic their natural habitat i.e. rainforest. You have to be fastidious in maintaining heat and humidity.



Also, is there anything important I should know before I decide to buy one.



They are expensive for start up, all the bulbs, the screen cage, dripper or mister....Live feeders, gut loading...dusting...



I know this all may sound negative...but the upside is they are extraordinarily beautiful- living jewels. You never get bored watching them. We have a virtual rainforest in the house with alll the plants, etc. This site is awesome with pictures of everyone's setups, and all the information is invaluable!!!!!



Good luck on your decision...they are wonderful to have!!



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