Reptile & Amphibian Forums

was just offered a chameleon recently and am trying to decide whether to take it or not. dont have space for yet another cage. someone told me that my mountain horned dragon and the chameleon may be ok together, and she could use some company, but I dont know if they would get along. from what I can tell their needs are pretty much the same. anyone know?
Teresa

~1 ball python
~1 bearded dragon
~1 mountain horned dragon
~1 iguana (what was I thinking!!!!)
~1 golden retreiver
~3 cats
~1 panda bear hampster
~1 husband
~2 kids

Hey,

In my opinion, you should not do it. There is way too much stress for the chameleon in most cases. Also, if you are not sure if you should take it or not, you probably shouldn't. While I ussually try to encourage people to get chameleons, they are ussually very enthusiastic about wanting one. If you are not sure, don't get it. Chameleons are a big responsibility, and have very different husbandry rules that most other herps.

Ank-Inc.
Adam.

I'd have to agree. Only people who are really enthusiastic about chameleons should be keeping them, they are a 'specialty' reptile.

If you have no choice, the chameleon may do well in the dragon cage momentarily, but you should get it in another cage ASAP, as they are roughly similar in size and could harm each other in a fight. You could set up a free roaming cage if you like, maybe put a large houseplant in your bathroom and keep the door closed and just be careful going in in case the chameleon is on the floor.

Chameleon cages are easy to construct, all you need is some wood, some screen, and some staples and nails.

-Brock