Chameleo Senegalis

[EhhPic]

This was my very first Chameleon. She was in a horrible wannabe pet store in the back with an owner that did not know his head from, well you know... He went on to say that he thought it was a she and had two in a small aquarium together. With the help of this forum and many hours or reading and studying at home and at work and enough funds to put together a decent home for her I went back to rescue them... unfortunately sis was dead at the bottom of the cage and she was very dehydrated. Owner said take her as he was tossing them out . I was sad I was not able to rescue both but wanted to be sure I could afford and had the knowledge to not take them from one bad situation to another.
After 2 months she is Eva as my daughter has named her and our joy! As I study and read more I am wondering if she was a Senegal as she really looks like a Flap-Neck Chameleo Dilepis. Can anyone do an assist?


Thanks to all of you that helped me without even knowing and helped save Eva!

 

[kinyonga]

That's definitely a Senegal.

Flap necks (dilepis) have little flaps at the side of the head near the neck....
http://www.chameo.org/images/dilepis.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3145/2455305264_28a86fd9c2.jpg

 

[Carlton]

After 2 months she is Eva as my daughter has named her and our joy!

This happens to so many Senegals. So sad that they are so undervalued! They are beautiful little things. I'm glad she found a caring home with you.

 

[EhhPic]

Thanks Kinyonga! I now see that little flap on the top. Very similar but mine is definitely Senagalis.