Need advice IMMEDIATELY
I want to be absolutely clear: I have never owned a chameleon, and I have never, at any point, expressed interest in having one. I love reptiles and I already have an adorable leopard gecko, but I know that chameleons are a whole other matter, which is why I need help NOW.
I’m a nineteen-year-old college student living with my family. Earlier today, my mom and cousin went to run some errands; apparently, they thought it would be a great idea to “surprise” me with this little guy. Right now I’m just trying to do as much damage control as possible, hopefully until I can find someone qualified to take him or convince my mom and cousin to bring him back to the store.
Just tell me straight up: how much hell am I in for, what does he need in terms of lighting, humidity, enclosure, food, etc., and looking at these few pictures I managed to get does he look okay (I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s malnourished - they got him at PetSmart 😐). Please be honest but gentle - I know that these are not low maintenance pets, that I’m not qualified, but I was genuinely caught by surprise with him. Please just help me do whatever I can do for this poor creature at the moment.