Bradypodion sp. "Emerald" Dwarf Chameleon

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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 these amazing chameleons.

Interestingly many of individuals I found where during the day which is most unusual for field herping in the province.

Male in reed bed alongside small stream.
Bradypodion sp. "Emerald" Dwarf Chameleon
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Young male and adult female, note the female missing a portion of her tail.
Bradypodion sp. "Emerald" Dwarf Chameleon
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Young Male.
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Female basking on small flowering plant.
Bradypodion sp. "Emerald" Dwarf Chameleon
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Two Males found a few feet apart. Note smaller male showing it's submissive behaviour.
Bradypodion sp. "Emerald" Dwarf Chameleon
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Small Male at night.
Bradypodion sp. "Emerald" Dwarf Chameleon
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Female at night low in dense grassy vegetation.
Bradypodion sp. "Emerald" Dwarf Chameleon
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Adult male showing exquisite colouration in the late afternoon.
Bradypodion sp. "Emerald" Dwarf Chameleon
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For Size Comparison
Bradypodion sp. "Emerald" Dwarf Chameleon
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Young Male.
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Thanks for looking, for more images
http://www.tyroneping.co.za/chameleons/bradypodion-sp/
 
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Apparently I'm going to have to fly to Africa and come do some herping with you. Too much fun!

What an amazing species to be able to encounter and photograph up close. Great pics! Well done!
 
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