Carpet chameleon help

[Paul R]

Hey everybody. Who has F. lateralis? I am thinking of getting a pair but want to hear from people with experience with them

How long do they live?
Are they nice (am i wasting my time)?
How old till they breed?

Any other important info?

 

[Vegas Chad]

http://chameleonnews.com/?page=article&id=47



Carpet chameleons are one of my favorite. Should you get some you would not be sorry.

 

[Paul R]

Thanks Vegas Chad your help is much appreciated

 

[Vegas Darci]

Yes we have several carpets and they are definitely one of my favorites! So colorful and for the most part, a lot easier to handle than a lot of other chameleons!

 

[Snarfit]

Paul,

I picked up a pair of carpets from Jim at Chameleon Company in December '08. I have really enjoyed them. One thing I have noticed about mine is that they are quite shy. This morning was the first time I have ever witnessed my female eating. I caught a glimpse of the male eating last month. Once.

Very cool animals though. Incredibly colorful and generally sweet natured, but pretty shy.

 

[GooglezNvincent]

paul,

i picked up a pair of carpets from jim at chameleon company in december '08. I have really enjoyed them. One thing i have noticed about mine is that they are quite shy. This morning was the first time i have ever witnessed my female eating. I caught a glimpse of the male eating last month. Once.

Very cool animals though. Incredibly colorful and generally sweet natured, but pretty shy.

i cant wait to get my carpets, i definately want a beautiful pair, i am getting more room for chams today and i am sooo excited i am probably going to order 3 or 4 more!!!!!!! :d:d:d:d:d

 

[Snarfit]

I just read through the article linked in the earlier post. No info on expected lifespan, which was part of Paul's original post. Does anyone have an answer for that?

 

[CHAMpion]

When I was researching them a couple months ago I think I remember reading that you can expect them to live about 3 years with proper care, but i'm sure there are many keepers that have had them longer than that.

 

[GooglezNvincent]

When I was researching them a couple months ago I think I remember reading that you can expect them to live about 3 years with proper care, but i'm sure there are many keepers that have had them longer than that.

I think i have heard the same thing, but take into consideration Captive animals live longer than Wild for a plethora of reasons.

 

[Paul R]

Yeah i heard over 3 years for captive and only 1.5 years for wild

THANKS GUYS GETTING A PAIR OF F.lateralis TODAY

 

[Paul R]

Ok got my little pair of F. lateralis, and guys mine are not shy! They constantly eating in front of me!!!

 

[NewOwner]

Awesome! Glad to hear things worked out and you got them, now how bout some pics?

-Levi

 

[blackbetty]

i cant wait to get my carpets, i definately want a beautiful pair, i am getting more room for chams today and i am sooo excited i am probably going to order 3 or 4 more!!!!!!! :d:d:d:d:d

YOu must have a heckuva house.. Didnt you just get a pair of something? Man, I cant even find a place to stick a 10 gallon tank for a pair of pygmys!

Paul: Congrats!! I wanna see pics! Summoners carpets look awesome.. (Thats the only ones Ive seen on here..)

 

[Paul R]

Awesome! Glad to hear things worked out and you got them, now how bout some pics?

-Levi

Pics are on there way, just need to build up the patience

Thanks guys