Keep in mind that females are never as colorful as males, and all locales are similar.. So, you will definitely need to wait for offspring to see variety in colors. If you are more interested in having colorful display animals than in breeding them, another male may be a better option for you.
Yes, it is hard to find specimens that are healthy enough to survive more than a few days.... Also, since husbandry of the species is not really well known, I think many animals just die while we try to figure out optimal parameters for them....
I would have liked to get a pair, but this guy...
Quite well, thanks for asking! He is still very shy but adjusting well. Doesn't have much interest for crickets, but likes silkworm, flies and roaches a lot.
Hi All,
This is one of my C. jacksonii xantholophus juveniles (born 6/29/2011). At first I thought it was a female, now I am not so sure....
It definitely does not have horns like its male siblings, but differently from all other females in the clutch it still has two clearly visible...
Sorry to hear about all of the trouble you are going through.... unfortunately incompetence is really frustrating to deal with, but hopefully all of this will be over soon!
If it were an option, I would consider purchasing a male from one serious breeder and use your store credit toward future...
One more thing - my personal recommendation when selecting a plant is always towards Scheffleras - they look great, are low maintenance compared to other plants and thrive in the humid, warm environment you need for your chameleon.
First of all - congratulations on getting your first chameleon!
I agree with both Carol and Olimpia, you need more vegetation in the cage - it will provide your chameleon with a richer environment, more places to explore, to hide and hunt.
As for the waterfall, it may have the advantage of...