Choosing a Starter Pet Chameleon by Type | 台北市立動物園資訊網

Chameleonsmaynotbethebestbeginnerreptile,butsometypesofchameleonsarebetterforinexperiencedpeoplethanothers.

There are a few common types of chameleons[1] that are kept as pets. Some chameleons have more difficult care requirements than others but no matter which type of chameleon you choose to care for, you should know how to make sure you are getting a healthy and captive bred pet.

First and foremost, choose a captive bred pet chameleon. Wild caught chameleons tend to be under tremendous stress from the capture and shipping process and are much more likely to be carrying a heavy parasite load. This combination of things makes it much more likely that a wild caught chameleon w...