Got a cham for the first time

[memknock6699]

So hello this is my very first post and my very first cham I'm REALLY HAPPY to have a beautiful girl but I'm not sure what kind it is can anyone help me? I've had her for 3 days and I'm really looking forward to keeping her

 

[Jakama]

Where did you purchase her? Weird that whoever you bought her from didn't tell you what she was. Unless it is a WC, that is.
Not sure what that is. Looks sort of like a Meller's, but I know it can't be because it doesn't have neck flaps.

 

[memknock6699]

It was purchused at out local pet store I'm not sure which I got it as a bday gift on Friday I wish they would've told me what kind it was whats a WC?

 

[James45]

Well 1st off you have a female Jacksons chameleon not sure on the subspecies atm possibly a Xanth. Wc stands for "Wild caught".

 

[Ace]

WC is "wild caught" but it could be CB "captive bred"

anyway you have a female jacksons i agree its a T. xanth

i'd suggest removing the dirt or coconut fibers on the floor(substrate) it can priduce mold/bacteria and can cause impaction to your cham if it eats off of it by catching a bug


you will find the forums to be a very helpful place

ask questions and do your research

 

[memknock6699]

thank you everyone for your help now time to learnup

 

[James45]

Here is a very good write up on jacksons should give you alot of insight on their needs. http://www.chameleonnews.com/10JulManchen.html

 

[memknock6699]

thank you for the help