Gary the Helmeted Chameleon

[Andrew1283]

I just want to introduce Gary, a CB helmeted chameleon. He’s in a Reptibreeze XL with pothos and lots of climbing branches. I may never see this little guy aside from basking! Very calm temperament and already ate and drank in his new enclosure. Just look at that baby dinosaur face

 

[jannb]

He’s cute!

 

[Andrew1283]

I can’t wait to see his personality come out.

 

[GrannyK]

He’s so adorable!

 

[Sonny13]

Such beautiful species and he's stunning. Congrats

 

[MissSkittles]

Gorgeous little guy!

 

[Deanners83]

I just want to introduce Gary, a CB helmeted chameleon. He’s in a Reptibreeze XL with pothos and lots of climbing branches. I may never see this little guy aside from basking! Very calm temperament and already ate and drank in his new enclosure. Just look at that baby dinosaur face

Is this a male? I thought female. I have such a hard time telling when they are babies. Only reason I ask, is mine had babies and I kept 2. I thought 1 male and one female... but maybe the female is male also. Looks a lot like yours.

 

[Andrew1283]

I was told by the breeder he was male. I didn’t find much literature for sexing male vs female helmeted chams so maybe he is a female. Very interesting.

 

[Deanners83]

Well, I am no expert! lol I am still learning. @bobcochran would know.

 

[SteveH]

Here's a link I thought you might find interesting ... https://chameleonacademy.com/trioceros-hoehnelii/

 

[elizaann2]

I don’t know very much about hoehnelii. Are they similar to keeping Jackson’s or Panthers?

 

[javadi]

He is a male Hemipenal bulge is very obvious in this one. Males tend to develop slightly taller casques as well. Overall they're more tricky to sex than something like a panther though

 

[Sonny13]

I don’t know very much about hoehnelii. Are they similar to keeping Jackson’s or Panthers?

They’re similar to Jackson’s and are both montane species.

 

[elizaann2]

They’re similar to Jackson’s and are both montane species.

I'll see how I do with my Jackjack first but I'm thinking it would be nice to have my reptile room be all montane species. My basement is so stinking cold its perfect for them!

 

[Sonny13]

I'll see how I do with my Jackjack first but I'm thinking it would be nice to have my reptile room be all montane species. My basement is so stinking cold its perfect for them!

They would love it

 

[elizaann2]

They would love it

Huzzah. I apparently can’t find any Jackson breeders so maybe I’ll study up on the helmeted. I’ve always loved their cute faces.

 

[Sonny13]

Huzzah. I apparently can’t find any Jackson breeders so maybe I’ll study up on the helmeted. I’ve always loved their cute faces.

They’re amazing Size, colors and their cute faces. Here they’re difficult to find.

 

[elizaann2]

They’re amazing Size, colors and their cute faces. Here they’re difficult to find.

Dang. Ok good to know. I'll do my research first

 

[Deanners83]

Here's a link I thought you might find interesting ... https://chameleonacademy.com/trioceros-hoehnelii/

I love chameleon academy. It has helped me with my helmeted chameleons a ton.

 

[Deanners83]

I don’t know very much about hoehnelii. Are they similar to keeping Jackson’s or Panthers?

I am not sure where you are located, but If you want a hoehnelii, One of my females. just had 9 babies, and the other female is still gravid, but close. I am located in california. Their care is basically just like the jacksons. You will fall in love. They are so sweet. The link SteveH posted for chameleon academy is an excellent site. If you hop on to one of his live podcasts, Bill will even answer questions.