What a veiled chameleon really costs
$6,000 lifetime$1,470 first year$750 a year afterBreakdown
A veiled chameleon costs about $80 at PetSmart, but the tall screen cage, T5 UVB, basking lamps, plants and a misting system add roughly $320–$900 (typically near $580) before it comes home. After that, live insects, gut-load, supplements, a UVB tube and electricity run about $350 a year, and the yearly reptile-vet visit adds about $150. Females can lay eggs without a male, and egg binding is one of the costlier emergencies.
- Life expectancy
- 5–8 years
- Size
- Males 18–24 in nose to tail, females 14–18 in
- Care level
- High
- Price
- $80–$200
- Setup
- About $580
- Insurance
- Available
Estimate for: One adult veiled chameleon in a 24×24×48 in screen cage with T5 HO UVB, two basking bulbs, live plants and an automatic mister plus dripper, fed gut-loaded live insects. Space needed: Screen cage of at least 24×24×48 in for one adult (ReptiFiles, Dubia.com); house alone.
Lifetime cost$6,000
First year $1,470Then about $750 a year
Where the money goes each year
A typical year for a veiled chameleon, with typical spending in an average-cost area, no insurance.
- Illness and injury (average)$250
- Live feeder insects (adult)$180
- Annual reptile-vet exam + fecal test$150
- Electricity for heat, UVB and mister$58
- Gut-load diet for feeder insects$36
- Basking bulb replacements$28
- UVB tube replacement (ReptiSun 5.0 T5 HO, 22 in)$25
- Calcium and multivitamin powders$21
- Typical year$750
Most years land between $580 and $1,180. Items replaced on a cycle are spread across the years.
Setup and the first year
For veiled chameleons, the equipment costs far more than the animal.
Bringing it home
- Price: Pet store or breeder$140
- 24×24×48 in screen chameleon cage$150
- T5 HO UVB fixture + tube (22–24 in)$78
- Two 50 W basking bulbs + dome fixtures$88
- Automatic misting system + dripper$150
- Digital thermometer/hygrometer$13
- Live plants and climbing vines$97
- New-pet reptile-vet exam$100
- Fecal parasite test$60
- To bring them home$880
Running costs in year one
- Live feeder insects (adult)$180
- Gut-load diet for feeder insects$36
- Calcium and multivitamin powders$21
- UVB tube replacement (ReptiSun 5.0 T5 HO, 22 in)$25
- Basking bulb replacements$28
- Electricity for heat, UVB and mister$58
- Illness and injury (average)$250
- Year-one running costs$600
First-year total: $1,470.
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Your lifetime estimate$6,000
First year $1,470Then about $750 a yearOver 7 years
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- Illness and injury (average)$250
- Live feeder insects (adult)$180
- Annual reptile-vet exam + fecal test$150
- Electricity for heat, UVB and mister$58
- Gut-load diet for feeder insects$36
- Basking bulb replacements$28
- UVB tube replacement (ReptiSun 5.0 T5 HO, 22 in)$25
- Calcium and multivitamin powders$21
- Typical year$750
What to buy
The gear and supplies in this estimate, matched to a veiled chameleon. Each link searches Amazon for the right type and size.
- 24×24×48 in screen chameleon cageSetup, typically about $150See on Amazon
- T5 HO UVB fixture + tube (22–24 in)Setup, typically about $78See on Amazon
- Two 50 W basking bulbs + dome fixturesSetup, typically about $88See on Amazon
- Automatic misting system + dripperSetup, typically about $150See on Amazon
- Digital thermometer/hygrometerSetup, typically about $13See on Amazon
- Live plants and climbing vinesSetup, typically about $97See on Amazon
- Gut-load diet for feeder insectsOngoing, typically about $36 a yearSee on Amazon
- Calcium and multivitamin powdersOngoing, typically about $21 a yearSee on Amazon
- UVB tube replacement (ReptiSun 5.0 T5 HO, 22 in)Ongoing, typically about $25 a yearSee on Amazon
- Basking bulb replacementsOngoing, typically about $28 a yearSee on Amazon
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Health costs to plan for
| Condition | What it is | Typical treatment | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metabolic bone disease | PetMD lists metabolic bone disease first among common veiled chameleon problems, calls for 10–12 hours of UVB a day and alternating calcium with and without D3, and lists swollen joints and lethargy among signs that need a vet. Source | Exam ($86–$118), X-rays, calcium/D3 therapy and rechecks ($77 each at Gentle Vet); estimate built from those fees | $150–$500 |
| Egg binding (dystocia) | PetMD lists dystocia (a stuck egg) among common problems. Females need a laying bin: Dubia.com suggests about 12 in wide by 8 in deep, and Furry Critter Network at least 12 in deep with moist sand or soil. Source | Furry Critter Network: surgery for egg binding runs $500 to well over $1,000 | $500–$1,200 |
| Respiratory infection | PetMD lists respiratory infections and recommends a screen cage rather than glass for ventilation. Furry Critter Network says a full workup with imaging, bloodwork, culture and injectable antibiotics easily reaches $400–$800. Source | Exam, imaging, bloodwork, culture and a course of injectable antibiotics | $400–$800 |
| Internal parasites | PetMD lists internal and external parasites; Dubia.com recommends a 3-month quarantine for new animals. A fecal test is $61 at Forever Vets, and Furry Critter Network says a simple medication course is about $20. Source | Exam and fecal test, dewormer ($20–$100) and a recheck (estimate from clinic fees) | $100–$300 |
The yearly estimate includes an average of $250 for illness and injury. Insurance is available for this pet; turn it on in the calculator to compare.
What drives the cost
- Water is the hidden setup cost: chameleons won't drink from a bowl (PetMD), so owners mist several times a day by hand or buy an automatic misting system ($135–$203) plus a dripper ($15).
- The cage is tall and mostly screen: a 24×24×48 in screen cage is about $127–$150, while a PVC-and-screen hybrid of the same size is $299–$349.
- Plan on a new T5 HO UVB tube about once a year (Zoo Med's 12-month guidance, about $25); PetMD's stricter every-six-months rule would double that line.
- Every insect gets dusted with calcium and fed a gut-load diet for 1–3 days first (ReptiFiles, PetMD), so calcium and multivitamin powders and gut-load are a small but permanent add-on to the insect bill.
- Juveniles eat as many insects as they will take every day until about 9 months (ReptiFiles, Dubia.com), and PetMD puts them at 12–20 small crickets a day, so year one's insect bill runs well above the adult figure here.
- PetSmart says veiled chameleons are for advanced reptile owners; they are solitary and don't like handling, so plan on one per cage.
Is it legal where you live?
Hawaii bans veiled chameleons outright: they are illegal to import, possess or transport, and harboring one to breed, sell or release can bring a felony charge and a fine of up to $200,000. New Jersey requires an exotic-animal possession permit for any reptile not on its exempt list, and no chameleons are on it. In Florida, veiled chameleons are an established invasive species, but they are not on FWC's prohibited or conditional lists, so pet ownership needs no special permit; releasing one is illegal and collecting them for sale requires a permit.
Restricted or banned in: Hawaii, New Jersey.
Cities and counties can have their own rules. Check locally before you buy.
- Pet store or breeder
- $80–$200
- Lifetime
- $6,000
How this estimate is built
Every line, with the typical, thrifty and generous figures and where each comes from.
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| Item | Typical | Basis and sources | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | |||
| 24×24×48 in screen chameleon cage | $150 | ReptiFiles and Dubia.com set 24×24×48 in as the minimum for one adult; PetMD wants screen, not glass, for ventilation. Typical: Zoo Med ReptiBreeze X-Large 24×24×48 at its $149.99 regular price (Josh's Frogs). Low: the same cage on sale at $126.56. High: MorphMarket Shop's 24×24×48 PVC/screen/acrylic arboreal enclosure, $299 on sale ($349 regular). ReptiFiles: Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet; Dubia.com: Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet; PetMD: Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet (Maria Zayas, DVM, Aug 2023); Josh's Frogs: Zoo Med ReptiBreeze Aluminum Screen Cage, X-Large 24x24x48 ($126.56 sale, $149.99 regular); MorphMarket Shop: 24x24x48 (120 Gallon) Arboreal Chameleon Enclosure V3 ($299 sale, $349 regular) | |
| T5 HO UVB fixture + tube (22–24 in) | $78 | ReptiFiles and Dubia.com call for a 22 in T5 HO 6% (Arcadia) or ReptiSun 5.0 tube, aiming for a UVI of about 3.0 at the basking branch, on 12 hours a day. Typical: Zoo Med ReptiSun T5 HO 24 in hood with 5.0 tube, $77.99 at Dubia.com. Low: the same hood at $76.98 (PetSmart). High: Arcadia ProT5 6% Forest 22.5 in kit, $94.99 at That Pet Place to $99.89 at Northern Gecko. ReptiFiles: Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet; Dubia.com: Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet; Dubia.com: Zoo Med ReptiSun T5 HO Terrarium Hood w/ 5.0 Bulb, 24 in ($77.99); PetSmart: Zoo Med ReptiSun T5 HO Terrarium Hood, 24 in ($76.98); That Pet Place: Arcadia Pro T5 HO UVB Kit, 6% Forest, 22.5 in ($94.99); Northern Gecko (US): Arcadia ProT5 UVB Kit 22.5 in, 24 W ($99.89) | |
| Two 50 W basking bulbs + dome fixtures | $88 | ReptiFiles uses two white 50 W basking bulbs for an 85°F basking spot and a dimmer if it runs hot. Typical: 2 Zoo Med Deep Dome fixtures at $29.98 + 2 Zoo Med Repti Basking Spot 50 W bulbs at $14.12 = $88. Low: one dome and one bulb = $44. High: typical plus a Zoo Med ReptiTemp rheostat ($32.99) = $121. ReptiFiles: Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet; PetSmart: Zoo Med Reptile Deep Dome Lamp Fixture, 8.5 in ($29.98 sale, $39.99 regular); Walmart: Zoo Med Repti Basking Spot Lamp, 50 W ($14.12); Dubia.com: Thermostats collection (Zoo Med ReptiTemp Rheostat $32.99) | |
| Automatic misting system + dripper | $150 | PetMD: chameleons won't drink from a bowl; mist plants four to five times a day, by hand or with an automatic mister or dripper. ReptiFiles adds misting at morning and evening plus a dripper, and names the MistKing Starter. Typical: Exo Terra Monsoon Solo II ($134.99 at Chewy) + Zoo Med Big Dripper ($14.99) = $150. Low: dripper only, with hand misting from a spray bottle you already own. High: MistKing Starter v5.0 at its $203.49 regular price + the dripper = $218. ReptiFiles says to use distilled water (not priced here). PetMD: Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet (Maria Zayas, DVM, Aug 2023); ReptiFiles: Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet; Chewy: Exo Terra Monsoon Solo II misting system ($134.99, list $174.99); Northern Gecko (US): MistKing Starter Misting System v5.0 ($173.14 sale, $203.49 regular); Chewy: Zoo Med Big Dripper, 1 gal ($14.99, list $17.99) | |
| Digital thermometer/hygrometer | $13 | ReptiFiles measures humidity (40–50% by day, up to 80–100% at night) with a digital probe hygrometer; PetMD says check temperature and humidity daily. Typical: Zoo Med Digital Combo thermometer/humidity gauge, $12.64. Low: Zoo Med analog humidity gauge, $10.99. High: the analog gauge at Josh's Frogs, $15.02. ReptiFiles: Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet; PetMD: Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet (Maria Zayas, DVM, Aug 2023); MorphMarket Shop: Zoo Med Digital Combo Thermometer Humidity Gauge ($12.64 sale, $13.74 regular); Walmart: Zoo Med Precision Analog Humidity Gauge ($10.99) | |
| Live plants and climbing vines | $97 | ReptiFiles and PetMD recommend non-toxic live plants such as ficus, pothos and umbrella plant (Schefflera), which also give drinking surfaces for misting. Typical: 2 Exo Terra Jungle Vines, large ($20.89 each) + 6 in Ficus benjamina and 6 in Schefflera ($14.95 each, The Bio Dude) + an 8 in Schefflera tree ($24.95) = $97. Low: one vine + two 4 in weeping figs from Walmart ($11.99 each) = $45. High: 3 vines + Ficus Audrey ($27.95) + 8 in Schefflera tree + two 6 in plants = $145. The Bio Dude can't ship live plants to California. ReptiFiles: Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet; PetMD: Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet (Maria Zayas, DVM, Aug 2023); Chewy: Exo Terra Jungle Vine, Large, 6 ft ($20.89); The Bio Dude: Large terrarium plants and trees (Ficus benjamina 6 in $14.95; Schefflera 6 in $14.95, 8 in $24.95; Ficus Audrey $27.95); Walmart: Weeping fig listings (4 in Ficus benjamina $11.99) | |
| First year | |||
| New-pet reptile-vet exam | $100 | PetMD: a vet exam once a year, bringing photos of the setup and bulb specs. Exotic exam fees at clinics that publish prices: Forever Vets (FL) $86; Gentle Vet (WI) reptile wellness exam from $107.62 (Feb 2026). Furry Critter Network puts an exotic consultation at $75–$150. PetMD: Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet (Maria Zayas, DVM, Aug 2023); Forever Vets (FL): Pricing (exotic exam $86, fecal test $61); Gentle Vet Animal Hospital (Green Bay, WI): Exotics pricing, Feb 2026 (reptile wellness exam from $107.62, consultation from $118.39, recheck $77.10); Furry Critter Network: Vet budget for reptile owners (Feb 2026) | |
| Fecal parasite test | $60 | PetMD lists internal parasites among common veiled chameleon problems, and Dubia.com advises a 3-month quarantine for new animals. Forever Vets charges $61 for a fecal test; Furry Critter Network says $30–$60. PetMD: Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet (Maria Zayas, DVM, Aug 2023); Dubia.com: Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet; Forever Vets (FL): Pricing (exotic exam $86, fecal test $61); Furry Critter Network: Vet budget for reptile owners (Feb 2026) | |
| Every year | |||
| Live feeder insects (adult) | $180 | Adults eat every other day: 4–10 insects per feeding (Dubia.com), 4–5 (ReptiFiles) or up to 12 large crickets (PetMD). Typical: 6 insects × 183 feedings = about 1,100 medium dubia roaches a year at Josh's Frogs' $114.99 per 1,000 = $126, plus about six live shipments at Dubia.com's $8.95 flat rate = $54, total $180. Low: 5 per feeding (about 915 insects) bought in bulk = $105 + shipping = about $120. High: PetMD's 12 per feeding (about 2,200 insects) = $251 + shipping = about $305. Juveniles eat more (see notes). Dubia.com: Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet; ReptiFiles: Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet; PetMD: Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet (Maria Zayas, DVM, Aug 2023); Josh's Frogs: Medium dubia roaches (100 $19.99; 500 $59.99; 1000 $114.99); MorphMarket Shop: Live insects for sale (dubia, hornworms, BSFL, crickets) | |
| Gut-load diet for feeder insects | $36 | ReptiFiles: gut-load insects for 2–3 days before feeding; PetMD says 24–72 hours. No published usage rate was found, so this is an estimate: typical four 3 oz bottles of Repashy Bug Burger a year at $8.99 = $36. Low: four 6 oz Fluker's Orange Cube cricket diets at $5.49 = $22. High: six Bug Burger bottles = $54. Leftover greens from the kitchen are not counted. ReptiFiles: Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet; PetMD: Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet (Maria Zayas, DVM, Aug 2023); Chewy: Repashy Bug Burger feeder insect diet, 3 oz ($8.99); Dubia.com: Supplements collection (Repti Calcium, ReptiVite, Repashy, Fluker's Orange Cube) | |
| Calcium and multivitamin powders | $21 | Dubia.com and Furry Critter Network: calcium without D3 at every feeding, calcium with D3 twice a month and a multivitamin twice a month (PetMD says multivitamin weekly). Typical: Zoo Med Repti Calcium without D3, 8 oz ($9.99) + Repti Calcium with D3, 3 oz ($5.99) + ReptiVite 2 oz ($5.49) = $21. Low: the 3 oz calcium without D3 ($4.99) instead = $16. High: Repashy Calcium Plus LoD 6 oz ($15.39) + calcium without D3 8 oz ($9.99) + ReptiVite 8 oz ($14.29) = $40. ReptiFiles prefers Arcadia EarthPro-A, which was not priced. Dubia.com: Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet; Furry Critter Network: Veiled chameleon care (Feb 2026); PetMD: Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet (Maria Zayas, DVM, Aug 2023); ReptiFiles: Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet; Dubia.com: Supplements collection (Repti Calcium, ReptiVite, Repashy, Fluker's Orange Cube) | |
| UVB tube replacement (ReptiSun 5.0 T5 HO, 22 in) | $25 | Zoo Med says to replace the T5 HO ReptiSun 5.0 every 12 months (Dubia.com listing), so this is set to once a year. PetMD's veiled chameleon sheet says to replace UVB bulbs every six months even if they still light, which would double this line. One 22 in 24 W tube: $24.98 at Chewy, $25.99 at Dubia.com. Dubia.com: Zoo Med T5 HO ReptiSun 5.0 UVB 22 in ($25.99; 'replace every 12 months'); Chewy: Zoo Med ReptiSun 5.0 T5-HO UVB lamp, 22 in, 24 W ($24.98); PetMD: Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet (Maria Zayas, DVM, Aug 2023) | |
| Basking bulb replacements | $28 | Two 50 W Zoo Med Repti Basking Spot bulbs at $14.12 each. No bulb life was published; this assumes both burn out once a year (typical/high) or one does (low). ReptiFiles: Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet; Walmart: Zoo Med Repti Basking Spot Lamp, 50 W ($14.12) | |
| Electricity for heat, UVB and mister | $58 | ReptiFiles: UVB on 12 hours a day; heat lamps about 3 hours each morning. Typical: 24 W UVB × 12 h + 100 W of basking bulbs × 6 h = 0.89 kWh a day = 324 kWh a year × $0.18/kWh (EIA's 2026 forecast is 18.25¢ for summer; summer 2025 was 17.51¢) = $58. Low: ReptiFiles' 3-hour heat schedule = 215 kWh = $39. High: heat on with the lights for 12 hours = 543 kWh = $98. The misting pump runs only minutes a day and is not counted. ReptiFiles: Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet; EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook, Sept 2026, Table 2 (US residential electricity 17.51¢/kWh summer 2025, 18.25¢ forecast summer 2026); Chewy: Zoo Med ReptiSun 5.0 T5-HO UVB lamp, 22 in, 24 W ($24.98); Walmart: Zoo Med Repti Basking Spot Lamp, 50 W ($14.12) | |
| Annual reptile-vet exam + fecal test | $150 | PetMD recommends a vet exam once a year. Exam $86–$108 (Forever Vets, Gentle Vet) + fecal $61 = about $150. Furry Critter Network: consultation $75–$150 plus $30–$60 for a fecal. PetMD: Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet (Maria Zayas, DVM, Aug 2023); Forever Vets (FL): Pricing (exotic exam $86, fecal test $61); Gentle Vet Animal Hospital (Green Bay, WI): Exotics pricing, Feb 2026 (reptile wellness exam from $107.62, consultation from $118.39, recheck $77.10); Furry Critter Network: Vet budget for reptile owners (Feb 2026) | |
| Illness and injury, per year | |||
| Unexpected vet bills (illness and injury) | $250 | Limited data: no US claims or survey data on chameleon illness spending was found. Furry Critter Network says a reptile respiratory workup reaches $400–$800, egg-binding surgery $500 to well over $1,000, and suggests saving $50 a month ($600 a year). PetMD lists dystocia, metabolic bone disease, mouth rot, parasites and respiratory infections as common. One $400–$800 episode every two to three years gives about $250 a year; $100 for a healthy male; $600 matches the reserve suggestion and suits females, which risk egg binding. Furry Critter Network: Vet budget for reptile owners (Feb 2026); PetMD: Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet (Maria Zayas, DVM, Aug 2023) | |
| Insurance, per month | |||
| Nationwide Avian & Exotic (accident & illness) | $20 | Nationwide's exotic plan covers 'lizards, reptiles & frogs' and says premiums generally start under $21 a month; wellness coverage isn't offered and quotes are by phone. Species that need a state permit or are illegal to own are excluded, so New Jersey and Hawaii owners are ineligible. Chameleons aren't named, so confirm eligibility. MoreReptiles (2022) put chameleon insurance at $10–$17 a month, which sets the low end. Nationwide: Pet insurance for exotic pets; MoreReptiles: How Much Is a Chameleon? (updated Sept 2022) | |
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Common questions
How much does a veiled chameleon cost?
Pet store or breeder: $80–$200. The bigger costs come after: about $580 to set up, about $1,470 for the whole first year, then about $750 a year.
How much does a veiled chameleon cost per year?
About $750 a year ($62 a month) for a typical owner in an average-cost area, ranging from about $580 for a thrifty owner in a lower-cost area to $1,180 for a generous owner in a big city with insurance.
How much does a veiled chameleon cost over its lifetime?
About $6,000 over a 7-year life, in 2026 dollars.
Sources
- ReptiFiles: Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet
- PetMD: Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet (Maria Zayas, DVM, Aug 2023)
- Dubia.com: Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet
- Furry Critter Network: Veiled chameleon care (Feb 2026)
- PetSmart: Veiled Chameleon ($79.99, in store only)
- Furry Critter Network: Vet budget for reptile owners (Feb 2026)
- UF/IFAS EDIS WEC456: Florida's Introduced Reptiles: Veiled, Oustalet's and Panther Chameleons (Dec 2022)
- The Vet Desk: How Much Are Chameleons at PetSmart? (Jan 2026)
- MoreReptiles: How Much Is a Chameleon? (updated Sept 2022)
- Josh's Frogs: Zoo Med ReptiBreeze Aluminum Screen Cage, X-Large 24x24x48 ($126.56 sale, $149.99 regular)
- MorphMarket Shop: 24x24x48 (120 Gallon) Arboreal Chameleon Enclosure V3 ($299 sale, $349 regular)
- Dubia.com: Zoo Med ReptiSun T5 HO Terrarium Hood w/ 5.0 Bulb, 24 in ($77.99)
- PetSmart: Zoo Med ReptiSun T5 HO Terrarium Hood, 24 in ($76.98)
- That Pet Place: Arcadia Pro T5 HO UVB Kit, 6% Forest, 22.5 in ($94.99)
- Northern Gecko (US): Arcadia ProT5 UVB Kit 22.5 in, 24 W ($99.89)
- PetSmart: Zoo Med Reptile Deep Dome Lamp Fixture, 8.5 in ($29.98 sale, $39.99 regular)
- Walmart: Zoo Med Repti Basking Spot Lamp, 50 W ($14.12)
- Dubia.com: Thermostats collection (Zoo Med ReptiTemp Rheostat $32.99)
- Chewy: Exo Terra Monsoon Solo II misting system ($134.99, list $174.99)
- Northern Gecko (US): MistKing Starter Misting System v5.0 ($173.14 sale, $203.49 regular)
- Chewy: Zoo Med Big Dripper, 1 gal ($14.99, list $17.99)
- MorphMarket Shop: Zoo Med Digital Combo Thermometer Humidity Gauge ($12.64 sale, $13.74 regular)
- Walmart: Zoo Med Precision Analog Humidity Gauge ($10.99)
- Chewy: Exo Terra Jungle Vine, Large, 6 ft ($20.89)
- The Bio Dude: Large terrarium plants and trees (Ficus benjamina 6 in $14.95; Schefflera 6 in $14.95, 8 in $24.95; Ficus Audrey $27.95)
- Walmart: Weeping fig listings (4 in Ficus benjamina $11.99)
- Forever Vets (FL): Pricing (exotic exam $86, fecal test $61)
- Gentle Vet Animal Hospital (Green Bay, WI): Exotics pricing, Feb 2026 (reptile wellness exam from $107.62, consultation from $118.39, recheck $77.10)
- Josh's Frogs: Medium dubia roaches (100 $19.99; 500 $59.99; 1000 $114.99)
- MorphMarket Shop: Live insects for sale (dubia, hornworms, BSFL, crickets)
- Chewy: Repashy Bug Burger feeder insect diet, 3 oz ($8.99)
- Dubia.com: Supplements collection (Repti Calcium, ReptiVite, Repashy, Fluker's Orange Cube)
- Dubia.com: Zoo Med T5 HO ReptiSun 5.0 UVB 22 in ($25.99; 'replace every 12 months')
- Chewy: Zoo Med ReptiSun 5.0 T5-HO UVB lamp, 22 in, 24 W ($24.98)
- EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook, Sept 2026, Table 2 (US residential electricity 17.51¢/kWh summer 2025, 18.25¢ forecast summer 2026)
- Nationwide: Pet insurance for exotic pets
- Hawaii Dept. of Agriculture NR03-05: More illegal veiled chameleons found on Maui (Jan 2003)
- Hawaii Invasive Species Council: Veiled Chameleon (Hawaii Injurious Wildlife, HAR 124)
- NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife: Exotic and nongame species requiring a permit (N.J.A.C. 7:25-4.3, 4.5)
- Animal Legal & Historical Center: N.J.A.C. 7:25 subchapter 4 (exempt species, 7:25-4.4)
- Fla. Admin. Code R. 68-5.006: Prohibited Non-Native Species (Cornell LII)
- Fla. Admin. Code R. 68-5.004: Conditional Non-Native Species (Justia)
Estimates in 2026 US dollars. Vet prices for this pet use the same region adjustment as the rest of the site (methodology). Updated October 17, 2026. Spot a wrong figure?