Firstly I just wanted to say thank-you to everyone who contributes and posts on this forum to make it such a wonderful place to learn and research on a daily basis. It's both the everyday users and knowledgeable top posters that make this place what it is. Thank you.
I've recently just moved from Melbourne, Australia to Florida, United states. I say recently however I've been here about a year now, However with such a life change the time has gone very fast.
I've always been hugely into reptiles in Australia, And was into rescue and research work too, However with indigenous species. Apon giving it all up and moving to Florida, I've finally started my 'collection' again. I have a few pythons, some geckos, however only recently have I been able to realize a dream truly 30 years in the making. A Furcifer pardalis; Panther Chameleon.
See, In Australia you're only allowed to own a species that is found in Australia. So it rules out everything from Ball Pythons to Any species of Chameleon. However since the early 1990's when the 'boom' happened, I began a love affair of sorts with the panther.
So without further ado, Meet my latest 'addition' and a dream realized. He's an Ambilobe Panther, from FLChams.
Ive had him just over a month now, and he's around 3.5 months old. Already showing amazing color, and a confident disposition. I don't handle him unless its completely necessary, but he's a confident hand feeder already.
I just want to give two shout outs to, two of our site sponsors, that I found directly through this forum.
The first is Bill at Dragonstrand who was simply amazing. I ended up with one of his extra large breeder's. He was able to get what I wanted out fast, and negotiate how we'd ship things, in order to come in under my budget. Truly a first class guy.
The second is Mike at FLChams.com We spoke on the phone several times about everything from Panthers, to Australian Reptiles, and the industry. This guy is top notch, and who I got my Ambilobe Panther from. Great guy, and already consider him a friend.
So thanks guys. Glad to be here, Love this community, and adore being in this country and being able to finally appreciate this species up close.
Thanks again for everyone who posts and contributes to this forum. It's an irreplaceable wealth of knowledge that is truly an asset to the industry and hobby.
Cheers guys.
I've recently just moved from Melbourne, Australia to Florida, United states. I say recently however I've been here about a year now, However with such a life change the time has gone very fast.
I've always been hugely into reptiles in Australia, And was into rescue and research work too, However with indigenous species. Apon giving it all up and moving to Florida, I've finally started my 'collection' again. I have a few pythons, some geckos, however only recently have I been able to realize a dream truly 30 years in the making. A Furcifer pardalis; Panther Chameleon.
See, In Australia you're only allowed to own a species that is found in Australia. So it rules out everything from Ball Pythons to Any species of Chameleon. However since the early 1990's when the 'boom' happened, I began a love affair of sorts with the panther.
So without further ado, Meet my latest 'addition' and a dream realized. He's an Ambilobe Panther, from FLChams.
Ive had him just over a month now, and he's around 3.5 months old. Already showing amazing color, and a confident disposition. I don't handle him unless its completely necessary, but he's a confident hand feeder already.
I just want to give two shout outs to, two of our site sponsors, that I found directly through this forum.
The first is Bill at Dragonstrand who was simply amazing. I ended up with one of his extra large breeder's. He was able to get what I wanted out fast, and negotiate how we'd ship things, in order to come in under my budget. Truly a first class guy.
The second is Mike at FLChams.com We spoke on the phone several times about everything from Panthers, to Australian Reptiles, and the industry. This guy is top notch, and who I got my Ambilobe Panther from. Great guy, and already consider him a friend.
So thanks guys. Glad to be here, Love this community, and adore being in this country and being able to finally appreciate this species up close.
Thanks again for everyone who posts and contributes to this forum. It's an irreplaceable wealth of knowledge that is truly an asset to the industry and hobby.
Cheers guys.
