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There are several species of undescribed species of dwarf chameleon in South Africa, although many are known to exist some are closely related to others and may not be genetically distinct. There are several species which are not widely known, so there is much work to be done with the Dwarf...

Finally after tens of thousands of kilometres trekking across Southern Africa, more than 5 years, hours of research, countless emails, terrible weather (one snowed in weekend), endless battery charges and 100's of failed photographs. I've finally tracked down and photographed all of the...

It's been a while since I've added to the forum needless to say I've been tied up with other life commitments and such. But this post is a special one - I've finally completed my goal of the last few years and tracked down and photographed all the formally described species of Bradypodion...

Now it's been a good few years since I've made the journey some 180kms from where I stay to find and photograph these small forest dwelling chameleons. So I ventured out and find and photographed a few Bradypodion caeruleogula - uMlalazi Dwarf Chameleon. Junveile Bradypodion caeruleogula -...

On my previous trip to this area of the Western Cape in February was quite a different experience, in February the weather was hot, dry and relatively quiet on the reptile front with hours spent in the field offering very little rewards. This time around thankfully was a vastly different...

A few weeks ago I headed into the Western Cape Winelands to photograph a few localised Bradypodion. The area called Robertson is mainly Grape Vineyards and the town is known for the quality wine and fruit it produces. First target was Bradypodion gutturale - Little Karoo Dwarf Chameleon...

So it's not a "new" species, in fact was originally described by Hewitt in 1935. When it comes to information online for this species it's virtually non-existent. Some background information: Assessment rationale: Has a restricted range, with EOO and AOO below the Vulnerable thresholds...

Ngome Dwarf Chameleon - Bradypodion ngomeense This species has been on my wish list to find in the field for years, I've just not had the opportunity to go out and look for it, so I took the 789km round trip to find the species this past Saturday and this is what I managed to find. This species...

This past week I headed down into the Western Cape, South Africa. A province known for a wide array of habitats from high montane fynbos, Atlantic coastal dunes and arid Karoo landscapes. Route planner: The first stop on the trip was in Durbanville a Cape Townian suburb. Often the best place...

Just a few chameleons from the lats few weeks around Northern Parts of Kwa-Zulu Natal South Africa. Chamaeleo dilepis - Common Flapneck Chameleon Bradypodion setaroi - Setaro's Dwarf Chameleon. St Lucia, Kwa-Zulu Natal. One of the smallest Flapneck Chameleons I've seen in field in years...

Fresh off the plane from South Africa I arrived in Namibia and took the 250km drive straight to Swakopmund where I ventured into the endless sand Dunes of the Namib desert to search for Chamaeleo namaquensis - Namaqua Chameleon. I'm sure many of you are familiar with this species but it has...

Now after a hectic last few weeks I found myself relaxing on a Ssaturday night at home which isn't all that exciting. So i grabbed my keys and heading out just before dark and drove some 80kms to a spot where I'd always thought the Bradypodion should be. Now thamnobates are special chameleons...

As many of you may know, I am an avid filed herper from South Africa, the last few years my main objective has been to find and photograph Bradypodion across South Africa. Currently, there are 17 described species in South Africa (with only two species not being endemic to the region) With the...

Another weekend out scratching around produced 15 or so of these. Setaro's Dwarf Chameleon are only found in a small stretch of coastal bush along the Indian Ocean Costal Belt in South Africa and just into Mozambique. They're prolific in certain area's and totally absent in others. Sub Adult...

Thought I'd share these, over the last week I travelled to a small town in Mpumalanga, South Africa to photograph Bradypodion transvaalense insitu. You'll notice they differ from the majority of the transvaalense that many of you have seen or keep. Young female: Young Male: Adult Male...

One of the Bradypodion I've been missing off my list for a long time, strangely enough only a 2 and a half hour drive from my house! Thankfully managed to kick this one off eventually. Thanks to Chris Anderson for the invaluable insight in terms of habitat which greatly assisted in finding...

Thought I'd share my field trip from December 2015 with those interested in Bradypodion. It began on the 6th December 2015 I set off from Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal on a 11 day 1475km/987mile road trip focusing on reptiles and amphibians with specific Bradypodion targets in mind. I photographed 37...

Bradypodion caeruleogula – uMlalazi dwarf chameleon Bradypodion setaroi – Setaro’s Dwarf Chameleon Bradypodion thamnobates – Natal Midlands Dwarf Chameleon Chamaeleo dilepis – Flap Neck Chameleon Chamaeleo dilepis – Flap Neck Chameleon Bradypodion thamnobates – Natal Midlands...

Bradypodion pumilium - Cape Dwarf Chameleon Undoubtedly one of the Prettiest Bradypodion in Southern Africa. Juvenile at night Adult at night. Threat posture

There is some interesting stuff happening in these pictures, below are what is said to be "variations" of Bradypodion thamnobates from the Howick area 30km's away from the terra tyical distribution of the species. The Specimens from Howick Kwa Zulu Natal are much smaller , with reduced gular...