2 horned mountain cham

[Rune]

So I went to the pet store today, and they had this wierd looking cham called
2 horned sail tail mountain cham. He was 100 $ and the guy said that they were about 100x harder than panthers..
What are they, and is that true?

 

[Thompson]

Could it possibly be a Chamaeleo (Trioceros) montium? I'm not sure on their care but I'd imagine that they would be harder to care for other than panthers.

 

[pssh]

Did it look like this?

http://www.flchams.com/other-chameleons-for-sale.asp?id=102606


Panthers, veileds, and some other species (when cb) are generally the hardiest and most recommended to start with. They tend to be more forgiving of mistakes while montain (mountain) chameleons tend not to be.

 

[Rune]

Did it look like this?

http://www.flchams.com/other-chameleons-for-sale.asp?id=102606


Panthers, veileds, and some other species (when cb) are generally the hardiest and most recommended to start with. They tend to be more forgiving of mistakes while montain (mountain) chameleons tend not to be.

Yup , it was that guy.

 

[DeremensisBlue]

So I went to the pet store today, and they had this wierd looking cham called
2 horned sail tail mountain cham. He was 100 $ and the guy said that they were about 100x harder than panthers..
What are they, and is that true?

Montium are much more challenging mostly due to their shyness. Their care isn't much more difficult than panthers, but is very different as montium want cooler temps, more humidity, less sun, and a lot more privacy!
If you are familiar with Pardalis care then read up on these guys because they require a different mindset. They are very cool!