The Beginner’s Guide to Owning a Chameleon

Owning a Chameleon: Everything You Need to Know

As an aspiring chameleon owner, you’ve got questions. Are chameleons hard to take care of? What do they eat? Where do they live? How big do they get? How do they change colors? And perhaps the most pressing of all: Where do I start? If that sounds like you, don’t worry. You’re in the right place! Our blog offers tips, tricks, and advice to guide beginners through the basics of owning and caring for a chameleon. We’re here to help you give your captivating, colorful pet a healthy and happy life.

Closeup of a green chameleon

Do Chameleons Bite?

Yes. Chameleons can and do bite when provoked. Fortunately chameleon bites are not very common, and your chameleon will give plenty of warning signs that it’s about to bite. Chameleons...

Do Chameleons Bite?

Yes. Chameleons can and do bite when provoked. Fortunately chameleon bites are not very common, and your chameleon will give plenty of warning signs that it’s about to bite. Chameleons...

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Colorful chameleon on a leaf

Is a Chameleon a Lizard?

Yes. A chameleon is a lizard. But even within the lizard family, chameleons are quite unique. Among other features, their unique eyes, feet, tongues, and tails, as well as their...

Is a Chameleon a Lizard?

Yes. A chameleon is a lizard. But even within the lizard family, chameleons are quite unique. Among other features, their unique eyes, feet, tongues, and tails, as well as their...

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Green-splotched chameleon on a person's hand

Chameleons as Pets: Everything to Consider Befo...

Each chameleon keeper has their own reason for loving to keep Chameleons as pets. Some keep chameleons as pets because they love watching their tongues dart out of their mouths...

Chameleons as Pets: Everything to Consider Befo...

Each chameleon keeper has their own reason for loving to keep Chameleons as pets. Some keep chameleons as pets because they love watching their tongues dart out of their mouths...

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Calculator and notebook to help budget for a chameleon

How Much Are Chameleons?

When you’re exploring the possibility of becoming a pet chameleon keeper, one of the first questions you’re likely to ask is “How much are chameleons?” Understandably, you want to know...

How Much Are Chameleons?

When you’re exploring the possibility of becoming a pet chameleon keeper, one of the first questions you’re likely to ask is “How much are chameleons?” Understandably, you want to know...

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Blue-green chameleon with purple spots, crawling across a branch

Can Chameleons Eat Dubia Roaches? Creating a Ba...

Can chameleons eat Dubia roaches? Yes! Chameleons can eat Dubia roaches. Most experienced chameleon keepers encourage new chameleon keepers to include Dubia roaches as part of their chameleon’s diet because...

Can Chameleons Eat Dubia Roaches? Creating a Ba...

Can chameleons eat Dubia roaches? Yes! Chameleons can eat Dubia roaches. Most experienced chameleon keepers encourage new chameleon keepers to include Dubia roaches as part of their chameleon’s diet because...

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Chameleon eating a feeder insect

What Do Chameleons Eat? Essential Foods for You...

When answering the question, “What do chameleons eat?” it’s important to make a distinction between chameleons in the wild and chameleons in captivity. Chameleons are mostly insectivorous opportunistic eaters, snatching...

What Do Chameleons Eat? Essential Foods for You...

When answering the question, “What do chameleons eat?” it’s important to make a distinction between chameleons in the wild and chameleons in captivity. Chameleons are mostly insectivorous opportunistic eaters, snatching...

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How Long Do Chameleons Live? Explore the Average Chameleon Lifespan

How Long Do Chameleons Live? Explore the Averag...

Most first-time chameleon keepers – and even some more experienced keepers – want to know how long they can expect their reptile pal to live. The answer is: It depends…...

How Long Do Chameleons Live? Explore the Averag...

Most first-time chameleon keepers – and even some more experienced keepers – want to know how long they can expect their reptile pal to live. The answer is: It depends…...

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Colorful chameleon with blue, green, and red splotches

How Do Chameleons Change Color?

Anyone who’s watched a movie like Tangled, or any other cartoon featuring a chameleon, has likely asked: How do chameleons change color? The short answer: crystals (nanocrystals, to be precise)....

How Do Chameleons Change Color?

Anyone who’s watched a movie like Tangled, or any other cartoon featuring a chameleon, has likely asked: How do chameleons change color? The short answer: crystals (nanocrystals, to be precise)....

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Are Chameleons Hard to Take Care Of?

Chameleons aren’t necessarily the easiest reptile to care for, especially for a first-time reptile owner. They’re not the hardest, either, once you know the basics. If you’re interested in owning a chameleon, get started by learning about their enclosure and dietary needs. Once you have a basic understanding of the responsibilities that go along with owning a chameleon, you can decide if this color-changing creature is the right fit for you.

Chameleons Care Guide for Beginners

Owning a chameleon is a big (but awesome) responsibility. Cost, nutrition, habitat, care—it’s a lot to learn, especially for a first-time reptile owner. This blog walks you through the basics of owning a chameleon so you’re equipped to give your pet a happy, healthy life.

Here you’ll find answers to all your many questions about chameleons. Learn how to take great care of your pet so you can prevent illness, meet their dietary needs, and keep them healthy and happy.

More Questions about Owning a Chameleon?

If there is a topic we haven’t covered that you’d like us to write about, or if you have questions or comments to share, our team is always willing to help out in any way we can. Email us anytime at team@dragonsdiet.com