Although rarely recommended for beginners, chameleons can be beautiful and exotic pets to keep in a home. While they were once difficult to find, chameleons for sale are more common nowadays than you think, thanks to the Internet. People interested in purchasing one of these creatures should ask some key questions and do some shopping around before deciding on the best panther chameleon breeders.

Here are some questions to consider:

How long have you been raising lizards for sale?

You want to choose breeders with experience since raising healthy chameleons is not something easily done by beginners. Sadly, many inexperienced breeders end up getting into breeding just to make some money off their pets, and this rarely produces hardy lizards.

What do you charge?

Chameleon pet prices do vary depending on where they are purchased and which breed is being purchased. The average price for a veiled chameleon through a national retail pet store chain is about $75. Panther chameleons are larger and usually more expensive. However, you should talk to several breeders who have chameleons for sale before deciding if the price being offered is a fair one.

How did you care for your chameleons?

You want to make sure that the breeders knows something about chameleon pet care so educate yourself then start asking questions. What type of housing did you use? What temperature did you keep the housing set out? Did you use gradient temperature or did you keep the temperature all the same throughout? Did you gut-load the insects you fed them? Did you use a drip system for watering? All of these questions not only show you are knowledgeable and hard to take advantage of but the answers you receive from breeders will tell you whether their chameleons for sale and their parents were well-cared for.

Remember that no matter how eager you are to purchase one of the chameleons for sale, you need to do your homework and find the right pet for your needs.