You are having an issue now so you cant really say that. Just because you don't want to hear about it doesn't make it any better. You obviously know you need to have more cover or you wouldn't have brought it up. Wouldn't you rather be safe that sorry..er? I'm not trying to stir anything up but...
There was a bad chameleon gang there in the 1950's. Many people died by their claws.
Here is your answer - http://lmgtfy.com/?q=why+are+chameleons+illegal+in+MA
Dustin
Did you know females, for the most part, are all very similar. Males have all the color. I assume you like nosy be's for their blues so you need a male.
Today I was watering my plants and adding vines to my cham cages and my huge male Veiled got PISSED! He is normally lime green and bright yellow with a touch of blue spots when he fires up but today he was green, yellow and FULL of purple.
It was amazing, I tried to get a pic but it he was...
The second set of pics shows a nice bulge, so I think you have a late bloomer male.
I guess I have been very lucky, by 4 months all my male Ambilobes have been stunning.
If you want more input we need better pics. Get some better pics of the tail base.
A male that size would be very colorful by now and she is showing young, female colors.
It isn't a chameleon but this is the only reptile forum I am a part of.... I am sure some one here knows what this amazing animal is called. It looks very interesting and I would love to see a full body shot!