Hello!

[ScottChoc]

This is my first post. I'm glad I just found this resource as I have just inherited my first chameleon. I have been reading as much as possible over the last few days to learn what I need to know. Proper care and quality of life for my chameleon is my top priority.

After a few days of trying to figure out what kind of chameleon he was I was sure that he was a panther. But after finding some more photos, I think he might be a rudis. are rudis chameleons more rare than panthers? is it unlikely that I have one?

I will be posting photos as soon as I have them.

Thanks in advance for your help and advice. I'm sure I will be learning a lot more from the knowledgable folks on this forum.

-Scott

 

[ScottChoc]

photo

here is a photo.

I'm not sure if the black coloring is caused by stress or temperature or both. when he is at rest in his cage he is all light green with the yellow stripe on his side.

 

[haleybobl]

Very tiny still! How old is it, and where did you get it from?

 

[ScottChoc]

I'm not sure exactly how old he is. I have no information on where he came from. He belonged to a friend that passed away. I am definately taking the chameleon crash course these last few days.

 

[RachelRiot]

I'm not sure exactly how old he is. I have no information on where he came from. He belonged to a friend that passed away. I am definately taking the chameleon crash course these last few days.

I have no clue what he is although I do know he is really cute. You are a good friend for taking him in and you are in the right place to learn everything needed to give him a great life.

 

[ScottChoc]

Thanks. There is so much scattered information on the web that I've been trying to sort through. I'm very happy I found this forum.

 

[OntarioLizardman]

might be a jackson's female, but could be something else. maybe a Bradypodium or Chameleo Hoenhnlii. anyways welcome to the forum! im sure youll find tons of information! and im sure some one else will come along and tell you for sure what species it is!

 

[Ryan Jarosek]

That is a Rudis

 

[ScottChoc]

At the risk of sounding stupid, how is "rudis" pronounced?

 

[Ryan Jarosek]

roo-diss

 

[ScottChoc]

Thank you! Is the care of rudis chams the same as that of a panther?

 

[nick barta]

Rudis take cooler temps, more humidity, and more H2o OK guys there is a Rudis website, they are members I believe, they live in Colorado-Who can give Scott the link??

Welcome to the forum Scott!

CHEERS!!!

Nick Barta

 

[jannb]

Welcome Scott! What a cute chameleon!

 

[dodolah]

just wondering.. you did not pay Panther chameleon's price for your rudis, did you?
and, like others have said, rudis requirement is definitely different than panther or veiled.
got to say, you have a lot of things to do and to research...
Rudis' care is a bit tough.. that is why i don't see Rudis as a starter species.

 

[Brad Ramsey]

Rudis take cooler temps, more humidity, and more H2o OK guys there is a Rudis website, they are members I believe, they live in Colorado-Who can give Scott the link??

Nick Barta

I can!

http://www.rockymountainrudis.com/

-Brad

 

[nick barta]

Are you Colorado Chameleon people in some sort of a Chameleon commune up in them thar Colorado hills??

 

[Brad Ramsey]

HA!

I'm a "Hot Lowland Guy"

Down here on the desert plains we are only 5280 feet above sea level.

-Brad