I just started keeping chameleons and I fell in love. what are good starters besides veiled?
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aalomon
Dec 31, 2005 05:12 PM
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lele
Dec 31, 2005 05:21 PM
Hi - yes, they are easy to fall in love with! Googly eyes, mittened "paws," In fact they can be quite addictive! But they are also quite different in their husbandry than most other lizards. Have you kept any other species? Are you currently keeping them or still researching? Either way, be sure to check out the link below for sites, vet info, setup questions and more.
Curious - why not veileds, or are you just looking for options? I have only kept veiled so I can't comment first hand, but Jackson's and Panthers are also recommended.
lele
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Chameleon Help & Resource Info
0.1 Veiled Chameleon - Luna. She's now hanging from her big jungle gym in the sky
1.0 Beardie - Darwin
0.2 felines - Kyndra and Lita
0.1 African Clawed Frog - Skipper
0.1 Mad. Hissers and she is on the loose!
0.1 Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula - Rosa Leigh
0.1 Goliath Bird-Eater Tarantula - Natasha
?.? Pinktoe Tarantula - no name yet
aalomon
Dec 31, 2005 05:31 PM
because i already have a veiled. he is the reson i have fallen in love. i also do have an exotic animal vet and belong to my local herp society.
ankinc
Dec 31, 2005 06:03 PM
Hey,
I reccommend panthers. Jacksons are mountain chameleons which need a cool and humid climate. Keep in mind, it is much easier to heat than to cool. Humidity is hard to keep at the right levels as well. Panther chameleons are just as hardy as veileds, and have stunning colors. They are rather expensive for a begginner, but you will be happy you spent the money once you get him.
Ank-Inc.
Adam.
lele
Dec 31, 2005 06:50 PM
Ok, I got ya - sounds like you're all set. My veiled died in July 
and I think a Panther is in my future, so I will agree with Adam.
Post pics of your veiled sometime to show her/him off!
lele
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Chameleon Help & Resource Info
0.1 Veiled Chameleon - Luna. She's now hanging from her big jungle gym in the sky
1.0 Beardie - Darwin
0.2 felines - Kyndra and Lita
0.1 African Clawed Frog - Skipper
0.1 Mad. Hissers and she is on the loose!
0.1 Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula - Rosa Leigh
0.1 Goliath Bird-Eater Tarantula - Natasha
?.? Pinktoe Tarantula - no name yet
