Looking for ideas - Help me spend some money!!

[Saldarya]

So, I am looking for a new species to work with. I, like many, enjoy the unique and different species, and am prepared to do whatever is necessary to make them thrive.

Breeding would be a goal, but not the end game. I just believe that if you are going to work with something unique, there is some inherent responsibility to try and create CB populations.

Currently keep Panthers, Jacksons (Xanth & Meru), Parsons, Johnstonii soon, and Bradypodion. Would love some different Brady Species, but difficult to come by and always on the look out.

The Kinyongia genus is interesting, so there may be some hope there.

Just sitting in a hotel room thinking of something new and interesting and thought it would make for a fun conversation and topic.

So, what are some ideas you might have for a unique species to work with??

 

[Deevo]

Call me biased but kinyongia are cool.. also quadracornis.

 

[rshewfel]

You are already working with two 3-horned chameleons, but I really like deremensis. Excluding veileds, they might be the hardiest chameleons I have ever worked with. Not extremely rare right now but few people are working with them.

 

[symphonica]

I do really like the deremensis, but if you're looking for unique and unusual, I think the quadricornis would be it.

 

[rshewfel]

Quadricornis will always be one of my favorites.

 

[Saldarya]

Call me biased but kinyongia are cool.. also quadracornis.

Quads are an interesting option and my current area for 'montanes' would suit them well.

I am really do like the Kinyongian genus, but which one??

 

[laurie]

I loved my tavetana. They are tiny, but think they are giants. Will try to bite your head off.

Why don't you like quads? I love quads and might know someone who could hook you up.

 

[Saldarya]

I loved my tavetana. They are tiny, but think they are giants. Will try to bite your head off.

Why don't you like quads? I love quads and might know someone who could hook you up.

I never said I didn't like them!!! and I think I know someone also!

 

[PoshPenny]

There was a e-vine on keeping rare chams, it was really awesome, there are even Facebook pages for these groups so they can share ideas and mate the species so that the breed doesn't die out. It was really amazing to read about all of these people coming together to help these breeds flourish. I'm on my phone but can try to find it for you. There were some really gorgeous breeds on there.

 

[camimom]

I would love to get back into the tricerous hoehnelli (SP) again.

I had a pair but they passed for unknown reasons before I could breed them.

But im not sure thre are many (if any) in the US now

 

[PoshPenny]

Cami that was one of the breeds. They have the three horns right? There is a Facebook page for them too on the e vine. I'm sorry you lost them though. I know that must of been hard.

 

[reptoman]

I think you should get some Furcifer Paradalis. I know a guy

 

[kplatvoet]

I'd like to see someone who know what they are doing work with senegals or flapnecks myself - they are impossible to get as a captive bred - I know the economic doesn't seem to be there but they really are beautiful little guys (and girls) -

 

[DeremensisBlue]

Here is my list of species that need a bit of love and deserve more attention than they are getting (that are not on your list already)
Quadricornis :always amazing and not coming in much anymore
Montium : same
Cristatus : same
The Cameroon species are just disappearing too quickly from the hobby. If you get into quads you know there is a rabid grass roots group that would welcome you in!

kinyongia matschiei : rarely come in now a days, but a very nice species that would be desirable.

C. Dilepis : there is a blue "eared" variety that is quite striking. I am not sure where they are from, but this one is very worth establishing!

T. Deremensis : has the curse of being very productive once you can get them to hatch and flooding the very small market that has heard of them. Very nice animals!

T. Melleri : we have to crack this one! They can't come in forever. I'd hate to lose this one from the hobby! We still have lots of work to do here.

F. Lateralis : this is a wonderful chameleon that could be a hit with keepers if they just got a bit more exposure. We can't let Dooley shoulder the entire lateralis breeding program!

Bill

 

[CarlC]

F. Lateralis : this is a wonderful chameleon that could be a hit with keepers if they just got a bit more exposure. We can't let Dooley shoulder the entire lateralis breeding program!

Bill

Don't worry Bill within the next year there will be plenty of lateralis being offered. Myself, Kevin, Nick and Kyle will have PA on the map as the place to get carpets.

Carl

 

[MSAquatics]

I'd love to get my hands on a pair or two of Furcifer minor. Working on the melleri now. ; )

Leland

 

[CarlC]

Your not the only one Leeland!

Have you given any thought on werneri? Sporadic imports and about a zero cb population make this a species that needs attention. One of my girls will be dropping soon and I need someone to exchange lines with.

Carl

 

[DeremensisBlue]

Your not the only one Leeland!

Have you given any thought on werneri? Sporadic imports and about a zero cb population make this a species that needs attention. One of my girls will be dropping soon and I need someone to exchange lines with.

Carl

I always thought it would be cool to have all six tri-horn species.

And I am glad there is such an effort behind lateralis. Very good to hear!

Bill

 

[Saldarya]

Thank you all for the comments.

I few things here spark my interest.

cristatus would be nice as again, there is not an established population and they are very nice animals that from an enviroment perspective would fit in my montane room.

Melleri certainly are interesting, but I would have to make some changes to the rooms to be able to fit the bigger cages needed.

Finally, the werneri that Carl brings up may have some great promise. I truly enjoy the tri horn animals and these are pretty little animals. Some more research is needed on my end, but this may prove promising.

Thank you again for the ideas, got some good ones!!