It is really that normal for a Male panther to be ALOT larger then a female panther? I did invistigate and found out that my female is a Nosy Be female panther chameleon. Last night we were also given a male Ambanja panther chameleon. I know they would be crosses when I breed them eventually, but is the female really supposed to be that much smaller? she seems like only a quater of his size LOL and input and information would be great so that I fully prepare myself for what lies in the distant future.

Thanks!

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Adoptions & Publicity Coordinator
Bay Area Amphibian & Reptile Society

Ehh..For the most part females are quite a bit smaller..But also, Nosy Bes seem to be smaller then some of the other locales...Combine the 2 ideas, and its not surprising she is so much smaller.

Jake

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he he he - ok that makes sense......do you suggest that I only breed her with another Nosy Be then? I'd like to eventually get some of his offspring somehow though

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Adoptions & Publicity Coordinator
Bay Area Amphibian & Reptile Society

also,.. ambanjas are the largest locale...

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1.1 Ambilobe,1.0 Ambanja,1.0 Nosy Be,1.0 Sambava,0.1 Veiled

i would keep it pure

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1.1 Ambilobe,1.0 Ambanja,1.0 Nosy Be,1.0 Sambava,0.1 Veiled

Nosy be are generally smaller to begin with. I don't think you should worry about them being crosses. I have a 50/50 and he is absolutely beautiful, with unique colorations. Just make sure you clearly document the cross to all potential buyers of the babies.

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Christen
1.0 Ambilobe/Ambanja cross

I like the crosses too and obvisouly I would be honest to anyone that wanted a baby, but I just worry about her......will he hurt her LOL I've never bred chams before.....

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Adoptions & Publicity Coordinator
Bay Area Amphibian & Reptile Society

maybe she likes it rough, just toss her in there.

jk, but i have read that it is better to introduce the male into the females cage rather than the other way around SAsSSayyYY!

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1.1 BB Ambilobes / 1.0 BB Ambanja / 0.0.1 Melleri / 1.1 Hypo Red Beardies

Some males can be "aggresive" breeders...I he happens to be one, he could do her harm. Youre in San Jose CA??

Thanks,
Jake

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Please don't get into trying crosses unless
you first have experience keeping the lines pure first.

it's not as easy as people seem to think.
there's too much stuff running around out there
that is all mixed blood

it's just better to get the experience first before you try to get crazy.

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