WATCH THIS BEFORE YOU GET A CHAMELEON.. (Care Guide, Setup + Tips!)
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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
- Ever since I welcomed my lil sassy panther chameleon Carl into my life, I've been getting a TON of dm's asking me how to take care of him and asking if it's really as hard as most people say.. So today I'm going to be talking about EVERYTHING from cool facts about them, different chameleon species that are popular in the pet trade (veiled/yemen, jackson's and panthers), housing setup, lighting, humidity, food, common health issues & hopefully that will either deter or motivate you in your decision to get a chameleon! This is a video I've wanted to make for a long time, so I really hope that you guys find this useful!
TIME STAMPS :
General facts - 2:15
Which species is right for you? - 6:28
Females vs Males - 9:20
Housing - 10:19
Lighting - 14:38
Food - 17:13
Humidity - 19:33
Health Issues - 20:55
Enrichment - 25:20
VEGGIES/FRUITS TO GIVE YOUR BUGS (this website is amazing btw!!): www.chameleonf...
DISCLAIMER Even though I've made this video as a guide, still continue to do your research!! I'm not claiming to know everything about chameleons and there is a lot of different advice on the internet!
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**UPDATE**
just posted a new video talking about the negatives of having them as pets, def check it out if you're considering getting one just so you're totally prepared! ruclips.net/video/KKyVhyagfY8/видео.html
also i completely forgot to add that vitamins are a SUPER important part of your chameleon's diet!! you should get a multivitamin and dust it over their food once every 2 weeks. the one i currently use is the 'zoomed reptivite (without d3)'
also i've had a lot of questions from people confused on whether or not they should get a mesh or glass enclosure, and i'd say it mostly boils down to the humidity of where you live. so even though a place like las vegas gets really hot, the humidity is very low so you'd still want to get a glass enclosure vs in florida you'd get a mesh because it's very humid
hope that sums it up! :)
I really want to get one but my mom thinks it will stink up my room. Is that true? Even if I keep it clean
Hello, I have a question. Since I live in Arizona, should I get a mesh terrarium or glass terrarium? Also, do I need a humidifier ( again since I live in Arizona )? One last question, what size exo terra tank do you use? Thanks!
@@Usurno1 You have to actively keep their enclosures clean and they won't smell.
@@vuunda2 Hi! I live in Arizona too, and while I don't own a chameleon, I do own a ball python. I'd get a glass terrarium because the humidity in my home is usually around 30-40% which is much too low for a BP or chameleon. If you cannot keep the humidity up with moss, EcoEarth, live plants, etc. I would recommend an auto-mist or drip system so you aren't spending most of your time misting the tank and stressing out your chameleon. A lot of people use mesh enclosures because chameleons like humidity but absolutely need high airflow. When mesh tanks are used, there is always both an auto-mister and drip system, all bioactive, you name it. The room its in is generally kept humid, not just the tank. So with a glass enclosure, you cannot cover the mesh top like you can with a snake or it could make the chameleon very sick. The size of tank depends on the type of chameleon, Megan said the perfect dimensions for different types at 10:20. Some may need a larger tank depending on how active they are and how big they get, but most don't.
Gilliahn P. Thank you! I really appreciate it!
Do i want a chameleon? Yes.
Am i going to get one? No.
Did i watch the whole video? Yes.
I’m getting a panther chameleon
i’m getting a chameleon when i move out you cannot stop me
Cause she's hot? Yes.
@@69incher what has that got anything to do with me wanting an animal😸
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Megan: "I don't want to get a dog yet bc they're really high maintenance"
Also Megan: *gets Carl*
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
My mom said that
Why😆😆😆
Everybody’s like dogs are too much responsibility they are but basically anything else is more high maintenance
my mom: no you cannot get a fish you will never take care of it
also my mom: *lets me get a snake and mabye a chameleon*
bonus me: was quite literally the one who had the job of caring for my sisters fish
Ah yes thanks you all of those pictures are amazing and not blurred out at all
Literally how did she do that
So good quality my eyes hurt looking at
It
Right
it orobably got blurred due to copyright
Would be nice to see some of them… makes me want to stop watching cause it’s pointless
Me glaring at my goldfish: “Why can’t you be that cool, Bruce?”
Gurl.....Bruce is his own person don't compare!! Did you like it when your mama compared you to the girl with the best grades in school hmmmmmmm. U think not... 🧐
I understand 😫
YOU LEAVE BRUCE ALONE
#JusticeForBruce!
Just so you don’t have to do it yourself:
General facts: 2:15
What Species: 6:28
Female vs Male: 9:20
Housing: 10:19
Lighting: 14:38
Food: 17:13
Humidity: 19:33
Health issues: 20:55
Thank me later!!!
Guys he/she said thank him later gosh
Rebeca Cuellar ???
Rebeca Cuellar what???
Thank you
Leo Breezy Np
I don’t plan on getting a chameleon I just came for sassy Carl
Same same haha
Those blurred out pictures are so perfect and so detailed
the best part of this video is the fact I can see all of the picture examples of chameleons
what's with that? why blurred out?
Copyright
Me, never going to get a chameleon, but still watching because I love Megan
Same
yup, I'm just studying italian while watching. It's super interesting, but I know I aint getting one
💚❤💙
Me too I am want a Pomeranian dog and watching this lol
Haha
I've been wanting a chameleon so bad, but after watching this it's making me think twice... I actually really appreciate you being honest in saying that they might hate you and never want to be held, cuz it's exactly what I don't want! Great video, thanks so much for the information!
Truly, thank you.
So if that's your main concern go to a breeder and meet the chameleon. I went to an expo today and met a wonderful chameleon that hated everyone else but when I tried to handle him he crawled up to my shoulder and chilled there lol and there was another one that loved everyone so find a local breeder and get to know the chameleon
"Taking care of a chameleon is not that hard"
me: *watches full video*
me: okay, I'd rather just have a child
Hahah same it’s like so much stuff
Idk if it’s just me, but are all the pictures blurred out for you guys too??
Yes it might be copyright
This is the first video I have watched from her...
SHE SOUNDS SO SWEET AND HER EYES ARE BEAUTIFULLLLLLLL
Why the blur? Do I have to be 18+ to watch a chameleon?
do I want a chameleon? no. am I going to watch 27 minutes of Megan talkin about her chameleon? of course :)
youre so sweet!😭
I will get one mee buyyy one
Get a life dude life is short. Watch 30 seconds and i am leaving. Bye!
I'm a man and every time you said "GURL" I felt so encouraged
I was going to say this hahahha
Everytime Carl spoke, I howled laughing 🤣
Megan: *keeps Karl with her while talking*
Karl: let me go!! LET ME GOOOOO!!!
I needed this video tbh👀
life goal: be as chill as megan
😁💕
megan: •exists• carl: *no*
yes you dont know that megan exists
cant watch anymore. very interested but you keep blurring out the pictures. so annoying. made it to 7mins lol
Hey Megan, great video. I'm glad to see more people taking an interest in chameleons!
“So you really think you want a chameleon?” *slaps face*
Cold Blooded Imagination that’s super cool, thanks!
FUNNY!!!!
My Cham is sometimes to social and just knocks on the windows and when I am about to ask him what’s happening that thing walks on my hand and just goes out very gently🤡 I let him out everyday and sometimes he is so bored that he is swinging on his tail waiting until I get him haha these animals are so funny😂😂
This video has really helped me with my Jackson Chameleon thanks a lot but I do have more questions
1. How often should I clean his cage?
2. He opens his mouth a lot is that okay I know you said that could be a problem
3. I know you said this was a personality thing but how do get them more comfortable with you
4. I turn off his heat lamp at night from 8am-8pm is that okay?
5. He only wants to eat every other day or like 4 times a week is that okay?
6. How can I keep his cage extra humid? I give him a "shower" every once awhile to make sure he is hydrated.
6. Thanks for your help all feed back appreciated
his little hand holding on your collarbone, im dying from cutness
My Chameleon died few months ago, he was a wailed chameleon. He was 7 years old, so he lived a good long Life ❤️🕊
@Lucy Mendoza Araiza probably not lol that’s usually a chameleon’s life span
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
R.I.P
@@mrwee2799??
I still love when Carl talks lol 🤣🤣🤣
I like seeing someone who may not understand the science fully but gets it well enough to do her research properly and do it well
Why did you insert the random clips/pics if you were just going to blur them out? Why not just leave them out for that matter. Not trying to be rude, just curious.
Pretty sure Billie Eilish wrote “Ocean Eyes” about u
add me @ Instagram/coldbloodedimagination or check out our RUclips for any questions I can help with I own several panther chameleons you can see everything on our page
Indeed 🥺
I KNOW RIGHT
@Bob Humphrey what? 💀
SIMP.
This video was so interesting now I want a chameleon
I know that yall came here from "when a chameleon trusts you"
Guilty
Oooof you got me here.
Yup 🤣
Bro is a god
Busted.
I'm in Canada and humidity is such an issues, glad to hear glass isn't always the devil!
Me sitting here watching her talk about chameleons while I live in Colorado with 4% humidity: 👁👄👁
That is what a drip line and mister is for ;)
I watched this after getting one and he literally is sitting on my head right now. Hes a baby veiled chameleon and he loveessssss being held :(
holly that’s so cute
I just barely got a baby vield chameleon and he’s so freaking awesome and I named him Rango
OMG... this video is awesome!!! I am going to be rescuing a chameleon from an auto mechanic shop... the sooner the better. I had no idea what I was getting myself into, even though I'm planning to find him/her a new home ASAP. I really appreciate your information and your very entertaining and engaging way of presenting it. Wishing you all the best. xoxoxo
Is it just me or are all your pictures blurred out
Girl I don't need a time stamp, Ima watch all of it 😉
🤗💕💕
When it slapped her!!😂
I know only the basics, last night petsmart had a sale for reptiles (which I disagree because pets are not Christmas presents/objects), so for the safety of this very lively and happy veiled chameleon me and my bf bought him. We bought a temp encloser and you video helped me a lot! It's super spunky and I'm happy he's doing good so far.
Heck yes I love it! Just make sure he’s in a screen cage, not a glass or plastic one, so he can’t see his reflection! He will hate seeing his reflection!
Why’s everything blurred out?
Personally I was never interested in reptiles but girl you changed my mind completely. Now I'm thinking about getting a "Carl" instead of a rabbit or cat. He is so lovely 😃💙
Aww you're so cute talking about chameleons! Your face lights up! I hope this is related to what you're going to uni for in the fall because it clearly is for you!
thank youu🥺 and yeah ill be takin zoology!
It's vomiting. Chamaleons are not pets. This is one of the causes of the decrease of chamaleons population in their natural ecosystems. Human ignorance is so sad.
@@carmenmariaperez382 Yeah no.Main reason for decrease in population is habitat loss.Only a small amount get captured and get into the pet trade.Most chameleons available to buy are born and raised in captivity and have been for generations.
He's just chilling on her 😂
Great video! Fun fact: as Megan mentioned chameleons see in UV range..when thet turn black when they're fighting, and retreat, they actually help themselves become "invisible" to the winning aggresor! Their lungs have "sacs: like bird lungs ad they can go from "hot air balloon" shape to pencil thin by sucking/expelling air from their lungs, Unreal lil guys!
Carl's voice was spot on! LOVE it! My cham doesn't want anything to do with anyone, hoping that changes some as he gets older.
I’ve had my chameleon for over three years now and my husbandry still isn’t the best- his colors are pretty dull but they’re not sickly (he used to be brown- he’s a panther chameleon) and I feel pretty bad. I live in Georgia (USA) and can’t get too much to help him out due to my mother (I’m 17 but still can’t drive or anything).
I put him on vitamins almost a year ago and he’s recovered quite a bit- he’s still a strong chameleon that climbs a lot, loves crickets (and the occasional horn worm now), has an attitude and is pretty strong. He’s currently shedding, too.
Wish I could do better for him but I don’t have the resources sadly- but I love him so much anyways. He doesn’t have to be super colorful and vibrant for me to love him anyways (he’s an odd color of traffic cone orange and green- it’s a weird mix, but he’s still a cutie).
This video was quite informative still, dunno why I felt the need to comment but yeah.
you should try to re home
What a beautiful Cham you have. To the viewers; Chameleons are not like other lizards, they are smart and bond to you. They generally move slow and think. I let mine get out of the cage and walk a series of vines along the wall to a tall dresser. He loves to look at himself in the mirror, or hang out high and rule over his empire. If I walk to the cage with the door open and he is sunning himself, he starts to walk out worried I will shut his door. That is problem solving. I just love these creatures.
I've been having my Cham for a year so idk why I'm on here lol ...I just love chams, My Loki has been one of the most enjoyable experiences in my life. When I got him, he was extremely malnourished but now he's like a little king haha
“These are my notes” 🥴🥴 girl that is a 11 page essay
I love how you talk about this topic and explain things, I could totally imagine you having a tv show or a zoo where you explain stuff about animals Steve-Irwin-like :)
aww thank you!! 🥺💕
Just a shame about the swearing! My kids want to learn, not with that trashy mouth 🙄
@@paulmartin5803 ok Paul then don’t let them watch it ya fucking neek no one acc asked if you want your kids to watch it or not 💀
Why are all the images blurred in the video?
I literally keep putting this vid all over again I watched it over an over an over again like 9 times! ・w・
I'm trying to listen to you, but Carl's little side mission to escape is too cute 😂
I just found homegirl on my suggestions and she just became my favorite!!!!! I love the way she talks so straight up lol
I fucking died when you called him “nosy as fuck” 😂😂
I clicked on this for chameleon stuff but loved your view point of the cold climate like me. Your eyes are so great I was distracted.
I'm a self taught painter for art but your eyes are beautiful. Sorry for my gander.
I really want a chameleon and have done research about them. I’m trying to learn as much as I can so I can give them the best proper care possible.
same here!
YALL ARE SO CUTE! you’re a great chameleon mama 💙💚
thaanks!😘
nope, she's wrong a lot
hey danny boy, why don’t you kindly fuck off 🖕🏻
@@dannyboy1999 man shut up 😒
@@chericawaves lol
I'm from Hawaii and just found a jackson's chameleon a couple days ago! They live at the higher elevations where it gets colder at night like where I live, so it makes sense since they're from a mountain region. I didn't know that! But they're super cute. I've had to move a couple before because sometimes they climb up our screen doors so I move them back to the trees.
Not only are you absolutely gorgeous, you are knowledgeable, humble and have a supa mega sized heart! You keep learning and helping us learn as well sweetheart! Your dream to become a zoologist will come to fruition! Dust off the haters and keep that amazing mindset and personality ❤
Recently decided I might want a chameleon so I’m doing all the research and I love that you included differences for different environments. I live in Florida so its nice to know I need to consider that. Thanks!
This was very informative, lots of love from South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤️
thank you!!💕
I’m glad to see he is so light and he looks really happy
Why is it blurry??
I would never get a chameleon but I watched the whole thing cuz girl your passionate about animals oh my God it was so Incredible to see you going on almost 30 minutes talking so passionately 🤩🤩
thank youu🥺💕
"Carl loves staring outside the window being nosy af"
I’m so confused why are all the photos you share for examples blurred out….
FINALLY!! Someone talks about all the blurred parts of this videos.
I don't get the point of this unless she is trying to censor something. Lol. Why would she censor her chameleon though??
Omg woww soo beautiful! The color, so vibrant, and mesmerizing!!! And i dont mean the chameleon!! Your eyes 😍😍 my god !!!
omg what a simp.. cringgeeeee
Hey girl! How are you doing?
I just wanted to pop here and tell you how happy I am for you getting into college and not giving up on your dreams!
I know how scary life is and I admire you so much!
I am too majoring in Biology and I plan on working with reptiles too (specially sea turtles) 💛
I just wanted to say thank you for being such an example for me!! I seriously consider you one of my close friends girl!
YOU ROCK 🤟🏻
Megan convincing me to buy a chameleon
Those demons hiss bro like they're scary af hell no
Doctor lol
Why are all the additional images blurred out? Did I miss something?
No joke that they all have their own personality... I have two Veiled. Bowie, my male and older one; SUPER friendly, likes climbing me, eats outta my hand, reaches for me at feeding time. Culture, total opposite... feed me, water me, spray my habitat and f**k all the way off.
I want a chameleon so bad but when she said I’ll have to get BUGS and take care of them....👀
Well crickets
I don’t have a chameleon, but I have a bearded dragon. It will probably be a little different, but this is how I do.
Get a large cricket keeper with the black tubes. Put your crickets inside.
The last step is, buy orange cube cricket food, and put it in.
When clearing it out, take the tubes out and empty everything in the trash.
@@ClintRayJohnson i cant keep my crickets alive very long even with egg carton and orange cube yet they keep dropping. Any tips?
@@bubble1778 no, not really sorry :(
my only tip is dont get them from petsmart or petco. those crickets are cheap and really not well-bred. theres a store in iowa called pet supplies plus, and those crickets last me for a good month. also use flukers orange cube, theres nothing youre doing wrong
I'm getting either a Veiled Chameleon or a Panther Chameleon soon!
I'm gonna name it Chameleonardo Da Vinci
im late but if you see this, did you get it and how are they??
A chameleon care surprisingly easy to care for. Ive had mine for nearly 3 years now. No need to get a thermometer or check of humidity. Buy a quality light. Buy a timer. Mist the cage up to 2 times a day. Feed it up to 3 times a day as a juvenile and every other day as an adult. Rinse and repeat. For the enclosure. I recommend building one 24x24x36 at the very minimum. All screen enclosure. My adult started to look really stress in a glass enclosure. But neutralized after I built the screen. Unless youre not willing to put the daily time into it and consider the enclosure size later on. Dont bother. One more important things. Maintenance. Keep the enclosure clean. Live plants are appreciated but not required
Subbed! Really interesting and amazing ! The chameleons ok too 😂
i can see carl is well taken care of and he is so cute!!
I loved this video I’m looking into getting a snake or a lizard for my son’s but I definitely need to do more research because I don’t want anything to go wrong please make a snake video too🙏🙏🙏
i can def do one in the future, snakes are an amazing beginner pet! 🤗
Thank you so much for doing research and not just blindly getting a pet!!!
Leopard geckos are amazing first pets!! They’re beautiful and super easy!
Her: Talking about mesh inclosuers
Me: *laughs in Seattle*
I live in NZ and therefore can’t get a chameleon :( Guess I’ll just have to live vicariously through your videos 😗✌️
Just thought I'd add a quick note from my experience to the conversation; please be aware that the water build up in a reptibreeze has the potential to ruin your furniture. I kept quite a lot of moss at the bottom of my cage, and because of the amount of water and moisture that would seep down into that moss, which would then leak out the mesh sides, its completely destroyed the wooden dresser that I had the cage on. If I had changed the layout of the cage, or added panels to the bottom i couldve avoided this, but for those (like me) who aren't aware that the enclosure can do this, take precautions :) once I knew that it was doing this I was able to fix the issues.
Chameleon is my dream pet when I get my own place.
I got a Madagascar chameleon.He is so chill.He is very sleepy and sleeps all day.he doesn't like to change colours
We get chameleons where I live (South Africa) they are amazing and always have to be moved off of roads. Love these guys. They are so sassy
You definitely inspired me to follow through! I just got a male baby veiled chameleon :) his name is Tonks!
is he nice
@@jasmine_joyce ya know I recently changed his name to “Mad Eye Moody” from Harry Potter as well because he’s so moody!! Once he’s out he’s okay.. not the nicest.. but he doesn’t like me very much. Haven’t gotten bit but he’ll hiss at me still.
I do plan on getting a chameleon! And I am so thankful for this video it really helped a lot!
This video is such a big help and it gives facts ( not opinions) and is very true I highly recommend this video to people who want a chameleon and need the information
my sister had to give me her chameleon in a very short period of time and i know absolutely nothing so hopefully this video will help me lol i will most definitely me spending most of my time for a while learning how to take care of him. i hope i can take good care of him the way im supposed to, he only deserves love.
i dont even know what type he is im screwed
im honestly kinda nervous because ive only ever had the same bearded dragon, hamsters,cats, and dogs so im kinda nervous um did i mention im nervous. im confident i can take good care of him im just nervous lol
i guess i could start off by asking my sister how shes taken care of him so far since shes had him for a long time and he’s perfectly healthy
Mesmerized by your eyes, my goodness I wish I had blue eyes 😭😭😭🤩🤩🤩
I have a veild chemelion he’s really sassy but loves when I hold him his name is rick
Wow, her eyes are so pretty and metallic blue, idk if its real or eye contacts but either way they are gorgeous!
SIMP.
this is VERY off topic but...
HOW ARE HER EYES SO PRETTY 🥺
Looking at Carl makes me jealous cause, Randall (my Cham) hates me, I have to trick him to get on my hand (I don’t grab him) I let him out of his cage, I leave it open and once he’s on the door he runs away from my hand, then accidentally grabs my other hand and I take him outside to a plant where he runs wild. During that I clean his cage to have him have fun, and later he’ll have a clean cage!
You’re the cutest mum ever!! Carl is so cool! Btw what’s your lip combo??
thanks!! 😝 and i wore mac cork liner with myth
And lots of plastic surgery
@@justfriccoff3363 :/
@@justfriccoff3363 :///
Please keep us up today with anything you find knew, thankyou for all the information xx
Literally thank u💖I can’t thank u enough I try to do as much research before knowing if I am ready and I clicked on a video and she was stressing me out😭but u helped me understand more and feel more calm in a way so thank u:)
When you’re taking your chameleon to the vet how are you supposed to give them light(and the humidity)??