The popularity of keeping chameleons as pets has increased in recent years. Gone are the days when it was once a niche hobby. Equipment for keeping chameleons and the chameleons themselves are available from major pet retailers, both online and in physical stores. It’s not difficult to see why. Chameleons are just fascinating creatures. They…
When setting up for a pet chameleon the cage aspect is among the most important parts to get right. As chameleons are more exotic pets it’s difficult for a first time chameleon owner to know what to house them in. I was just as confused as you when I got my first chameleon but I…
Chameleons are insectivorous lizards that have a varied diet in the wild largely consisting of two types of animals: insects and invertebrates. These include: Larger species, like the Parson’s chameleon, can eat small birds, rodents, and lizards. Some chameleons will also eat plants. This is their main diet in the wild but in captivity, their…
When I was thinking of getting a chameleon for a pet I couldn’t decide whether they were a good choice or not. I did lots of research before I got one and have written this post of pros and cons to help answer this question. Are chameleons good pets? Chameleons can be good pets but…
Have you ever wondered whether chameleons make noise? I know I did. I guess you have too otherwise why would you be reading this page!? Well yes, I’m here to tell you that chameleons do indeed make noise but not in ways you might expect. Although I’m not sure how you expect them to make…
Many pets can get quite stinky and require a bath every week or so. You might be thinking about getting a pet chameleon, or maybe you have one already, and you might wonder if it smells and whether you can bathe it to clean them up. Can you bathe a chameleon? You can bathe a…
When owning a pet chameleon you don’t just need to know what to feed it you also need to know what supplements they need. Supplements are critically important for maintaining good health in captive chameleons. What three supplements do pet chameleons need? Chameleons need a calcium supplement that contains no vitamin D3, a calcium supplement…
If you have a pet chameleon you may have noticed it puff up and hiss from time to time. This is quite a surprising display when you first see it so you might wonder why your chameleon is hissing and if anything’s wrong. Chameleons hiss because they are stressed, angry or frightened about something nearby.…
We all know the defining characteristics of chameleons. They change color, they have rotating eyes and long tongues. A less recognized characteristic is their ability to puff themselves up. So why do chameleons puff up? Chameleons will puff up because something in their immediate environment is causing it to feel stressed. This puffing up display…
Apart from food and water, light is the most important thing to get right when setting up a pet chameleon’s habitat. Get the wrong lights and a chameleon’s health will go downhill extremely quickly. If any mistakes in lighting aren’t fixed quickly then it’s likely that damage to a chameleon’s health caused by these mistakes…