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[Texas Panther Man]

Hello Im considering buying a pair of these ive seen for sale. Does anyone have any exp. w these guys? Are they going to be something thats going to
be hard to keep in Texas? I dont have have a prob with humidity but im worried about heat issues? Do they just use a linear tube, or do I need a basking light also?

 

[Motherlode Chameleon]

From what I've heard about Dwarf Chameleons is that they come from an area that is mostly a Mediterranean climate, which would be similar to Houston except that you are going to have more humidity and somewhat warmer temps. After that as I have not worked with the species and could not give you much more guidance and would recommended approaching some one with first hand experience as all the dwarf are extremely uncommon in the states and probably should be a part of a cooperative breeding effort to establish them in captivity here in the USA.

Go owls my brother is a RICE graduate.

 

[Texas Panther Man]

Yeah Im worried my temps might be too high for them. Obviously i keep panthers at the present time. I should prob wait til I can get a seperate room for them.

And Rice is a nice school. I went to U of H though. Go Coogs. Case Keenum for Heisman!

 

[Chris Anderson]

There are a couple of us who work with them on this forum (Luis, Daniel & I for example). I don't consider them to be an easy species but with care and attention to detail, they seem to be fairly hardy. In my experience they seem to be prone to mouth/eye issues so you will need to keep an eye on them for those. I keep mine in fully planted glass terrariums and mist them once a day (misting in these enclosures is very different than misting/watering chameleons in screen enclosures). In this type of setup, I find that the UVB bulbs provide enough heat and I do not have a separate heat bulb.

Let me know if you have any specific questions.

Chris

 

[Texas Panther Man]

When you say fully planted are you using any substrate? Or are you going bare bottom in planters? Do they seem to have trouble acclimating? Have you had any problems with treating them for parasites? Im guessing that if i get them they will prob need to be treated. I will ask if they have but i assume they havent.

 

[Brad Ramsey]

Here is a picture:

https://www.chameleonforums.com/everyone-who-knows-you-cant-keep-chameleons-glass-31937/

-Brad

 

[Cainschams]

There are a couple of us who work with them on this forum (Luis, Daniel & I for example). I don't consider them to be an easy species but with care and attention to detail, they seem to be fairly hardy. In my experience they seem to be prone to mouth/eye issues so you will need to keep an eye on them for those. I keep mine in fully planted glass terrariums and mist them once a day (misting in these enclosures is very different than misting/watering chameleons in screen enclosures). In this type of setup, I find that the UVB bulbs provide enough heat and I do not have a separate heat bulb.

Let me know if you have any specific questions.

Chris

If I may add Also keep attention to mold/fungus issues. I Think Luis,and a few other Bradypodion keepers, plus me, can say that they are very susceptible to these issues.

 

[eisentrauti]

For the enclosure I would add some computer ventilators for a good movement of air. Most (or all) Bradypodions can get infections very fast

 

[Chris Anderson]

Yes I mean with full substrate on the bottom. As has been mentioned, you need to be careful about infections/fungal issues with these guys so watering frequency and airflow in your cage would need to be carefully monitored. If you are careful about their setup and care, they seem to acclimate fine but we still are not talking about an easy species (i.e. panther). They are sensitive and you do need to be careful.

I'm fairly certain that they have not been dewormed at the source that is selling them.

Chris

 

[Texas Panther Man]

I really want to work with this species. But i think it would be best if I wait til I can devote a seperate room to these and future montanes i want.

Chris,
Thank You, for the information. I will wait til I have the approp area for them. When do you think you will have any cb babies for sale? I may wait to see if you or others have any.

 

[Texas Panther Man]

Oh yeah thanks Brad for posting the link to Chris's montane room. Chris that was amazing looking. Really well planned and designed.