Bush baby
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Approximately 20 years ago i bought my first Chameleon - it was a Jacksons. It was love at first sight, and from that day i have owned a Chameleon. I've always kept reptiles; mainly turtles up to that point, but as we all know Chams are special.
After my first Jacksons died only after two years, i owed several Veileds- all from Flchams. Average lifespan has been about 7 years-which i think is pretty good. Two weeks ago, my latest Veiled died after 6 long years. Cause of death? Unknown, but it was sudden and he deteriorated within a few days. I'd like to think that his death was due to old age.
Last week i ordered my very first Jacksons Cham- also from Flchams; this was the first time i've had one after my initial introduction into the hobby 20 years ago, so i'm very excited. It almost feels like 'coming home'. I'll post pics soon but he's young and gorgeous. He hasn't fed yet, but he drinks like crazy.
I've always kept my Chams in an enclosure in the basement where it stays relatively cooler than the rest of the house; the Veileds didn't seem to mind the night time drop in temp which can go as low as 50 but i know Jacksons are one of the few species that actually like it cooler and strive on a night time temperature drop.
That's all for now...
After my first Jacksons died only after two years, i owed several Veileds- all from Flchams. Average lifespan has been about 7 years-which i think is pretty good. Two weeks ago, my latest Veiled died after 6 long years. Cause of death? Unknown, but it was sudden and he deteriorated within a few days. I'd like to think that his death was due to old age.
Last week i ordered my very first Jacksons Cham- also from Flchams; this was the first time i've had one after my initial introduction into the hobby 20 years ago, so i'm very excited. It almost feels like 'coming home'. I'll post pics soon but he's young and gorgeous. He hasn't fed yet, but he drinks like crazy.
I've always kept my Chams in an enclosure in the basement where it stays relatively cooler than the rest of the house; the Veileds didn't seem to mind the night time drop in temp which can go as low as 50 but i know Jacksons are one of the few species that actually like it cooler and strive on a night time temperature drop.
That's all for now...
I should have said that before really. It sounds like you have a very good idea what you are doing already of course, but when new people say they have Jacksons I just automatically post up links to things that may be of use.......so here is a video made by another forum member - 
