I saw a chameleon in my backyard

[kanokpornc]

I saw a chameleon

on a tree in my backyard today, Orlando FL. Can it be there without care? Do you think it can be as naturally?

Thanks

 

[Virgil1972]

Chams are not native to the new world. It was somebodys pet that ether was let go or got out. I do not know if it can survive all year.

 

[Chamel619]

Definitely an escaped pet. A panther of some sort. Looks dehydrated.

 

[kanokpornc]

Chams are not native to the new world. It was somebodys pet that ether was let go or got out. I do not know if it can survive all year.

I was replying you to the wrong place. Anyway. I will check it out tomorrow. Hope it is still. Thanks

 

[absolutbill]

If you were further south I'd say he could survive all year, but in Orlando I highly doubt it. Try to catch him and bring him inside because he's not native, and is an escaped pet. Also, contact Dez on here - she's in the area and had an issue last year with stolen panthers (she's the owner of Chamalot Chameleons). Maybe he's one of hers?

 

[kanokpornc]

Definitely an escaped pet. A panther of some sort. Looks dehydrated.

I saw it on a death tree but it went to a green tree that the last time I saw it in the evening. I will check out tomorrow again. Thanks

 

[kanokpornc]

If you were further south I'd say he could survive all year, but in Orlando I highly doubt it. Try to catch him and bring him inside because he's not native, and is an escaped pet. Also, contact Dez on here - she's in the area and had an issue last year with stolen panthers (she's the owner of Chamalot Chameleons). Maybe he's one of hers?

Thanks, let see if I can find it tomorrow.

 

[FlChamMom]

I would try and catch him at night- he'll definitely be easier to see and won't be a moving target. I bet you were surprised to see him in your back yard!

 

[JoeVet]

Send him to me.

 

[lizardstudios]

can you tell me the neighborhood in which you found it? i know this is an old post but ive been trying to find some panther chameleons in florida for a while. If you find a nerd with a flashlight, thats probably me lol.

 

[lizardstudios]

If you were further south I'd say he could survive all year, but in Orlando I highly doubt it. Try to catch him and bring him inside because he's not native, and is an escaped pet. Also, contact Dez on here - she's in the area and had an issue last year with stolen panthers (she's the owner of Chamalot Chameleons). Maybe he's one of hers?

there is one population that has only recently been completely wiped out, but it has survived for over 8 years. its true that some may not survive, but others do pull through sometimes.

 

[PabloTheCham]

is the cham okay?

 

[lizardstudios]

is the cham okay?

It’s probably fine. But it might have some parasites from being outside for too long. Also we get a lot less rain here so it’s also probably dehydrated.

 

[lizardstudios]

They live in Madagascar and it has to rain probably like every day for panther chams to stay hydrated.

 

[kinyonga]

This post is 4 years old. The OP hasn't posted since then...you're not likely to get any replies.

 

[lizardstudios]

This post is 4 years old. The OP hasn't posted since then...you're not likely to get any replies.

i know this is 4 years old, but i thought it was worth a shot. i have been looking to find wild chameleons in florida for a long time, and i heard there was a population in orlando. So when i found this threadi thought i could find some.

 

[lizardstudios]

well, i guess ill just keep looking.