Newbie Chameleon Info please

[studdy1983]

Hi All

Im getting a little Chameleon for my partner for Christmas but want as much info gathered as possible for me to pass on to him so he knows what hes doing.

Ive looked into which sex is best and been advised that males are better as they live longer and dont have the problem with eggs.

Could some one advise how is it best to hand feed the little one so we can make sure hes getting enough food during his early days, home many times to mist the tank, what temperature his viv should be kept at, do you turn lighting off during night, ive heard about gut loaded food.... what and how?? also substrate ... do you have it or dont you so many different views on that one. Any info you could get me would be great.

Thanks Lis

[KoopaTheBoa]

Hiya

Are you getting a baby or an adult?

Oh, and what species are you getting?

[simonb-uk]

is this ur first lizard if so i wouldnt surgest getting a cam...go for a bearded dragon or gecko first off...cams are not easy and cost lots to setup

[KoopaTheBoa]

Originally Posted by simonb-uk

is this ur first lizard if so i wouldnt surgest getting a cam...go for a bearded dragon or gecko first off...cams are not easy and cost lots to setup

I agree with this too.

[lidiwhite]

Hi I agree with the above I would go or a beardie they like being held alot more then the others too. Geckos are mainly nocturnal too. Chameleons are expensive and require a lot of care and if they get ill will cost you alot of money

[studdy1983]

costs aint a probs ppl - i had one years ago now lives with an ex so i can remember bits but not everythin. Ive already spend a few hundred on gettin all the equipment. dont worry i know they aint easy work but i dont mind putting time and effort and money in neither with my partner

Looking to get a baby so we can watch him grow and watch his personality develop

[Dreamz21]

personality? the personality of a stressy bum lol sorry just had to put that if you wana get a cham go for it.

what equipment have you got atm?

what info do you already know about them?

[ImAly]

Originally Posted by Dreamz21

personality? the personality of a stressy bum lol sorry just had to put that

If it will be anything like mine then one of a grumpy old man

[Dreamz21]

Originally Posted by ImAly

If it will be anything like mine then one of a grumpy old man

myn 2 i spent bout half hour chasing my male cham in is flex tryna get him out just to clean all inside was LOOOOONG lol

lovely guys still