Don't try this at home

[symphonica]

Just wanted to share a cute photo. Of course, they both woke up when I turned on the light to snap this photo, but it was much cuter when they both actually had their eyes closed.

These two males have been living together for a while now with no problems, since they were young and essentially grew up together, in a large free-range situation. They're free-ranged in a furnished basement that's about 15' x 20'. It used to be a fish/aquarium room, but I've turned it into a cham room. They're funny - when one of them eats (out of a dish), the other one has to jump right in and eat, too. They're always on the same ficus, despite there being plenty of others for them to separate if they wanted to. And now, apparently they even sleep together, too. The Nosy Be seems to be the leader.

I certainly would not recommend just putting two together, let alone letting them live together. I also wouldn't recommend putting just any two together - they can have personality clashes and some just won't tolerate the company of others, period.

 

[ocular_factitus]

Great shot! Awesome colors! Homosexuality is a natural thing and seen in reptiles as well as other animals. I have seen it in my old chameleons. Not that your Ambilobe & Nosy Bé are exhibiting homosexual traits, but a kinship. This is great!

 

[symphonica]

Thanks! Have you heard of the story about the two male penguins that took turns to hatch an egg and raise the baby? It's a children's book about a true story, and I wish I could remember the title of it. It was published to teach kids that there are different kinds of families, and that it's okay to have two dads or two moms.

 

[streetmike84]

they look awesome you got 2 good looking guys if i was a cham i would love to make it a 3some

 

[symphonica]

Thanks
Go ahead, jump right on in there. I'm not sure if my plants would be able to support your weight, though, so you'll just have to be terrestrial. Lol.

At one point, I tried a three-some, but the third was just getting really nervous and stressed out, so now he's still in the free-range but has a sheet hanging to block his views of the others. He can still leave the area freely to explore other parts of the "jungle," but mostly stays in his "nook." What's funny is that he's 2 months older than the other two and have always been the biggest one.

 

[carol5208]

There are a few other members on here whose chameleons get along. It does happen, but it is not that common especially with the two males. Very pretty chameleons btw!

 

[symphonica]

Thank you. There are a lot of factors that go into whether they get along or not, for sure. Mine generally love each other, but you can definitely tell that they sometimes get on each others' nerves, where they just walk away from the other as soon as he comes up to him. They're like two kids fighting and giving each other the silent treatment - so funny.

I only have experience with panthers (and two veileds years ago). Are there any species that do exist in pairs or groups (maybe dwarf species?)?