Question????

I ve been thinking about getting a jacksons chameleon at the end of this month, but ive been also thinking about getting a bearded dragon. Which is a better pet a chameleon (in general) or a bearded dragon? WHich is easier to care for? Is humidity hard to maintain for chameleons? Which is a hardier pet? WHich do you prefer? Id realy appreciate some advice.

Thanks
Andrew

My wife and I have a pair of Jackson's and two pairs of beardies. Both are relatively easy to care for, however, the Jackson's are quite a bit more susceptible to outside stressors such as children dogs, etc. Ours have adapted quite well and we have had no problems. We have heard other stories of Jackson's dropping dead from too much stress.

I'd have to say that the bearded dragon is a better bet because, even though you can't hold either one much, the bearded dragon seems to become attached to the owner more (especially if you handle it alot and hand feed it greens. Even though I've never personally had a jackson's, I have had a veiled, and he liked to stay in his cage more than my bearded dragon does.

Ohh, as an FYI, I'd say the bearded is easier to care for because if you have to go away for a couple of days (up to 1 1/2 weeks), the bearded will be okay, but the chameleon will become stressed and die (that's how mine finally passed away). Remember though, this is based on a veiled, not a jackson's, even though they are alot alike.