Hi - I was thinking of getting a new chameleon (already have a veiled) and wanted some advice on a few species. Can anyone out there who has a carpet or rudis let me know their personal experiences with these species? I love the coloring and the fact that they were smaller than the veiled. One harder to keep than the other? Shyer? Better coloration? More prone to diseases like MBD?
I also went to a reptile show and, although they were huge, was captivated by a bunch of melleri somebody brought. One climbed on me and was so much friendlier than my veiled. I was told that this is pretty rare and that the only chams that are sometimes friendly are panthers, and even then its kind of rare. Handling them isnt a priority for me at all - but less aggressive than my veiled when I clean his cage would be nice.
I am not entirely sure I wanted to get a new one so any feedback on these species would be greatly appreciated.
I also went to a reptile show and, although they were huge, was captivated by a bunch of melleri somebody brought. One climbed on me and was so much friendlier than my veiled. I was told that this is pretty rare and that the only chams that are sometimes friendly are panthers, and even then its kind of rare. Handling them isnt a priority for me at all - but less aggressive than my veiled when I clean his cage would be nice.
I am not entirely sure I wanted to get a new one so any feedback on these species would be greatly appreciated.
