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Chameleons are very delicate creatures and don't like to be handled. Forced handling can cause stress, which leads to depressed immune systems and health problems. They do much better as display animals only. They also are not beginner animals. I don't know how much experience you've had, but I wouldn't consider a chameleon if you've only had one or two lizards before. They require high humidity but good ventilation, which can be a tricky combination. They also can be picky eaters, sometimes going on hunger strikes for no known reason. They are very slow to show symptoms of disease, so any symptoms should be taken very seriously and checked out by a vet. Unfortunately, it's diificult to find a vet that's had much experience with chams, and they can be difficult to treat.
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