Too late I already got it.... I enjoy coming home after a long day of work to feed it and walk away, only looking back at it ever now and then to admire its beauty

I have a veiled chameleon about a year old now. When I got him from the store he had a respiratory infection and immediately took him to the vet. For a month I had to give him shots and I think he associated me with saving his life. Everytime he sees me he wants to leave the cage and hangout on my shoulder. I would say some chamelons do not do well with handling but I do believe others can be very friendly if you build a bond with them!

I’ve came a long way and it is tough owning a chameleon, but I choose to be responsible and constantly do research to give my chameleon the best life it can have!

I had a chameleon and i often lett it sit on my head, it was tamed and very friendly and super clever. Every time he wanted to get out of his cage he would scratch on his door until i let him on my hand. After this he always climped on my head. Sometimes when he was a little anoing i put him on the floor. He even was so smart that he had his own "toilet" When he needed to poop he walked to a basked next to an Ofen WHERE HE COULDN'T GO TO and pooped in there (i am serious) I really loved him. Sadly he died to cancer. Rest in peace Oska you were the best animal in the world

I don't have a chameleon, but you are giving real, honest facts. Thank you for giving direct and helpful information!

This is such a great video! My boss is an exotics vet (I work at a vet college) and he knew how much I always wanted a chameleon. I admit, I was attracted to them because they're so amazing to look at but did not do the adequate research into actually keeping one. So imagine my surprise when he asked me if I wanted one, as he was asked to rescue a young panther who was dumped at an animal shelter (of all places smh poor guy). I have learned SO MUCH after getting him, from enclosure to lighting to yes, getting over my fear of live insects. But he is the FRIENDLIEST little guy ever, which also shocked my boss as he had warned me that chams are not cuddly. He likes to come out onto my arm almost every day, as soon as I approach his door he comes rushing towards me. I take him on walks when I walk our dog, he sits happily on my shoulder or on my hand and soaks up the sun. He is an ambanja so his colors are so beautiful when he's outside! He likes to sit on my head (hasn't pooped up there yet thank goodness) and is generally just a friendly guy (except when I wear a specific pink sweater, he's not a fan of that one and will gape at me lol) Your videos have been so so helpful, as well as Bill over at Chameleon Academy, and I just hope that I can give my little guy the best life 🥰

I did a lot of research before I got my veiled and came in thinking they aren’t social. Well...mine is completely opposite lol

I’m so thankful for this channel, your the reason why I have a veiled chameleon named tango, and he’s healthy and strong!!

I’ve had my chameleon for 2,5 years now, he’s literally the most adorable thing ever I got him from my moms friend sadly he arrived in a very bad condition he was very underweight and had this very dark skin his cage also had nothing on the bottom it was just simple glass but thank god to videos like yours which I had watched before I learned all these things and he’s now my lil buddy:) Sadly he’s now 7,5 years Old which is pretty Old for an chameleon (I have a veiled one and these strange bumps have started forming on him and I suppose his time is nearby) but I’m super happy I got to know my lil Zygfryd❤️

For one semester in high school we had to get a pet and keep it alive for the whole semester. I had always been fascinated by chameleons, so I got a Jackson chameleon. It was an amazing pet, but it was extremely high maintenance, and I was far too young to take care of it properly. I wish I would have been more attentive, but I know that it's not something that's right for me.

I completely agree, if people aren't willing to spend the money on their pet (any animal) than they should not have a pet, all pets require money be it set up, collars and leashes (for dogs), enclosures, food, litter (if cats) or vet bills. Let's be real, all pets are money deposits and you need to be willing to put as much money as it takes to give that animal the best life possible. Great video and great points!

I think one major reason to NOT have a pet chameleon, is if you are or if you live with or frequently are visited by loud, quick moving, or noisy people. If you don’t have a place to keep the chameleon enclosure away from loud music, loud tv, rambunctious children, etc., the chameleon may become stressed or even die.

LOL about the loose roach - crickets actually weird me out more than roaches. I found the most difficult issue with mine, was that sometimes I had trouble finding live food fo them. Occasionally, my normally-reliable sources would be closed or out of bugs. I was not going to breed my own. Multiple potential sources = a good idea.

Wow , this is really informative tutorial on Chameleon keeping! You're a Responsible Chameleon keeper indeed! Thank You So Much! Stay Safe & Stay Grateful! 🌷🌿🦎

Thank you for this video, it's awesome. And I'm happy to know that even after hearing your reasons, I'm still very willing to get a chameleon in my near future.

That’s very important you address realistic expectations and you are very transparent.

I was briefly thinking about buying one if the opportunity would come up, but after watching this video. I feel like you provided valuable tips about cost and dieting. So, thank you for the warning. This helped a lot. Thank you.

This is an amazing video. I go to reptile expos and see parents and their kids walk off with juvenile chameleons and I wonder if they know what they’re getting into.

Hi you might not remember me but March 2020 I got my Cham and you taught me everything I know thank you so much he is now healthy and strong

I absolutely loved mine but the moment I got sick I wasn’t able to take care of him so he now lives in a veterinarians office 👏🏻

I’m surprised short lifespan isn’t on the list. They live fast and die young, for a medium sized lizard, you would expect them to live a little longer than 6-8 years. But for the most part I agree, chameleons are the equivalent to rabbits, they always need vet care at some point in their lives. A great deal of reptiles may live past their average lifespan and pass away from natural causes.

I really like that you did this video. A thorough explanation of why certain people should not get a specific pet. People always told me they were getting a Great Dane when they saw me with mine in public. I almost deterred people who just didn’t know what a royal pain they can be and how expensive. Hopefully these types of videos can keep animals safer and with the correct owners/caretakers.. Thanks for the informational video.

Your videos are so helpful! How do you handle excess water and drainage in your enclosures? I would so love a video on that. I know there are threads about this on the chameleon forums but an actual visual aid or demonstration would be wonderful.

Thank you for the info. Greatly appreciated

I am glad to hear the upkeep is cheaper than the set up. Great advice about not buying things twice because the first purchase was not the right item. Your upfront cost of 500.00 is about right, maybe a little more when you add live plants etc. I love your informative videos. I want to be set up for success by someone who has done this for years. Thank you for all your videos!

Dubs will positively breed happily in your reptile room. My veiled cham decided that he didn't want to eat them, they got in between layers on the cage bottom and 'set up shop'.

I take my chameleon to the grocery store all the time 😂😂😂 lol he doesn't mind too much just chills on his little tree in the cart.

Thanks for this, I had iguanas growing up, and am very interested in getting a chameleon. I had a beautiful enclosure for my iguanas with a waterfall and little pool area. So i definitely understand the setup stuff. I think they're beautiful to look at...good stuff to ponder.

Thanks and great video. I love the detail. I wanted to get one but after seeing all the issues and requirements, namely the temperature swings from day and night, I feel it would not be in its best interest for me to get one at this stage . It’s in conflict with my other pets needs. I think it’s important to learn everything before going in. I’ve done that with all my other pets. Thanks again for all that information.

I think it's possible to get used to dealing with bugs, but you have to be willing to try. Thanks for the dubia comments too.

You make some really practical points, thanks.

I love the enclosure you have.

they are so beautiful, I would love to take great care of one some day

What a great and informative video! Thank you!

I am planning to get one for myself that why I go though all your viedo . Thx for all the info and just save a lot of time to do my own research .

Thanks for the information this helps a ton

Great video. I so appreciated your practicality.

Thanks great videos i love ur channel

Thanks a lot, this video was incredibly helpful 😁

That was very good. Thank you!

I’m hoping to save up for a chameleon in the future. I’ve already got a parrot so all of this is not an issue because I’m used to stuff being expensive (parrots can cost thousands of dollars for the bird alone sometimes) space is no issue because my bird has a big cage so I’m used to that, and interaction wise I’ve got a bird for that :) I’ve already gotta make sure I’ve got an avian vet near me and they usually are part of a larger exotic pet vet service (including reptiles) and having to deal with bird poop has gotten rid of any squeamishness I could’ve had long ago. Plus it’ll be nice to have a pet that WON’T make my ears ring

Thank you for that video. When a mad idea hits you, there should be someone telling you study and think first

I have had one and it’s been with me for 8 years

My chameleon thinks it's a bearded dragon. She loves fruits, veggies, and live bugs. My Chameleon snuggles with me.

My chameleon is the biggest sweetheart. He comes out and walks on me. But he isn’t so fond of anyone else. I truly believe we have bonded and he knows who I am 🥰

Just got my Veiled Chameleon and I spend 10x more than what he actually cost lol I love just to sit from afar and just watch him 🤣🥺

Thank you so much for this video it is extremely helpful and you saved me money. 🙏🏼💓 they’re adorable but I have a tremendous fear of a bug escaping into my home with my child.

super cute 😍

We have had our veiled chameleon for 4 days now..we named him Rango…I’m still a lil fearful oh him & I’m sure it stresses him out but I’m hoping to get better..we gave him waxworms & had placed them on the bottom of the screened cage,somehow they crawled out …… we are learning to love him & hope we can give him. Good home…I love the videos they are helping me to relax more..thank you

My chameleon walks to the people around my house, always wants to be held

Aww man I've always wanted to play Fetch with a chameleon in my near by park 😫

You should get a tv show

so a strange chain of events happened and i ended up with a chameleon yesterday. long story short.. he was found walking in the road near some busy residential roads. when he was found, luckily the person had a large tup and just scooped him up and took him in for a few days. after no success in finding the owner, he was donated to me.. ive rescued many reptiles over the years but never a chameleon, and never such a bizarre find.

I tell people all the time that they are definitely a handful I've had one since December and he's healthy and strong :) definitely a handful but he's my handful lol

is it ok to feed a chameleon regular roaches? I live in florida, and we frequently get roaches or palmetto bugs, but im not sure if theyre too big for the average chameleon(i dont have a chameleon yet, i just plan on getting one soon).is the average florida palmetto bug ok to feed a chameleon?

Cracking ’ video as always. Know what you mean about the Locusts/insects turning up in the most unexpected places (my trainers and boxer shorts, the wife’s bra, bath towels and god knows where else etc). Wouldn’t trade my boys in for anything or anyone! My Ziggy brings the place to a standstill when he makes an appearance (annual health vet check and so on).

Welp i know how to solve my roach problem now 😂

very helpful. thank you

Mines chillin on my screen to my porch with me rn

I’m thinking about getting a beaded dragon but I also want a chameleon

Can a chameleon live on crickets and mealworms? Also I Is there any way to take a chameleon traveling? I live in pr we have someone to take care of him when we go back to the states for summer and we r trying to find out how to bring him to the states bc there is vets there and I don’t trust a lot of people with my cham

OMG my sister wants a Chamaeleon!

I want one but I love these animals so much, I don’t want to risk not be able to care for one.

Thanks for the insight! i am considering getting one for myself and i am financially ready and motivated. in a process of finding out as much as i can right now. Question, i have a cat? does it get stressed if it even sees a cat? should i consider making a terrarium into a room (office) and not let the cat in ever? is it worth to maintain a bioactive terrarium over plastic plants?

Love your content

“Then a chameleon may not be the right poet for you” x 5 sounds like a fucking challenge honestly

You explained this perfectly

Hi, so I'm going to be getting a veiled chameleon, and I need some pro tips😅 I want to be the best owner I can be for the little dude, so I would appreciate if you tell me some advice:) also, I dont know what heat lamp and UVB light to get him, can you tell me? And I live in Indiana so I don't know what temperature lamp to get

Heyy doo another q&a! :D

Watching this video with my 2 chameleon pets lol

Loved the info, thanks =) and I have a question: Do you think a chameleon and an iguana would get along? (assuming there is enough room for both and the enviorment conditions are good for both) I mean, I don't need them to be bff, I'm just afraid the iguana attacks the chameleon for some reason, like territory or something like that!

Thank you for convincing my fiance not to get a chameleon because that would have been a DEAL BREAKER for me unfortunately since I can't tollerate this. I have a cat at most. Great video!

You should do a video on chamelion transport.

Im getting a chemeleon for my birthday so let's hope that I give him a good life

If you are not committed to running around in your flat butt-naked to catch a cricket that you happened to see the moment you wanted to get into the shower or searching for 5 nights for that damn cricket that has been hiding inside the vivarium and chirping as if his life depended on it, you should not get a chameleon. Not that I am talking from experience here *coughcough* You also got to be willing to feed the insects, clean their enclosures, deal with dead bugs and so on. I spend more time on the insects than on my chameleon loool and yes, even after more than five years I still hate this part. All these five reasons you mentioned are SO true, they need to be taken seriously. A proper enclosure is expensive. I had to learn it the hard way and had to rebuy stuff more than once. Luckily vets are not that expensive in Germany as in the US but still. My late Buddy cost me about 1000 Euros (~ $1200) when he became really sick. If you want to have a chameleon you need to have the funds. Period. No cutting corners, don't buy the cheap stuff. Also I highly suggest having a friend who would be willing to take care of your chameleon (read: handle insects) when you are on vacation or sick. I am so incredibly lucky and grateful for having a friend who takes great care of my little one when I visit my parents.

I would love to have a chameleon but the career i desire might not give me time to be there as much as i should and if i would be able to i would certainly do A LOT of research beforehand... but if i manage yo do that i definetely want one.

Ive had mine for about 2 years! His name is skittles! I feed him crickets but i think its about time he gets something juicy like those bluish worms that look like they have horns lol! He deserves it! Every time im upset for some reason he walks out of his cage into the bamboo tied to this fake vine pathway down to my closet and onto my bed and lays on top of my head

Thanks for the 😲.. Vedio..i wanted to bring a chameleon home

Even tho I don’t have a chameleon. I have a bearded dragon and he eats bugs. I wasn’t that afraid but after I saw Lions eating on nature shows, I never was grossed out by bugs.

Once in a while I buy crickets with delivery and some time ago I bought with post delivery, all of them o most 1k run away from box in post office :D

I Love your videos! And I have a Chameleon, I'm not sure what breed he is. he's only a baby. We do have an enclosure with live and artificial plants, We don't have a misting system so we mist the enclosure with a spray bottle. I'm not sure if what you said in the video was also including babies (we got the all reptile enclosure kit from what I believe is pet smart.) Are those conditions ok for a baby? also is it normal for Chameleons to Molt or shed? It would be Amazing if you made a video on caring for baby chameleons! Thanks for your time!

I thought my veiled was a girl, Liz Taylor, super sassy. Was 50% off because she was bullying the other lizards, I felt bad for her so I took her home. She’s got her free roaming habitat in my window in south Florida. Light, vines, bugs, water. She stays in her window area mostly but sometimes she comes and climbs on my bed and hangs out with me. I take her outside and she loves it. Turns out she’s a he but I can’t get used to it 😂 but she has bitten me several times, for moving her back into her area in the mornings to bask. Doesn’t like being woken up. I think they’re awesome 👏 might like them better than beardies even

Getting one this week

I'm not planning on buying one cuz I'm broke so thanks for the tip

I found this on my recommendation because there is a show called masked singer and there is a masked singer called chameleon who people think is wiz

As a reptile lover. I have 2 bearded dragons. Jupiter and Saturn. I love chameleons. I had 4 green iguanas before. I thought bout getting a chameleon. But due to the maintenance and my busy schedule. I just grabbed the beardies. And the cost for them was crazy. But since we really love our pets. The price didn't mean much. I seen my lizard react to getting his new environment and new enclosure made me happy. Reptiles can be costly. But i love dinosaurs and i always had a love and passion for reptiles and lizards

Ive been looking foward to getting a chameleon but should i get a leapord gecko instead

I'm not sure who to go to but I need to create heat and humidity in my panthers enclosure. Don't know how to cuz the one enclosure is a huge curio corner cabinet and the heat lamp is 120 watt takes up most of the the top also gets uv too

you said that chameleons dont like to be handled. however, as long as you're not moving around a lot or giving it too much attention, is it alright to(when its comfortable and has gotten used to you) have it just chill on your head or shoulder or something while you're being still(reading, scrolling through phone, etc.)? or no?

I love chameleon

“Get” me who found a wild cham: yes, but no.

I might get one in a few months srry I just REALLY want one its at the top of my pet list I want rn lol

Hi Ginger. Two questions which are unrelated to this video. Taking chams. outside. How long? Is it ok to run a humidifier all night ( 12 hrs. )? These questions pertain to Panthers.

I think im in around $800 dollars so far for my Chameleon not including himself. He was a 4 month old Male Panther Cham.

So I have a chameleon I found on the side walk and she laid her first clutch of eggs in October(she started digging in the live plant I had in her enclosure) and now it’s been 3 months and she’s back to her weird behavior that tells me she’s getting ready to lay eggs (climbing around her home like a crazy person) so I got the washed play sand like you recommended but she won’t even go near it :( I’m afraid she won’t lay her eggs cause she doesn’t like the sand should I mix it with some dirt? Do only dirt? Thank you :)

I like your video it taught me a lot about chameleons and what is your Chameleons name😄

Is a 41x41x76cm mesh vivarium a good size for a normal size panther chameleon?

As a new Cameleon owner they are very high maintenance. Your videos are so helpful, I made many mistakes but corrected them all quickly. After thoroughly researching diet and husbandry it cost me over 2k to get it right. (Because I did not do appropriate research prior to buying). But! My panther is thriving today

I knew I shouldn't! But I saw two chameleons, that would likely be dead anyway. Petco had them in an enclosure way too dry and cold. They were malnourished juvies. I knew I could only save one, knowing they are loners and the size cage they would need. And that I would have to build a temporary terrarium when I got home. And another in the house. Till I can get an enclosure made for in the house. I'm in Florida. It's summer. He can stay outside in morning, evening and night. But not between 12pm and 5pm. No way short of air conditioner in the enclosure. So it's baby sitting everyday. Checking temps until I can regulate the enclosures seasonally. The weather is usually stellar. But it's been rather hot this month. He loves going outside under supervision in the citrus trees. And a moment in the grass to get some much needed earth energy. So cool to see them go from fight or flight, to chill outside. Being a natural lizard, eating his favorite flies. Which means o have to have him checked for parasites. More cost, lol! I am looking to convert a beautiful display cabinet. Furniture is plentiful here. And aquariums and screen cages are ugly. This is awesome ro take a 6'×4'×2' antique cabinet into a mini vivarium. I will have to make a container that will fit the bottom to hold all the buggies, soil, loam and plants. I want nothing short of a rainforest, so it will take making sure everything is well sealed will non toxic sealant. It won't be cheap and take many hours to perfect. One more reason not to get a Chameleon! Lol! The ultimate goal is screen enclosure in the mini forest and a green house for winter. So he can be full on wildin. Another $500 and hours of regulating Temps, lol!

Actually in where I live any healthy chameleon costs usually from 15-50 $. And enclosures and that type of stuff are really easy to find . And I’m not really that afraid of bugs, I’m used to seeing them but I do feel slightly disgusted by them but that won’t be an issue