Care for Rhampholeon temporalis

[Chase]

Hello!

I was wondering if anyone had experience with these Chameleons? How is the care compared to a Brev? Is the enclosure similar?

Thanks,

LPR08

 

[Chase]

Any help will be useful!

 

[Justin Carl]

I think they are the same has Brev's, but they like it a little cooler.
I think the 72 degree ranges is fine.
Gensang keeps their Brevs and Temps in the same enclosure.
Do you plan on getting some?

 

[Chase]

I talked to Gesang about them a little bit and they gave me good info! Thanks Gesang! Ya I will be getting these most likely instead of dilepis. Thanks for the info Justin!

 

[findingnemo]

Temps & Brevs

I know this response is way dated, but I thought I'd add my experience for anyone else who is curious.

I have a couple temps as well as brevs in the same enclosure (they get along just fine). I set my vivarium up in a way that half the tank is dry while the other half is saturated by a running waterfall.

Here in Canada the seasons affect the tank changes to some degree. I have had the tank below 70 and above 80 degrees during the night at different times of the year. I believe that having a dry and wet section in the tank gives a diverse climate for the chameleons to choose from.

During the day the tank is around 75 degrees and around 80% humidity.

What I have notices is that the temps love to stay around the waterfall (most likely because of the humidity). They often like to get soaked on the branches and plants that are underneath the waterfall. On the other hand, the Brevs love to stay in the dry area.

Hopefully this information can help! feel free to ask questions!

 

[qdude46]

You might want to be careful with that because pygmies can drown in very shallow water.