Want a chameleon, need help!

[u/Altruistic-Yard4108]

So recently I’ve been wanting a panther chameleon, I was looking at them at petco. Since I was already in petco I looked into their chameleon kits thinking I would buy one for said panther chameleon. After research I learned that the chameleon kits from petco is actually really horrible for pet chameleons. I was wondering if anyone knows of a good chameleon kit that’s fairly priced. I ask for a kit bc I need the supplies to be easy to get as in deal with my parents.

[u/Acceptable-Rest-5677]

Hey! I’m not sure there’s going to be an easy kit or cheap price for Chameleons. You’re right the petco kit is absolutely awful though

They are notoriously difficult reptiles to keep, and most people don’t recommend them to new keepers.
Are you 100% sure you have the means to care for one? I’m mostly wondering since your parents and cost are a concern. Is there a specific reason you’re drawn to them? The community here might be able to recommend alternatives if they aren’t compatible with your life currently

If you are still interested however, Reptifiles has a care sheet and shopping list that might be helpful :)

[u/Altruistic-Yard4108 → u/Acceptable-Rest-5677]

Hi thank you for responding, as for parents and money it isn’t as big as an issue as I might have made it seem, for my parents they did not necessarily said to not make things so difficult, it is more coming from me as to not add burdens to them, and as cost it will be coming from my pocket, if more money is needed it would js require more time. The panther chameleon attracted me bc of its vibrant colors tbh.