Chameleon Day

[Brad]

If there was an annual day to celebrate chameleons what date would you suggest and why?

 

[kinyonga]

Great question!

 

[Mendez]

Probably on December 30th.

"Why?"
Well, I'm glad you asked. I have a friend, who happens to be me, whose birthday is on that day. And what better way to celebrate a birthday than to buy a bunch of chameleons?

Or, hear me out, it could be on @kinyonga's birthday as it marks the birthdate of the last dinosaur in existence. And since chameleons are like mini dinosaurs, it wouldn't be too much of a leap.

 

[kinyonga]

Probably on December 30th.

"Why?"
Well, I'm glad you asked. I have a friend, who happens to be me, whose birthday is on that day. And what better way to celebrate a birthday than to buy a bunch of chameleons?

Or, hear me out, it could be on @kinyonga's birthday as it marks the birthdate of the last dinosaur in existence. And since chameleons are like mini dinosaurs, it wouldn't be too much of a leap.

Very funny on both counts.

 

[kinyonga]

Hmmm...
Look at this...
http://www.wildphotolife.com/blog/world-chameleon-day

 

[Motherlode Chameleon]

How about the second day of Spring April 2nd (not April 1)? The beginning of chameleons in the northern hemisphere (in captivity and the wild) going outside and experience the best weather of the year.

Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich

 

[Mendez]

I guess I should have come off a lot stronger. World Chameleon Day will be my birthday, 12/30. As a person who has contributed very little, if anything at all, to the community, I think it's only right to make it in my honor.

 

[Mendez]

How about the second day of Spring April 2nd (not April 1)? The beginning of chameleons in the northern hemisphere (in captivity and the wild) going outside and experience the best weather of the year.

Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich

I'm not against this idea--it's actually really good. It's just not when my birthday is... So I'm gonna have to veto. Also, even though Australians cannot legally keep chameleons, if they did, I think they would feel very excluded by this seasonal date, especially with their upside-down seasons they have over there.

 

[jannb]

Looks like there’s already a National Chameleon Day.
https://whatnationaldayisit.com/day/Chameleon/

 

[kinyonga]

What about Linnaeus birthday since he's credited with Chamaeleo chameleon in 1758...unless someone knows someone who had an earlier credit.

 

[MissSkittles]

Looks like there’s already a National Chameleon Day.
https://whatnationaldayisit.com/day/Chameleon/

I like this date - August 16th. It falls under the zodiac sign of Leo, the lion. The origin of the name chameleon is Greek, meaning ground lion. Plus, there’s really no holidays in August.

 

[Motherlode Chameleon]

I'm not against this idea--it's actually really good. It's just not when my birthday is... So I'm gonna have to veto. Also, even though Australians cannot legally keep chameleons, if they did, I think they would feel very excluded by this seasonal date, especially with their upside-down seasons they have over there.

I was not asking about your birthday. I am thinking about Northern Hemiphere chameleons. However if you are craving attention for your birthday. When your birthday arrives everybody on the Chameleon Forums may have to think of a surprise for you so you are not left out.

Okay Mendez?

Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich

 

[Motherlode Chameleon]

Looks like there’s already a National Chameleon Day.
https://whatnationaldayisit.com/day/Chameleon/

I like this date - August 16th. It falls under the zodiac sign of Leo, the lion. The origin of the name chameleon is Greek, meaning ground lion. Plus, there’s really no holidays in August.

I am kind of a big fan of the Chameleon Forums making a Chameleon Day holiday though. I think that is appropriate. This site making our own holiday. Thanks Brad.

Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich

 

[PlanetRemulak]

I like this date - August 16th. It falls under the zodiac sign of Leo, the lion. The origin of the name chameleon is Greek, meaning ground lion. Plus, there’s really no holidays in August.

Seconding a summer celebration. Got my boy Beau on July 28 (one whole day before my own b-day). Also have a new boy whose hatch date was the 28th!

Ground lion feels very fitting.

 

[Fchamel]

Looks like there’s already a National Chameleon Day.
https://whatnationaldayisit.com/day/Chameleon/

That's what I thought! There is a day for everything

 

[Fchamel]

I'm not against this idea--it's actually really good. It's just not when my birthday is... So I'm gonna have to veto. Also, even though Australians cannot legally keep chameleons, if they did, I think they would feel very excluded by this seasonal date, especially with their upside-down seasons they have over there.

Hey! I'm Australian and I keep chameleons!

 

[bruce the cham]

my chams birth day is aug 16 i never new it was national cham day though

 

[Beman]

Looks like there is not an actual legitimate day for chams. Those in google searches all link back to a persons reference for said day. The only legitimate day related that I can find is National Lizard Day on August 14th.

 

[MissSkittles]

Hey! I'm Australian and I keep chameleons!

We won’t tell anyone.

 

[Brad]

Looks like there’s already a National Chameleon Day.
https://whatnationaldayisit.com/day/Chameleon/

I looked into that and there is nothing to support their claim.