HOW OLD AM I?
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MissSkittles
Chameleon Enthusiast
She’s beautiful, but no idea how old she is and is probably not possible, especially without being able to compare her size to anything. She does look a bit thin.
dtm2420
Member
This is my wild caught nosy boraha. She is estimated at a year to a year and a half. She has been in the states only 8 months.
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dtm2420
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Do you have a male as well or just the female? She is gorgeous. I went basic and looked up names for angel since the males are white. My male is named Anjo
Andrew1283
Chameleon Enthusiast
Watch from the 15 to 19 minute mark. Getting a wild caught invasive species like a Jackson’s or Veiled from Florida or Hawaii is one thing. Purchasing wild caught panther chameleons from Madagascar seems so irresponsible.
MissSkittles
Chameleon Enthusiast
I absolutely see your point and it was painful for me to watch that bit of video. However, I do understand the need for ‘fresh’ bloodlines in captive breeding as well as trying to establish successful captive breeding of some species. We also need to take into consideration that chameleons are just ho hum everyday lizards to these kids and nothing special. If it weren’t for the pet trade, the Malagasy would probably see them similarly as the wild anoles here in Florida are seen.
Randallthechameleon
Established Member
Consider this though, they are on the market basically seeking refuge now that they have been taken. I don’t support it but I do support housing a homeless chameleon.
MzLaurie11
Avid Member
The females are so small its very hard to tell age. Since she was WC, i think the biggest worry is parasites. If it was me, i would have her tested, tested then tested again! She is beautiful do you intend on breeding her?
