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I started with a cb male turquoise veiled chameleon last year, so I guess it was about six years after I started with exotics. There are a number of good sites on the web that will help you get started such as Chameleon News. Yet here is some info that I've learned my self:
Chameleons aren't like most other herps, they can have health problems very fast if something is wrong in their environment.
Never underestimate how much water chams need (even for veileds which are supposedly a "desert" sp) you should mist at least twice a day, as well as one heavy shower a week.
Supplementation is very important, I suggest using Mineral which has worked great for me, yet you must be careful not to over supplement
Be very careful with dish feeding, a chams tounge can shorten permently if it isn't exersied.
Being diurnal, they apsolutly need UVB lighting
Feed as varied a diet as you can manage, chams get bored with the same food quite easily.
If you notice anything off with your cham, you will probably need to see a reptile vet, or at very least to extensive research to find the problem, and cure it.
Hope this helps ~ Rex
Chameleons aren't like most other herps, they can have health problems very fast if something is wrong in their environment.
Never underestimate how much water chams need (even for veileds which are supposedly a "desert" sp) you should mist at least twice a day, as well as one heavy shower a week.
Supplementation is very important, I suggest using Mineral which has worked great for me, yet you must be careful not to over supplement
Be very careful with dish feeding, a chams tounge can shorten permently if it isn't exersied.
Being diurnal, they apsolutly need UVB lighting
Feed as varied a diet as you can manage, chams get bored with the same food quite easily.
If you notice anything off with your cham, you will probably need to see a reptile vet, or at very least to extensive research to find the problem, and cure it.
Hope this helps ~ Rex