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[lukeste]

hello guys just need your input to help me i have been interested in owning a chameleon for a while have researched for a few weeks now and found some disappointing news saying a chameleon is not recommended for your first reptile pet i have taken this on board and suggests a breaded dragon or gecko

have researched in a bit dragons and they seem to have character but are quite large and need a big tank to maintain

questions i could do with answering is

1) is it true not to have a chameleon as a first pet

2) how much would i cost to have a breaded dragon or gecko including tank lighting ect

[dantro]

Never kept Chams so cant help u there, but a leopard gecko would be cheaper than a bearded dragon, just because of the size enclosure needed for starters.
And remember your gonna pay alot more buying from a shop rather than a breeder of getting a good condition 2nd hand viv.
So just a few things to weigh up whilst ur looking around.
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[Jack]

sounds like ur lookin for a leo

[7109]

i totaly agree with dantro. beardies are exspensive as they need a 4ft viv as adults and of course more exspensive heating equipment then a leopard gecko. if i would to advise any of the three i would go for a leopard gecko as you will understand the basics of a basic animal. hope this helps Vinny.
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[crouchy]

If you are looking to eventually move into chameleons then i would suggest stating with something like a crested or gargoyle gecko. There care is sort of like a very simple version of chameleon care, humidity requirements etc.
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[Scott W]

I can't say I agree with a chameleon not being a good first reptile, I would say that Yemen Chameleons are very undemanding and are quite easy to keep if you have them set up correctly.

The important thing is to do research into their care and make sure you have all the caging and equipment you need PLUS buy from a knwowledable SPECIALIST reptile store (not one that appears to sell everything with just a few vivs on one wall).

You should also make sure you know what a healthy specimen looks like of any reptile but Yemen chameleons especially as many offered have already had a bad start and are doomed to fail unless in knowledgeable hands.

This advice is the same for any reptile you end up choosing.
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[Jonie]

Hi mate, Cresties or gargoyles like Crouchy said, are near to a cham,if you aim to keep one in the future
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