Do chameleons make good pets? | Episode 38

Chameleons have the repuatation of being 'advanced' reptiles but are they really that hard and do they make good pets? If you've ever been interested in chameleons, this is the episode for you! We will be talking about all of the challenges that come with this species. Get early access to episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wild-type-podcast/subscribe Follow the podcast: - https://www.instagram.com/thewildtypepodcast/ - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildtypepodcast - Merch: https://my-store-efee6d.creator-spring.com Follow Neptune the Chameleon: - https://www.youtube.com/c/NeptunetheChameleon/ - http://instagram.com/neptunethechameleon - https://tiktok.com/@neptunethechameleon - http://facebook.com/neptunethechameleon - https://www.neptunethechameleon.com Follow Lyssa's Lizards: - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmZaN6Q4yOt1j36J0-Ml6LQ - https://www.instagram.com/lyssaslizards - https://www.tiktok.com/@lyssaslizards - https://m.facebook.com/p/Lyssas-Lizards-100064470381677/ 00:00 Neighborhood critters 04:38 Do chameleons make good pets? 07:39 Chameleons are expensive 11:16 There is so much misinformation 16:12 Have to understand UVB and supplements 21:18 Realistic expectations for handling 29:55 Larger enclosure requirements 31:08 Huge variety of species 32:08 They have a shorter lifespan 37:34 Must pay close attention 40:35 Why chameleons are awesome 43:58 Should you bring your reptile out and about? 51:24 Bug escape stories