My chameleon is doing really bad?

Spending My Birthday Money On The Right Type of Chameleon For me...?

• Okay, so......I turned 13 about a week ago and i got about 2 or 3 hundred dollars from my friends and family for my birthday. So for the past week I've been thinking about what i wanted for my birthday and finally, i have decided. I want a Chameleon. And yes i know they should not be held a lot and thier not reccomended for begginner reptile owners. This will be my first reptile. But i dont really care about all of that stuff. Im just focused on getting a Chameleon that is known to be nice and yes i know a Chameleons nicenest can not be determinded fully because they all wont act the same. like i could get 2 jacksons Chameleons and one could be extremely nice but the other one could be extremely mean. But guys im DEFINETELY NOT GOING TO GET A VIELD CHAMELEON! im thinking of either getting a Samabava Chameleon or a Jacksons Chameleon. What do you guys think i should get?

• Answer:

  I don't think you should get a chameleon, there are many reptiles that are not chameleons that are cool. Please don't take offense when I say your not ready because I don't think you understand how big of a commitment it is. Do you know how to deal with a gravid female? Majority of female cham die after they lay eggs because it is such a risky time. Since this is your first reptile you don't have any idea on how much work a reptile actually takes especially a chameleon. These animal are the most sensitive and there is a reason why they are expert pets and I can tell your already misconducted. First off if you handle you cham every single day it won't be mean, if you get it from a pet store I guarantee it will be mean so you have to order from a breeder if your going to be serious. You also do not have enough funds unless you can find a Cham for under 50$ which I can say good luck the cheapest I have seen for a male cham from a trust able breeder is 350$. How will you afford a cage? or a mister? Don't expect your parents to do it I dropped 700$ on the spot to have a complete set up and a chameleon. I don't think your understand to commitment you are getting your self into and getting two is a stupid idea. You can't keep them in the same cage and they will never be friends. Don't make a irresponsible mistake and end up having a 'stupid' pet. You have no idea how many people do this and realize that it was a mistake. The best advice for you is pick a different pet.