I was talking to a veterinarian a while ago, and she mentioned the many cases of interesting animals coming in and not being cared for properly. It's usually the ignorance of the owner of how to take care of them. Very cool pets, such as chameleons and sugar gliders, actually have a little higher maintenance than many other pets.
Chameleons need lots of heat lamps in their cages. They need places to climb. They have a specific diet. Just one sugar glider needs plenty of space to roam. They need branches and climbing trees, and also have a very specific diet.
For any potential pet, please research their needs. The vet I talked to said that anyone who came in with a chameleon usually had it for a year before it died. This is an all too common trend.
Even worse is the fact that pets are taken from the wild, their natural habitat. So often are they dumped in pet stores, and then taken in and not cared for properly.
Always do your homework. Sometimes you might find certain pets to be just too much work.
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