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I'm looking to get my first cham (have a beardie and three uros). I know they are a lot different than the type of lizards that I have now, especially with humidity and temp. I know that some are more stress prone than others, but which are the best at being handled consistantly (I've heard of a Fisher's running out of the enclosure to be held)? I'm looking at purchasing the enclosure or if I would be better off...building one. What are the best dems and materials to use?

>>> but which are the best at being handled consistantly...

in a word: none. These are not animals to be held. Sure, there is an ocassional story of one that tolerate's being handled but for the most part they should be left alone for the most part. Even if they seem "friendly" when younger they can change drastically once sexual maturity hits. If one runs out of the cage it is probably b/c it sees "outside the cage" as better than in it. These are solitary animals, need to be housed alone and donot show illness as readily as other species - sometimes until it is too late. They do require higher humidity and if you live in a dry, northern climate this can be very tough in the winter months. They also require a large, screen cage, live insects, etc. I say all this not to discourage you but to help in your decision to purchase one - or not. A beardie - they are not

Here are a couple of sites for you to peruse and read up on keeping them

Chameleon News
This is a top source of current information compiled and written by “tops in their field.”
www.chameleonnews.com/

AdCham
www.adcham.com/

Chameleon Journals – www.chameleonjournals.com/

hope this helps!

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