NEW cham book

[Kent67]

Thanks for the heads uP on this. Got my copy yesterday and am enjoying all the new pics. Sure, it has the usual minor errors (yellow lip parsonii that belongs to the cristifer group, etc) but overall I'm really liking how its focus is on the animals themselves rather than how to keep them.

 

[chamluvr]

Just placed an order with Amazon. They only have 1 copy left. Paid for it with Rewards Points- FREE book.

 

[Kate]

So all you Cham lovers, is it worth buying?

 

[Carrie Anne]

I got my copy last week and it is definitely worth purchasing. I read through it all, found it to be very informative and I love the pictures in it. So far since receiving my copy not a day has gone by that I don't pick it up just to look at the pictures.

 

[Trace]

I got my copy and I think it’s a good book. The pictures are nice and the information is clearly presented. I’m usually looking for a little more when it comes to chameleon or reptile related literature so I’m not sure how much it will have long term appeal to the advanced/expert keepers beyond just being part of a book collection like Chris said. However it does fill the void between say the entry level chameleon books found in pet stores and those heavy duty, expensive field guides and tomes. (Spawls, Tilbury, Glaw/Vences et.al) It’s priced right for the newer or intermediate keeper looking for a little more chameleon wise than a basic care guide or online care sheet.

 

[Motherlode Chameleon]

I got my copy and I think it’s a good book. The pictures are nice and the information is clearly presented. I’m usually looking for a little more when it comes to chameleon or reptile related literature so I’m not sure how much it will have long term appeal to the advanced/expert keepers beyond just being part of a book collection like Chris said. However it does fill the void between say the entry level chameleon books found in pet stores and those heavy duty, expensive field guides and tomes. (Spawls, Tilbury, Glaw/Vences et.al) It’s priced right for the newer or intermediate keeper looking for a little more chameleon wise than a basic care guide or online care sheet.

It appears to be a good beginner to intermediate book. However it is not the same quality of Petr Necas "Natures Hidden Jewels".

 

[lisagr07]

just ordered mine!!!!!! looking forward to receiving it!!!!!

 

[jannb]

Still waiting for mine. I was a little bit slow in ordering it.

 

[filups21]

I don't know how to comment on Amazon's "description" of the book, but it's infuriating to see them state that chams change color to match their background!!!!

I entered a "review" about the description...we'll see if it works!

Sorry, pet peeve of mine.

I agree that they certainly do not change color in the manner/degree that cephalopods do, but there is evidence of limited color-matching to avoid predator detection (google "Predator-specific camouflage in chameleons"), you just might need scientific equipment to notice it.

 

[jannb]

I receive my book and looked at the pictures. Nice photos but wish none of them were mislabeled.

 

[lisagr07]

Still waiting for mine....

 

[Motherlode Chameleon]

I finally got around to reading the entire book and its a good short read. The highlights for me was the list of national parks and the chameleons that inhabit them. As well as a detail that Parsons chameleons are regular food items for Malagasy birds of prey.

Some ambiguity the book states that the genus Kinyongia has got species that are live bearing. If there are? What are the live bearing species of the genus Kinyongia?

 

[Neonchams1]

i have it!!! its amazing! very interesting!

 

[Niels Pedersen]

If there are? What are the live bearing species of the genus Kinyongia?

Its a mistake ;-)

 

[Motherlode Chameleon]

Its a mistake ;-)

That's what I was thinking.