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ok I've been thinking about maybe getting a lizard in the future and i like chameleons and I've been doing some research and im leaning towards the Jackson's Chameleon can anyone tell me about there personal experiences with them.thanks
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I don't own a Jacksons chameleon but i have heard that they required very specific care i.e. misting systems and such. I have a Veiled Chameleon and would recomend one of these as a beginner chameleon. Chameleons are a whole different lizard. The most common problem encountered with chameleons is dehydration. Since they don't drink from a bowl they depend on other sources like water dripping on leaves and they also get moisture from the food that they eat. It is also important that you give the crickets food that will keep them full and hydrated. But both these animals do very well in captivity if given the correct conditions. But i have to stress that getting your Chameleon from a reputable breeder or supply store.
Here is an exelent caresheet on Veiled Chameleons.
http://www.kingsnake.com/rockymounta.../RMHveiled.htm
Here is an very good site on Jackson's Chameleons.
http://www.kingsnake.com/rockymounta.../RMHveiled.htm
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Damien
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I read on these forums that a good trick for the dew or drip drinking critters is to put ice cubes on the lid (if it is screen) that way as they melt they drip. I think it was like soul of fire or something who suggested this but it sounds like a great idea to me!
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You can do that. I put one every morning. But the first chance i get i am getting one of those drippers.
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Damien
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how long do chameleons live :?: thanks
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They can live as along as 7 years but 4 to 5 being the norm. Females live somewhat shorter lives. This holds true for Veileds i dont know for Jackson's.
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Damien
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1.0 1994 Ball Python 3800 Grams.
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heres the pics
Oh as far as misting. You know those personal misters that you can buy from walmart. I got one yesterday turned it on this morning and it works great. You fill the bottle up with watter and pump it up, then you turn the valve to half way of full on. It lasts around 10 minutes if you pump it up full. It great because it lets our a very fine mist that collects on plants and waters the plant and provides drinking water for your chameleon. It also has a clip so you can hang it inside the cage or you can run the hose that it comes with into the tank.
Here is what it looks like.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...310762548&rd=1
Here is what it lookslike
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Damien
0.1 2001 Ball Python 1200 grams.
1.0 1994 Ball Python 3800 Grams.
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