Mendez
Chameleon Enthusiast
A couple weeks ago I got a Bradypodion thamnobates that was legally exported from South Africa. For those of you unaware of the circumstances surrounding South Africa, this is a HUGE deal. South Africa is practically an iron dome, so for animals to get out legally, you know things had to be done right. This animal is captive bred to the second generation (F2) and is has been settling in nicely. To say this animal isn't a perfect example of the species would be an understatement.
You can go on morph market and see how much these animals go for. Yes, they are expensive, but they are nicer than any animals coming out of Europe (at least for thamnobates specifically, there are some good damaranum breeders in Europe). These thamnobates have taller, more defined casques than European individuals and just seem healthier and more robust. I have a European captive bred thamnobates that is thriving, but just looks inbred (small casque, and just doesn't look nearly as great).
Bradypodion is my favorite genus of chameleons. They are all small and species like thamnobates, damaranum, pumilum, transvaalense, etc. have vibrant colors.
Below are pictures of Moose, the newest member of my collection. He's been an absolute dream to work with and has been chowing down on crickets.
You can go on morph market and see how much these animals go for. Yes, they are expensive, but they are nicer than any animals coming out of Europe (at least for thamnobates specifically, there are some good damaranum breeders in Europe). These thamnobates have taller, more defined casques than European individuals and just seem healthier and more robust. I have a European captive bred thamnobates that is thriving, but just looks inbred (small casque, and just doesn't look nearly as great).
Bradypodion is my favorite genus of chameleons. They are all small and species like thamnobates, damaranum, pumilum, transvaalense, etc. have vibrant colors.
Below are pictures of Moose, the newest member of my collection. He's been an absolute dream to work with and has been chowing down on crickets.
