With montane chameleons I think the hot dry conditions are more of an issue than with the cold. I really would not attempt keeping montane species in the heat till you have something more than worthy arranged.
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Jeremy A. Rich
I live in a hot area of California as well. I have kept montane chameleon species in hot and dry condition areas before. I would not recommend keeping montane species in dry hot conditions unless, you can more than adequately address all the main problems, most notably heat and humidity. When...