Jacksonii Chameleon

[ColeCham]

I'm honestly considering getting a jacksonii as my second cham. Could anyone tell me about them? and how much they should cost? Thanks!

 

[xanthoman]

jacksonii?

I'm honestly considering getting a jacksonii as my second cham. Could anyone tell me about them? and how much they should cost? Thanks!

which one? a jacksonii merumontanus (dwarf jacksons), a jacksonii jacksonii ( sometimes called a mt. kenya or yellow sided jacksons)? a jacksonii xantholophus (a standard or sometimes called yellow crested jacksons), of the three, jacksonii xantholophus (standard jacksons) are the most readily available and therefore the cheapest. a trophy specimen of a full adult male jacksonii xantholophus (standard jacksons) should cost no more than $150 + shipping and that would be for an exceptional specimen. a nice almost adult typical specimen should cost between $85-125 shipped. as far as jacksonii merumontanus, or jacksonii jacksonii are concerned, the price is more dependent on where you get them, as they are not as readily available, which makes it more a question of whether you can get one, not how much they cost, but a price of $300 shipped for a really nice adult specimen of either would not be out of line. personally, if you have a source for either jacksonii merumontanus or jacksonii jacksonii, i would jump on it while you can because its not that inconcievable that there may come a day (now?), when either is almost impossible to get, but xantholophus on the other hand are everywhere and likely to stay that way for some time to come. jacksonii xantholophus are generally considered the hardiest of the three and that combined with price would likely make it the best starter jacksons. but its good to bear in mind that the overall purchase price of any chameleon is only a fraction of the overall cost of owning one. a $100 cham that dies or needs a couple of vet visits, is no less expensive than a $300 cham that doesnt, on the other hand, if you had a $300 cham to begin with, you would probably feel better about spending a $100 at the vet than you would for a $100 cham. jmo

 

[ColeCham]

Well, what's the difference between the three of them?

which one? a jacksonii merumontanus (dwarf jacksons), a jacksonii jacksonii ( sometimes called a mt. kenya or yellow sided jacksons)? a jacksonii xantholophus (a standard or sometimes called yellow crested jacksons), of the three, jacksonii xantholophus (standard jacksons) are the most readily available and therefore the cheapest. a trophy specimen of a full adult male jacksonii xantholophus (standard jacksons) should cost no more than $150 + shipping and that would be for an exceptional specimen. a nice almost adult typical specimen should cost between $85-125 shipped. as far as jacksonii merumontanus, or jacksonii jacksonii are concerned, the price is more dependent on where you get them, as they are not as readily available, which makes it more a question of whether you can get one, not how much they cost, but a price of $300 shipped for a really nice adult specimen of either would not be out of line. personally, if you have a source for either jacksonii merumontanus or jacksonii jacsksonii, i would jump on it while you can because its not that inconcievable that there may come a day (now?), when either is almost impossible to get, but xantholophus on the other and are everywhere and likely to stay that way for some time to come. jacksonii xantholophus are generally considered the hardiest of the three and that combined with price would likely make it the best starter jacksons. jmo

 

[xanthoman]

Well, what's the difference between the three of them?

i really dont know much about the other two, but imo, of the three, merumontanus is probably the cutest (afterall they are dwarf), i think many would say jacksonii jacksonii are the prettiest (most do have the beautiful yellow stripe down the side) and plus, the female j. jacksonii is more likely to have horns.- xantholophus are the hardiest of the three and would definitely be the best starter jacksons. i really dont know that much about the care and habits of the other two, but i know they are more fragile than xanths. pictures of all three can be seen at http://www.flchams.com/inventory_all.asp?id=1034

 

[ColeCham]

Okay thanks! Aside from jackson's what other chams would you consider? (I already have an ambilobe panther)

 

[Olimpia]

I think that if you already have a chameleon and know what kind of work they require, it's almost up to you. Read lots of caresheets and decide if their care is something you can afford and handle. Unless you're looking at something really delicate without enough experience (I don't know how much you have, so forgive me for asuming anything), look around at the species most commony kept by other members and research them. No one can decide what you can handle except you.

But again, do your research, because each species has its specific requirements and supplement issues and whatnot. Like Jackson's, who cannot be supplemented in the same way as a Panther. But I highly recommend Xanths, they're great.

 

[ColeCham]

I think that if you already have a chameleon and know what kind of work they require, it's almost up to you. Read lots of caresheets and decide if their care is something you can afford and handle. Unless you're looking at something really delicate without enough experience (I don't know how much you have, so forgive me for asuming anything), look around at the species most commony kept by other members and research them. No one can decide what you can handle except you.

But again, do your research, because each species has its specific requirements and supplement issues and whatnot. Like Jackson's, who cannot be supplemented in the same way as a Panther. But I highly recommend Xanths, they're great.

Well according to you, what do you find better, a jacksonii or a fischer's?

 

[happy14]

Jacksonii

Hi,

I also think the jacksonii's very very beautiful!
Here in Germany get a T. jacksonii jacksonii already for 60-80 €!
The animals are really beautiful. I myself once had one.

 

[ColeCham]

Hi,

I also think the jacksonii's very very beautiful!
Here in Germany get a T. jacksonii jacksonii already for 60-80 €!
The animals are really beautiful. I myself once had one.

So according to you, I should get a jacksonii?

 

[happy14]

Jacksonii

Are you doing a beginner in this area?

 

[Fearaffect]

I like the "Fischers" tavs. or multi. multi are very hardy and are full of personality.......
Alot of foliage and watch your temps is the key thing with these guys....jacksons to.

There is a member who is selling CBB babies right now on the multis........great oppurtunity to get one that doesnt come with all the WC problems....

 

[ColeCham]

Are you doing a beginner in this area?

I currently have a ambilobe panther. I haven't had him for long but I've done plenty of research on chams.

 

[ColeCham]

I like the "Fischers" tavs. or multi. multi are very hardy and are full of personality.......
Alot of foliage and watch your temps is the key thing with these guys....jacksons to.

There is a member who is selling CBB babies right now on the multis........great oppurtunity to get one that doesnt come with all the WC problems....

If I wanted I can go to the pet store near me to buy one. They're supposed to be getting them within a month

 

[happy14]

Jacksonii

So you should already have enough experience in the sensitive jacksonii's!
I have also started first with a Veiled Chameleon. Then with jacksonii.
Now I have. nasuta and F. Campani.

 

[ColeCham]

So you should already have enough experience in the sensitive jacksonii's!
I have also started first with a Veiled Chameleon. Then with jacksonii.
Now I have. nasuta and F. Campani.

Ah! Cool; so in you'd think that a jacksonii would be a better cham then a fischer?

 

[happy14]

Jacksonii

So it's your decision!
But since you're still relatively early stage, I would advise you to fischeri.
But you need to know for yourself alone. But look before everything about this species.

 

[ColeCham]

So it's your decision!
But since you're still relatively early stage, I would advise you to fischeri.
But you need to know for yourself alone. But look before everything about this species.

Okay thanks! I was sort of leaning towards them anyways! Thanks so much

 

[happy14]

Jacksonii

I hope I could help you further.

 

[Olimpia]

Well according to you, what do you find better, a jacksonii or a fischer's?

I haven't had a fischer's, or ever even read anything about them, so I really couldn't say. But as far as Jackson's go, mine has been really great and even-tempered.