Horn growth
- Thread starter caroline?
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One of the main reasons is genetics. Most Jackson's in the U.S. come from the introduced population in Hawaii, and the genetics of this population has diverged from that in Africa due to inbreeding and genetic bottleneck.
Bill Strand talks about it here: https://chameleonacademy.com/jacksons-chameleon-care/
Another reason could be from injury from either a bump/fall or fighting with others.
I think I've also read that nutrition might play a role as well when they're really young.
Bill Strand talks about it here: https://chameleonacademy.com/jacksons-chameleon-care/
Another reason could be from injury from either a bump/fall or fighting with others.
I think I've also read that nutrition might play a role as well when they're really young.
I would say mostly genetics with the occasional oops from the environment and nutrition. You can see the difference in horns on imported Jax Jax from before captivity to captivity. Some get notably thicker after import. I think there maybe a hormonal influence in males that have been in competition for females.
The inbreeding factor in Hawaiian xanths is a different thing entirely.
The inbreeding factor in Hawaiian xanths is a different thing entirely.
Chase
Chameleon Enthusiast
Same with deer. There’s a reason some white tail bucks cost a million dollars each
