Dupontman2
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Apparently so. Here is a pic and there is a video of a panther swimming in a bathtub on youtube.
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Can chams swim?
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Michael Ryan
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Wow that's a neat pic. Panthers can swim but you have to be careful that water doesnt enter their respiratory system.
Dupontman2
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I wouldnt ever think of putting one in the water, just found this pic on the web, didnt know they could!!
Elizadolots
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There's one chameleon that's built to swim...I can't remember what it's called.
morpheon
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This video was taken in Germany. The owner explained that the chameleon actually went to the water himself, and was not forced at any moment. As the possibility of drowning is pretty high for a chameleon (and i heard seeing a chameleon drowning is very disturbing), i strongly suggest not forcing any chameleon into water. However, that video shows that if a chameleon wants to swim, they can!
Motherlode Chameleon
Chameleon Enthusiast
They can swim and can swim good. When I was staying with my Aunt and Uncle during 1997 (Santa Ynez) I brought my chameleons with me. Their place had a Koi pond that was circular and had an island in the middle. I figured it was a good opportunity to give one of my panthers (an Ambanja) some free ranging and exposure to natural sunlight. Walked away for about 5 minutes and came back to see the chameleon climbing on the other side of the pond. I gathered him up and put him back on the island and in front of me he went into the water and swam across to the other side without hesitation. After that no more free ranging on the island.
They puff their lungs up to the maximum capacity and swim like a snake while using their legs to swim with as well. I actually had considered writing an article about it for the CIN.
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jrh3
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Come to think of it, Your chameleon could look like Arnold (BUFF). This is a excellent workout for you chameleon, or if you cham is over weight. With a good protien diet you could have a strong Chameleon. LOL
How to train your chameleon
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How to train your chameleon
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Chris Anderson
Dr. House of Chameleons
FYI, posting that photo without credit to the photographer is a violation of copyright and site rules regarding copyright (https://www.chameleonforums.com/copyright-36782/). If you want to post about someone elses photo, post a link to the original source (http://www.de-kvn.nl/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3271), don't reproduce the image. Also, the topic of chameleons swimming has been brought up many times and this particular photo has been discussed a couple as well:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/can-do-panther-chameleons-swim-10934/
https://www.chameleonforums.com/swimming-panther-20127/
Chris
https://www.chameleonforums.com/can-do-panther-chameleons-swim-10934/
https://www.chameleonforums.com/swimming-panther-20127/
Chris
Lizardlover
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I also have had experience with swimming chameleons. They are really good swimmers.
ShaunaLynnA
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I have never really imagined them swimming but the photo gives proof. I would never put mine straight into water either as to worry that water would get in to the respiratory system and cause problems. Interesting photo though!
Dupontman2
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Well very sorry for 2 reasons, posting without credit and has been brought up before!! Wow, never thought about posts being on here before! I know that never happens on here at any time!!!! Credit to whomevers picture this was!! Wow seriously!! Just found the picture on the web, wasnt credited to anybody, just thought it was cool, very snooty people on here from alot of answers I have looked at!! Again my apologies to anybody that has already read a post about swimming chameleons!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chris Anderson
Dr. House of Chameleons
Being snooty has nothing to do with it. Its an interesting series of photos but the photo wasn't yours and it was not your place to reproduce it. Providing a link to the place you found it is all you needed to do. Providing a link doesn't violate copyright law or the rules of this forum but copying the photo and posting it without permission or credit to the owner does. Many of the members of this forum have had their photographs taken by others without their permission or credit being given and few appreciate it.
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tkilgour
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Chris, not to thread jack, but what programs do you recommend for putting your name on your photos? I noticed yours are very professional and I like the font. Do you use special software for this? Thanks.
PedroANDAshley
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Thanks for posting this.
I had NO idea panthers could swim
Very interesting fact
I had NO idea panthers could swim
Very interesting fact
Dupontman2
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I too thought was very interesting!! And where I got this picture from was on no ones page and no reference as to who's it was. And the snooty part of the reply was about being posted before!! I see the same posts on here daily and I mean DAY after Day!!!!! But thanks for thinking it was interesting too pedro you must have missed the earlier postings as well.
Dupontman2
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Removed photo so I wouldnt use it for a purpose!!
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