I would say the female#1 just has some moderate/severe "nose rub", which is typical for WC chameleons. Keep an eye on it, it may (most likely won't) develop into an infection if left ignored.
You have some very nice chameleons :).
Are you panning on running fecals on them?
I don't know what you're calling a "U" bar, but most Ambilobes have a section where two bars come together.
DevIouS, you seem to have a very nice Ambilobe male :).
So so tempting, Jerard. Unfortunately, I am not in the position right now to be keeping any animals. Hopefully by the time I am, there will be a stable population in the US and I can import some. Bradypodion is such a fascinating genus!
I would try and find a juvenile CB Jackson's for that first enclosure :). A Panther may do well inside too, though I feel it's more suited for a jacksonii.
Yeah, they're werner's (Trioceros werneri). I would not pay the asking price. Last summer the werneri I saw for sale in Canada were $125. Price does vary, though. They look to be in good condition for WC's.
Can you see rostal "budds" on the "male"? From the pictures you posted, I would question the gender on the "male"; looks more female, to me. Very nice animals nonetheless :). In my mind, it would be best to have two females as I'm sure you can source out a male if need be.
The colour on the...
Maybe you're right. I had thought I had read somewhere that some smaller species, originally thought to be merumontanus, were deemed their own Sub-Species. This probably isn't true haha.
Thanks for the input, everyone.
Are the three (I know more have been found) "Jacksonii sub-secpecies" (xantholophus, jacksonii and merumontanus) recognized as species or sub-species? I was under the impression that they were elevated to species status last year...maybe not, though.