Help ! Chameleon in the family
t Chameleons are very popular pets nowadays , but many people just start to keep them without having the faintest idea what the care of such reptile involves .
What should you know about chameleons ? Chameleon are diurnal animals , which means they are active when we are , so we can see our pet and follow it in the daytime . Yet it is important to note that a chameleon in nor a do neither a cat : it does not require handling and affection . However , if you want to get it out of the terrarium , just do it . In addition , you can get it be used to your hands in a short time . Chameleons live for only 4-6 years , so we must take into account that none of them will be a long-life companion .
Is it hard to keep such an animal ? The fact is that chameleons are not the kind of reptiles we can keep the most easily . However , it is of course not a big problem if we pay attention to everything and ensure proper environment and food for our chameleon .
What costs does it have monthly to keep a chameleon ? Lighting with two light bulbs : 8-10 €.
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Animals as a food source ( feeder insects ), vitamins : 15-20 €. Coconut fibre on the bottom of the terrarium : a package of 5 € may be enough for 2 months .
What kind of daily tasks will I have if I launch myself into it ? Keeping a chameleon means you will have some daily tasks , so if you have a routine in which you cannot make it to have a few minutes for your pet in the morning and in the evening , there is no point in starting the whole thing . You have to feed and water it every day , in addition , feeder insects are always have to be coated with vitamins . It is necessary because bred insects do not have such a high nutritional value as their wild mates . Foraging should always happen not later than 4 pm , as it is important for the proper function of the digestive system . It is advisable to feed the animal early in the morning , soon after switching up the lights .
Another important task is to humidify the terrarium . It has to be sprayed abundantly every morning , namely we have to sprinkle the leaves and also the walls of the terrarium . The chameleon captures the sufficient amount of water from this vaporous air at a young age . Older animals ,