It depends on many factors. What species? What kind of free-range (room or partial room)? Are you able to provide all of your cham’s needs while free-ranging?
I would not recommend it for most new keepers, as it can be difficult to set up, and dangerous if not done correctly. If you have any...
When do baby panthers (Ambilobe, if it makes a difference) typically start getting their colours? I have several just over 4 weeks that are showing some yellows and greens already. Normal?
A large group of them are showing green tints in their sides, crests, and cheeks. I watched Bill Strand’s...
Not Tuesday yet, but it’s this lil dude’s 4-week hatch day. He either hatched with a little kink in his tail, or broke it soon afterwards. He can still move the end, and appears to have no other problems, but he’s a special little guy- also the youngest (so far) of his clutch.
If he shows signs of stress, definitely back off. Same with gaping (unless you want to get bitten). Keep in mind that friendliness and personality vary from cham to cham, and as your 3 mo. cham grows, personality changes can also happen. From my experience, with my two panthers, one will gladly...
Rango and pascal are definitely the most popular names for impulse chams, cuz of animated movies featuring them. Got pretty annoying after the 50th cham named rango/pascal died on here 🙁
Here’re my panthers, with hand for size comparison. If you want to use them, I can edit out the background stuff on the second one. (Note: male had MBD, so his front limbs are bent.)
All right… here’s my story.
Ever since I was little, I loved reptiles and birds. Unfortunately for me, my mom hated birds and my dad hated reptiles.
Fast forward to middle school. I meet the outdoor Ed teacher, who just happens to be a panther breeder, with experience in leopard geckos...