We shall see, but I have worked with many more rare locales then given credit for on this forum. And I have examined them and their coloration more than anyone could ever really want to, except myself being a true chameleon dork. I gave you my reasons for pointing to the east...which I am 100%...
It is definitely a maro. Look at the aqua blue specks on his head (that rules out any west coast locale). Then his barring is the blue that eventually goes red around 6 months of age and at a year it is completely red. Also, the orange on his underside makes mean lean more Maro than Tamatave...
Rocky,
Yes you can't tell if a female is green, but if the entire shipment looks the same like this last one did you can bet that those females hold the same genetics as the males. Also, I don't know if I really understood that last sentence, but I think you were saying if a breeder is going...
His eye is shut...it is hard to tell if it honestly is getting worse. The only reason I am concerned is because the way he is holding himself...he has the droopy look going on. And that fact you don't see him eat isn't good. He isn't full grown and you should definitely see him eat. It is...
Eww...the best vet that I know of is Dr. Matt Wheelock. He is down here in Charlotte. But honestly, when montane species start going down hill it is very difficult to get them back. Also, yours is more than likely a wild caught which adds to the frustration because now you not only have to...
Yea, he isn't doing too hot. You can see by the way he carries himself. Also, is he next to a window...I would seriously suggest moving him away from that it is probably too hot in that area even with your blinds closed.
Where in NC are you?
-chris
One thing you can try is upping their food intake as well as their mistings.
I do know that many chameleons will not even attempt to breed unless their are in optimal health. So make sure they are all healthy and active during the day and try to up their food (I generally use worms, silkies...
I propose a seperation. All animals that come through Vince's exporter (ie. Pam or Vince's bloodlines) will be called Oorena Mena...I don't care where they come from. Other ones that honestly look like poopeebees to me (my opinion) can be called Nosy Faly...I don't care, I just don't want...
You know, I believe that all incandescence are going to be banned by 2012 (so stock up) and all fluorescents (yes even CFs) by 2014 (my years may be a little off, but legislation has been passed and I don't want to look it up right now). I honestly don't know what the reptile industry or fish...
Yea...the not drinking is the least of your problems. When a chameleon begins to sleep in the middle of the day then you are doing something wrong with the husbandry. He didn't drink because he was doing poorly. But JoJack is right, jacksons need it a little cooler and a lot more water than...
Just wanted to share month to month growth of my chameleons. I have hatched, raised, and bred my own offspring and I always finding myself questioning the ages and growth rates. This is just one example of a chameleons progress and size food. I am just amazed at some of these animals I am...
I would love to see those facts as well, I don't think anyone here has these numbers or experience. I personally am against line breeding but I will say I have no clue on the outcome of the offspring.
Also I still am wondering about "multigenerational" experience. Does this mean captive...
I like using dark greens with some grains (cereal or oats normally). Carrots are good, but the potatoes are super starchy = fatty. Probably not the best gutload. Try romaine or collards.
-chris
To be honest they are all different. I have had some males eat close to 20 to 30 every two days and others will only eat like 10 at a time. Just a ballpark is about 15 a day for males (skip a day here and there) and 10 for a female (skip a day here and there).
Make sure to gutload those...