Nosy be??? What do we think he is....?

[Victoriaandtravis2016]

He was sold to us as a nosy be but idk... his coloring surely looks different.

 

[Brodybreaux25]

No, this is a Nosy Be.

 

[Victoriaandtravis2016]

No, this is a Nosy Be.

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I know I wasn't sure if sometimes they change rapidly from a young age or can show other colors he's only 3 months old... but we kinda figured we got screwed when we got him he was brown and ran so of course we didn't have anything to go off of until now.... disappointing we didn't get what we thought but I wanted to make sure because the breeder is a friend and I didn't want to confront him unless I was sure

 

[coastal_chameleon]

he does have amazing colors tho !

 

[Brodybreaux25]

Agreed, may not be a nosy be but he will still be a stunner. I think Amobile but definitely don't quote me on that. Probably shouldn't even be guessing...

 

[Brodybreaux25]

May help a little later on when his colors come in.

https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/panther-local-map.172159/

 

[Victoriaandtravis2016]

No, this is

Agreed, may not be a nosy be but he will still be a stunner. I think Amobile but definitely don't quote me on that. Probably shouldn't even be guessing...
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thank you so much for your replies I really appreciate it! ?

 

[snitz427]

The orange definitely looks ambilobe, but he will go through some pretty wild color changes in his first year or two of life. So don't read into his current colors too much. I have an adult Ambanja that has been on a roller coaster ride of color changes, and went from almost completely teal to completely red in a few months... and that was at 2 years of age! Enjoy the ride.

 

[cyberlocc]

What you have there is a F. paradalis. Not a Nosy Be, not a Ambilobe, just a F. paradalis, Panther Chameleon.

Treat him as such . (IE No breeding, if you do Breed, sell as mixed/unknown)

 

[salty dog]

Very nice chameleon furcifer paradalis!! Excellent colors!! Unless you talk to the breeder, pinpoint locale. he will be just an awesome dude!! Unknown locale

 

[Victoriaandtravis2016]

Thank y'all so much for all the info we are so excited! Always wanted a Nosy be but honestly these little guys make us so happy it doesn't matter what he looks like! I will keep updating with photos! Can't wait for the next shed!!

 

[Gingero]

Cute little guy!

Quick question, what UVB bulb are you using?

 

[skoram]

What you have there is a F. paradalis.

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Agree with others on the color changes as he gets older. His current colors are practically meaningless. Also, there is little to no way to confirm locale with 100% certainty as there is a great deal of variation between F. pardalis in the same locale. That is one reason why people here recommend only purchasing from trusted breeders.

 

[Brodybreaux25]

What you have there is a F. paradalis. Not a Nosy Be, not a Ambilobe, just a F. paradalis, Panther Chameleon.

Treat him as such . (IE No breeding, if you do Breed, sell as mixed/unknown)

See? Told you I shouldn't be guessing! lol

 

[Victoriaandtravis2016]

Fixed

Agree with others on the color changes as he gets older. His current colors are practically meaningless. Also, there is little to no way to confirm locale with 100% certainty as there is a great deal of variation between F. pardalis in the same locale. That is one reason why people here recommend only purchasing from trusted breeders.

My breeder is trusted he's a great breeder but I understand your point. Thank you