Chameleons are amazing creatures that make great pets! These amazing color-shifting critters originate from Madagascar, but you can find them all over the world, including your own neighborhood in Mililani. The Pet Hale sells chameleons along with everything you need to feed and care for them. It's not like taking care of a dog, but if you're prepared to learn about these fascinating lizards, chameleons make fascinating pets.

• High Humidity: Hawaii is already a great climate for creatures like chameleons, who thrive in hot, humid environments, but your home is most likely too cool and dry for one. Ask your friendly local pet shop for advice on cage heaters and humidifiers. The ideal amount of heat and humidity varies according to species.

• Feeding: Chameleons are carnivorous, and in the wild they eat anything from insects to smaller reptiles. You can stock up on crickets to feed your chameleon at The Pet Hale. It may be tempting to “hunt” for bugs around your house, but be careful! House insects are easily exposed to poisonous contaminants from the street or chemical runoff.

• Living Habits: Chameleons like to live alone! Don't make them share terrariums, or they might seriously injure each other. They also don't like to be handled, so chameleons are a great pet for someone who is happy to look but not touch. Chameleons don't usually live longer than 10 years, and male chameleons typically live the longest.

Call The Pet Hale at (808) 696-1083 to learn more about their selection of pet supplies and pet adoption policies or visit them online for specials.