I need to stop going into pet stores!!!

[Julia]

Thanks guys...im a sucker for big eyed reptiles/amphibians! What makes me want to help this store is the fact that they take in unwanted pets with very few questions asked, and re home them. They are not super knowledgeable about all the animals they receive...but the intent is there. If I can help them out in my spare time then it could turn into something really good in the long run. It makes me happy because I cant save them all and take them all home to pamper them... So this is the next best thing in my eyes!

[bshmerlie]

I think its great and a noble thing you are doing. In my younger days I use to volunteer at a humaine society (the pound) where I would go in and professionally groom the stray dogs in hope that it would help them get adopted. I could make poodle mixes look like show dogs....well almost. But the people who worked there were very thankful for what I did and I'm sure it helped. Sounds like you're doing the same kind of thing and you'll find its a great feeling. Keep it up.

[Deku]

Thanks guys...im a sucker for big eyed reptiles/amphibians! What makes me want to help this store is the fact that they take in unwanted pets with very few questions asked, and re home them. They are not super knowledgeable about all the animals they receive...but the intent is there. If I can help them out in my spare time then it could turn into something really good in the long run. It makes me happy because I cant save them all and take them all home to pamper them... So this is the next best thing in my eyes!

Good job. I wish there were more pets stores like these.

Out of sheer curiosoty. Are you planning on taking them to a vet?

[Julia]

Good job. I wish there were more pets stores like these.

Out of sheer curiosoty. Are you planning on taking them to a vet?

The Chameleon yes. After I get him well hydrated and fat he will need to have a small lump on his side looked at and probably drained.

[Kurt]

Good job, but don't let them take advantage of you.

[Julia]

Good job, but don't let them take advantage of you.

I will be careful. I hope to open a reptile refuge one day maybe when im rich (i wish) or retired. Volunteering at this store will help me gain experience with various types of animals. Its one thing to read all I can on a specific reptile/amphibian but its a whole new world actually touching and working with the animal in person.

@Deku I would not call myself an expert, just a nerd who reads everything I can on Veiled Chams ever since I got my baby one 3 months ago. I have been in contact with a breeder in the USA who has been giving me tips and advice. So far so good, I have him eating and drinking! Fingers crossed!

[Kurt]

I would not call myself an expert, just a nerd who reads everything I can on Veiled Chams

That's how one becomes an expert. You obsess over the material and before you know it you're the expert everyone turns to. It can be a boost to your ego, while at the same time it can be annoying.

[Deku]

The Chameleon yes. After I get him well hydrated and fat he will need to have a small lump on his side looked at and probably drained.

Jeez. Well congratulations. You are now a chameleon expert in my book! Thats really good because there arent many good reliable knowledge on them. All I know is that they are not animals ment to be indoors. I wanted one once, and a friend of mine who works as a reptile supplier(he pretty much supplies petstores with reptiles) and you wouldnt believe the stories he has on chams. He told me that they catch like alot of chameleons and only a very small percantage make it out alive. Like out of 400chams only 1-4of them will make it through the shipping and live on the store. So he said. he could be wrong but I still got freaked out about it. They are nice creatures though and you know what you are doing. So Iam glad that there might be a good future for chameleons out there. :P Being with owners like you. Lol that sounded corny but oh well.