{"id":190174,"date":"2023-02-16T05:50:15","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T05:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-care-for-a-chameleon\/"},"modified":"2023-02-17T07:17:14","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T07:17:14","slug":"what-do-you-need-to-care-for-a-chameleon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-care-for-a-chameleon\/","title":{"rendered":"What do you need to care for a chameleon?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-care-for-a-chameleon\/#What_do_you_need_to_care_for_a_chameleon\" title=\"What do you need to care for a chameleon?\">What do you need to care for a chameleon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-care-for-a-chameleon\/#Can_a_beginner_take_care_of_a_chameleon\" title=\"Can a beginner take care of a chameleon?\">Can a beginner take care of a chameleon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-care-for-a-chameleon\/#What_do_chameleons_need_in_their_tank\" title=\"What do chameleons need in their tank?\">What do chameleons need in their tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-care-for-a-chameleon\/#Do_chameleons_like_to_be_held\" title=\"Do chameleons like to be held?\">Do chameleons like to be held?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-care-for-a-chameleon\/#How_hard_is_it_to_care_for_a_chameleon\" title=\"How hard is it to care for a chameleon?\">How hard is it to care for a chameleon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-care-for-a-chameleon\/#Are_chameleons_good_beginner_pets\" title=\"Are chameleons good beginner pets?\">Are chameleons good beginner pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-care-for-a-chameleon\/#What_do_I_need_to_know_before_getting_a_chameleon\" title=\"What do I need to know before getting a chameleon?\">What do I need to know before getting a chameleon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-care-for-a-chameleon\/#Are_chameleons_good_for_beginners\" title=\"Are chameleons good for beginners?\">Are chameleons good for beginners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-care-for-a-chameleon\/#Are_chameleons_really_hard_to_take_care_of\" title=\"Are chameleons really hard to take care of?\">Are chameleons really hard to take care of?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-care-for-a-chameleon\/#How_much_does_it_take_to_take_care_of_a_chameleon\" title=\"How much does it take to take care of a chameleon?\">How much does it take to take care of a chameleon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-care-for-a-chameleon\/#Do_chameleons_make_good_pets\" title=\"Do chameleons make good pets?\">Do chameleons make good pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-care-for-a-chameleon\/#What_should_I_put_in_my_chameleon_tank\" title=\"What should I put in my chameleon tank?\">What should I put in my chameleon tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-care-for-a-chameleon\/#What_do_you_put_at_the_bottom_of_a_chameleon_cage\" title=\"What do you put at the bottom of a chameleon cage?\">What do you put at the bottom of a chameleon cage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-care-for-a-chameleon\/#Is_it_OK_to_hold_a_chameleon\" title=\"Is it OK to hold a chameleon?\">Is it OK to hold a chameleon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-care-for-a-chameleon\/#Do_chameleons_get_attached_to_their_owners\" title=\"Do chameleons get attached to their owners?\">Do chameleons get attached to their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-care-for-a-chameleon\/#Do_chameleons_make_good_house_pets\" title=\"Do chameleons make good house pets?\">Do chameleons make good house pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-care-for-a-chameleon\/#Do_chameleons_like_to_cuddle\" title=\"Do chameleons like to cuddle?\">Do chameleons like to cuddle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-care-for-a-chameleon\/#What_kind_of_chameleons_like_to_be_held\" title=\"What kind of chameleons like to be held?\">What kind of chameleons like to be held?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-care-for-a-chameleon\/#Is_a_chameleon_a_high-maintenance_pet\" title=\"Is a chameleon a high-maintenance pet?\">Is a chameleon a high-maintenance pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-care-for-a-chameleon\/#Are_chameleons_hard_to_own\" title=\"Are chameleons hard to own?\">Are chameleons hard to own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-care-for-a-chameleon\/#Are_chameleons_good_pets_for_beginners\" title=\"Are chameleons good pets for beginners?\">Are chameleons good pets for beginners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-care-for-a-chameleon\/#Are_chameleons_easy_to_handle\" title=\"Are chameleons easy to handle?\">Are chameleons easy to handle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-care-for-a-chameleon\/#What_is_the_best_type_of_chameleon_to_have_as_a_pet\" title=\"What is the best type of chameleon to have as a pet?\">What is the best type of chameleon to have as a pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-care-for-a-chameleon\/#Are_chameleons_easy_pets_to_take_care_of\" title=\"Are chameleons easy pets to take care of?\">Are chameleons easy pets to take care of?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-care-for-a-chameleon\/#What_type_of_chameleon_is_the_friendliest\" title=\"What type of chameleon is the friendliest?\">What type of chameleon is the friendliest?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_need_to_care_for_a_chameleon\"><\/span>What do you need to care for a chameleon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keep chameleons physically and visually separate from one another. Deliver water by misting the cage twice daily and by using a drip system. Provide heat with a basking light 10-12 hours a day. Include exposure to artificial UVB lighting or natural sunlight 10-12 hours a day.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_beginner_take_care_of_a_chameleon\"><\/span>Can a beginner take care of a chameleon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chameleons are not the easiest pets, or easiest reptiles to keep. That said however, <b>they can make good pets; even for beginners! I think the biggest hurdle for many people, especially beginners, is that they just are not good pets for handling.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-chameleons-are-colorful\/\">What chameleons are colorful?<\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_chameleons_need_in_their_tank\"><\/span>What do chameleons need in their tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In general, most chameleons need <b>very large enclosures with good fresh air circulation. Because most of them are arboreal (living in plants or trees), they need large plants to climb. Some require high humidity. Many like to be occasionally misted with water, and all need a regular source of dripping water to drink.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-199902 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-do-chameleons-need-in-their-tank.jpg\" alt=\"What do chameleons need in their tank?\" width=\"1090\" height=\"497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-do-chameleons-need-in-their-tank.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-do-chameleons-need-in-their-tank-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-do-chameleons-need-in-their-tank-768x350.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1090px) 100vw, 1090px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_chameleons_like_to_be_held\"><\/span>Do chameleons like to be held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Chameleons don&#8217;t like to be held. They don&#8217;t like human interaction and love to be in their own space. However, there are a few species of chameleons who don&#8217;t mind perching on their humans for a few minutes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_hard_is_it_to_care_for_a_chameleon\"><\/span>How hard is it to care for a chameleon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The natural habits of chameleons make them tricky to care for. Chameleons are arboreal, meaning they live exclusively in trees. They need cages with ample foliage for climbing and privacy, and the enclosure must be quite large.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_chameleons_good_beginner_pets\"><\/span>Are chameleons good beginner pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Remember that chameleons, in general, are <b>not good as a beginner reptile due to their complex needs and susceptibility to stress (especially while handling them) but if you are a seasoned reptile owner and are ready to take that next step the veiled chameleon might be for you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_need_to_know_before_getting_a_chameleon\"><\/span>What do I need to know before getting a chameleon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are some things you should know if you&#8217;re thinking about getting a chameleon:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chameleons Are Meant to Live Among the Trees.<\/li>\n<li>Chameleons Are Cold Blooded and Require Temperature Regulation.<\/li>\n<li>Chameleons Eat Bugs.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a Chameleon That Was Bred in Captivity.<\/li>\n<li>Chameleons Drink Water Off Leaves.<\/li>\n<li>Chameleons Are Loners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_chameleons_good_for_beginners\"><\/span>Are chameleons good for beginners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Remember that chameleons, in general, are <b>not good as a beginner reptile due to their complex needs and susceptibility to stress (especially while handling them) but if you are a seasoned reptile owner and are ready to take that next step the veiled chameleon might be for you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_chameleons_really_hard_to_take_care_of\"><\/span>Are chameleons really hard to take care of?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Chameleons are not that hard to take care of once you have their setup correct. Once the set up is correct it&#8217;s much easier to care for them. However, they do require more attention and vigilance than most other pets to ensure that they are happy and healthy.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y_9PmJAC3Z0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_take_to_take_care_of_a_chameleon\"><\/span>How much does it take to take care of a chameleon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>$750-$1,500 per year. It will cost you around $750 a year, up to a maximum of $1,500 per annum to own a chameleon. The actual amount you have to pay will depend on whether your chameleon gets ill, how much your vet charges, and whether you opted to take out pet insurance for your reptile.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_chameleons_make_good_pets\"><\/span>Do chameleons make good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For anyone looking for an exotic and unique companion, <b>the chameleon may be the perfect pet. They make an excellent choice for those sensitive to pet odors or noise and capture the eye of experienced and novice reptile owners alike.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_put_in_my_chameleon_tank\"><\/span>What should I put in my chameleon tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Chameleons should be housed individually.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose a well-ventilated terrarium or screened enclosure that&#8217;s at least 16 x 16 x 30 inches.<\/li>\n<li>Line the bottom of the habitat with reptile carpet, 2 to 3 inches of coconut fiber or reptile bark.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_put_at_the_bottom_of_a_chameleon_cage\"><\/span>What do you put at the bottom of a chameleon cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chameleons live in a variety of habitats, from <b>rainforests and lowlands to deserts, semi-deserts, scrub savannas, and even mountains. Many inhabit trees, but some live in grass or on small bushes, fallen leaves, or dry branches.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_hold_a_chameleon\"><\/span>Is it OK to hold a chameleon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It is possible to hold a chameleon but chameleons do not like being held and they don&#8217;t enjoy being petted either. Some can develop a tolerance for holding but they are much better suited to being left alone and observed from afar.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_chameleons_get_attached_to_their_owners\"><\/span>Do chameleons get attached to their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>No. <\/b><b>Reptiles don&#8217;t possess the emotional centers in their brains that mammals do to allow them to bond or anything to their owners. They associate people with threat or non-threat or at the most, positive experiences.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_chameleons_make_good_house_pets\"><\/span>Do chameleons make good house pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For anyone looking for an exotic and unique companion, <b>the chameleon may be the perfect pet. They make an excellent choice for those sensitive to pet odors or noise and capture the eye of experienced and novice reptile owners alike.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_chameleons_like_to_cuddle\"><\/span>Do chameleons like to cuddle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Avid Member. <b>Chameleons do not like to cuddle, and do not take mid day naps He could possibly be stressed out from randomly being wrapped in a towel, or some other health issue could be at hand.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-199903 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Do-chameleons-like-to-cuddle.jpg\" alt=\"Do chameleons like to cuddle?\" width=\"1062\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Do-chameleons-like-to-cuddle.jpg 900w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Do-chameleons-like-to-cuddle-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Do-chameleons-like-to-cuddle-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1062px) 100vw, 1062px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_chameleons_like_to_be_held\"><\/span>What kind of chameleons like to be held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 of the Best Chameleons to Keep as Pets<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Veiled Chameleon. Originating from Yemen and Saudi Arabia, veiled chameleons are one of the most popular types of chameleon and are considered a good first choice for any newbie owners.<\/li>\n<li>Panther Chameleon.<\/li>\n<li>Jackson&#8217;s Chameleon.<\/li>\n<li>Oustalet&#8217;s Chameleon.<\/li>\n<li>Flap-Necked Chameleon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_chameleon_a_high-maintenance_pet\"><\/span>Is a chameleon a high-maintenance pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chameleons are fascinating pets, but <b>they are high maintenance and you need to care for them properly to keep them happy and healthy. Proper care includes setting up and maintaining an enclosure appropriate for the species you have and taking care of its basic needs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_chameleons_hard_to_own\"><\/span>Are chameleons hard to own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A word of caution, though <b>Chameleons are very difficult to maintain and inexperienced reptile owners should not start with this reptile. Having said that, they are also not the most difficult exotic pet to take care of. Another important thing to note Chameleons don&#8217;t cuddle.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_chameleons_good_pets_for_beginners\"><\/span>Are chameleons good pets for beginners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Remember that chameleons, in general, are <b>not good as a beginner reptile due to their complex needs and susceptibility to stress (especially while handling them) but if you are a seasoned reptile owner and are ready to take that next step the veiled chameleon might be for you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_chameleons_easy_to_handle\"><\/span>Are chameleons easy to handle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Chameleons don&#8217;t like to be held. They don&#8217;t like human interaction and love to be in their own space. However, there are a few species of chameleons who don&#8217;t mind perching on their humans for a few minutes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_type_of_chameleon_to_have_as_a_pet\"><\/span>What is the best type of chameleon to have as a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Originating from Yemen and Saudi Arabia, <b>veiled chameleons are one of the most popular types of chameleon and are considered a good first choice for any newbie owners. They live between 6 to 8 years and vary between 10 and 24 inches in length depending on sex; females tend to be much smaller.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_chameleons_easy_pets_to_take_care_of\"><\/span>Are chameleons easy pets to take care of?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The natural habits of chameleons make them tricky to care for. Chameleons are arboreal, meaning they live exclusively in trees. They need cages with ample foliage for climbing and privacy, and the enclosure must be quite large.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_chameleon_is_the_friendliest\"><\/span>What type of chameleon is the friendliest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Best Pet Chameleons<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Panther Chameleon (Furcifer pardalis)<\/li>\n<li>Veiled Chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus)<\/li>\n<li>Jackson&#8217;s Chameleon (Chamaeleo jacksoni)<\/li>\n<li>Oustalet&#8217;s Chameleon (Furcifer oustaleti)<\/li>\n<li>Rudis Chameleon (Trioceros rudis\/Steinfeld) These gentle chameleons make excellent pets for a litany of reasons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ddaBJQafLnI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What do you need to care for a chameleon?Can a beginner take care of a chameleon?What do chameleons need in their tank?Do chameleons like to be held?How hard is it to care for a chameleon?Are chameleons good beginner pets?What do I need to know before getting a chameleon?Are chameleons good for beginners?Are&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":199901,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-do-you-need-to-care-for-a-chameleon.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190174"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=190174"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190174\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":199904,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190174\/revisions\/199904"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/199901"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=190174"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=190174"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=190174"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}