All about the Chameleon Lizard
The chameleon lizard is very interesting because they are able to change colors. This is what often attracts people to them. However, what is important to understand is that they often become very easily stressed out and they are really good pets for someone who is just starting out. They have very specific living conditions and they do not like to be handled. This article is going to explain some more interesting facts about this lizard, so read on.
The tongue of the chameleon lizard is extremely long. They use this to catch their food such as bugs and other types of insects. They also tend to live in trees and their tails are great when it comes to helping hold them on to the branch because it can wrap around the branches of the trees.
If you are considering getting a chameleon lizard as a pet you will want to think about getting one that was actually raised by people rather than one that was raised in the wild. You will want to check it over first to make sure that it is healthy. You are going to want to watch it for a little bit to make sure that it can actually change colors. You are also going to want to be sure that it is active. If you are getting more than one, you will want to keep them separate from each other. This is important to understand because the males can fight with each other and become aggressive.
You are going to need a very large cage that is going to give your new pet plenty of room to move around. You will also need to be sure that your chameleon lizard has a lot of branches and such that it can climb on inside of its cage. It is also important to have a lot of foliage in there as well so that your lizard can snack on this. Take the time to ensure that the plants are not poisonous because you do not want to make your pet sick. Your new pet is going to need a lot of ventilation. Because of this, you may want to consider getting a cage that has netting on three out of the four sides. This is going to be best for your chameleon lizard.
Your lizard is not going to drink water out of a bowl. However, you are going to need to make sure that your pet is getting enough water to drink. You can place a drip container in the cage so that your pet can get water that way, or you can simply spray a mist into the cage and they can drink the water off of the leaves. If you are going to water your lizard in this manner, you are going to need to remember to mist the cage at least two times a day. This is very important, so if you do not have the time to do it you may want to get a drip bottle.
While the chameleon lizard is very interesting and can be a lot of fun to have as a pet, it can also be very time consuming. It is important to learn everything you can about it before you decide to own one. You want to be sure that you are able to provide for it appropriately. You never want to put the lizard in danger because you can not care for it. Spend time ensuring that you can give it the type of home that it requires before you purchase one. Look up individuals that have owned them in the past to find out what they suggest and how you can handle your lizard more appropriately.
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