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was wonderinng how ard they are? i just curious, Anything will help. thanks.

like will they win in astreet fight against the panthers - maybe!

OK, what exactly are you asking here? Hard to take care of? Tough to withstand poor care?
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Are they easy to care for? i hear that they are and they arnt. I waas wondering if they are or are not. Any info. would help me, Any info on these guys.

That depends on what you are comparing them to. If you have no experience with reptiles, then yes, they are probably more difficult to keep successfully. On the other hand, if you have lots of reptile experience and know how to properly monitor and maintain humidity levels, temp, etc. Then the veiled is pretty hardy.

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1.1.0 Leopard Geckos (Booger & Gimp)
1.0.0 Veiled Chameleon (Lucutis)

Yes i know about other reptiles, im not new to reptiles, just new to chams. I have box turtles and know how to keep there humidity up, i have tortoises, i have bearded dragons, and leopard geckos, collared lizrds, So would you say therre fairly easy? I here they stress easy.

I'm glad to hear you have some reptile background. izlight's post explained it really well. I still don't think "easy" is the right word. For me, taking care of Lucutis (my veiled) isn't "hard" but it is a LOT more work and $ than any other repile that I've cared for. They require DAILY care, and they eat a lot. They are also very good at hiding illness until its gotten really bad (so I've heard). I haven't had any problems with my cham, but If you read back on previous posts, you can get an idea on how sensitive an animal they are. I suggest doing a LOT of reasearch before you get a cham. If you decide you still want one after learning as much as you possibly can, make sure you have EVERYTHING you need before the little guy/girl arrives. I hope this helps, and good luck!

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1.1.0 Leopard Geckos (Booger & Gimp)
1.0.0 Veiled Chameleon (Lucutis)

With all due respect, if you have to ask then you have not done enough research! Chams in general are not "tough". They are not like anoles, geckos, monitors, BDs, snakes or turts..they require daily care, several times per day. Veileds (and all larger species) require large, tall open air enclosures as they are arboreal. They require high humidity and copious amounts of water every day. They do not like interaction with other reptiles, humans or uh, anything. They are solitary and mostly grumpy animals that are spectacular to look at, admire and care for. They are my personal choice of reptiles, though I care for other species. They are also an expensive hobby...somthing to think about if you haven't the time, commitment or $$ you want to devote.
Read up and weigh your pros and cons...
As always, the best of luck....

LauraB

dont worry i can afford it, i think my tutle and tortoise cost the most. I know there hard, and ive done a lot of research, people i talk to say they are easierr to turtles, and they say all thats hard is cage, which does not look hard at all, i was just asking are they really as hard as peoople say they are, i hear yes they are and no there not. I am not new to reptilles.

Ah, okay. Good that you are not new to reptiles and that you've done your research. As far as easier than turtles, I honestly can't see how. My chams are far more demanding in their care and needs than any of the various turts I've had over the years (currently have 5 now..one I've had for over 12 years!). Hey as long as you've done all the research, and can provide all the time and energy necessary, then go for it!

Just in case you had not found these good cham websites, here are the one I suggest reading through carefully. They will give the best advice as compared to other "pet" sites and the outdated books on pet shop shelves.

http://www.adcham.com
http://www.chameleonnews.com
http://www.chameleonjournals.com
http://www.calumma.com