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Hong
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 Which is a good first time chameleon

I would like to get a pygmy or veiled i’ve done my reasearch,but I have a question, which will be easier to keep I can afford a 10 gallon tank or a 38 gallon reptarium. Im thinking pygmy,but veiled is more colorful so im stuck.
07/28/08  12:28pm

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Replover1
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   Message To: Hong   In reference to Message Id: 1811485


 Which is a good first time chameleon

well,in a ten gallon tank,u should only put 1 pygmy chameleon. some of ur questions might be answered on "Pygmy Chameleon questions" don’t bother going on care sheets bc it doesn’t have 1 for a pygmy cham
07/28/08  05:56pm

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   Message To: Replover1   In reference to Message Id: 1811851


 Which is a good first time chameleon

I have often kept a pair or trio of pygs in a nicely planted 10 gallon, but now far prefer the Exoterra terrariums. A male Veiled would be fine in a 38 from about 2-6 months, but then you will need a larger cage. My advice is if you can’t afford all the supplies, do not get into this hobby-it is very expensive and unexpected Vet bills can hit you hard and fast.
07/28/08  06:29pm

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   Message To: Julirs   In reference to Message Id: 1811880


 Which is a good first time chameleon

i wouldnt suggest a pygmy as a first time chameleon.

majority of the time they are brought in wild caught which are extremely hard to acclimate.

if you can find a breeder near you that sells CB animals, then you have a better chance of getting a healthier animal.



07/28/08  09:30pm


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