nateboston78
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One of my guys turned 3 this year (time flies!) and I was curious to see who has some old parson's chameleons. I would be curious to find out what the oldest parsonii in captivity was recorded at?
Old Parson's
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nateboston78
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So it appears like we all have about the same age groups. Hopefully someone will chime in with a specimen well over 5-7 years.
SSimsswiSS
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I have a pair that came into the country in 2003, ( male is my avatar ) so safe to say their seven years old.
Picture below is fairly recent mating of pair that entered country in late 2006 / early 2007.
This is purly rumor, but I just heard of a guy, this morning having babies available locally. Only asking 2 grand a piece, for them. If only I had a baby for everytime I've heard this one.
Picture below is fairly recent mating of pair that entered country in late 2006 / early 2007.
This is purly rumor, but I just heard of a guy, this morning having babies available locally. Only asking 2 grand a piece, for them. If only I had a baby for everytime I've heard this one.
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eisentrauti
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If I remember right, they can live 12 years or longer ?
nateboston78
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Some estimates vaguely say 20+ years.
Carlton
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I've read this too but have to wonder...just who had a captive one for that long? Who observed a wild one for 20 years?
They are a fairly slow developing species...everything they do is leisurely (reaching maturity, egg incubation and embryo development, etc) so some people could be lead to assume they live longer than other species. In the wild in protected habitat they may not have too many threats or predators given their size and demeanor which also suggests a longer life. Most Malagasy leave chams completely alone as they are either considered bad luck, downright evil, or carriers of ancestral spirits. Unless of course they are capturing and smuggling them for trade.
Chuck G
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Here you go. All mine are orange eye.
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laurie
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I am with you Jann, I could look at parson's pictures all time. Lovely parson's Steve and Chuck.
Steve if the "person with the babies is local, so see them and buy a few" he he he
Maybe with the two you had mating we will finally get the hear of real parsons born in the us. My fingers, toes, legs, eyes, etc are crossed for you.
Chameleon Loco
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Question about genes for parsons
Since there is only a limited number of parsons in the US and since importing them is illegal how will these animals continue to be clean and free of inbreeding?
Since there is only a limited number of parsons in the US and since importing them is illegal how will these animals continue to be clean and free of inbreeding?
eisentrauti
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The breeding is the problem...I quite sure the parsonii keepers would be quite happy if they are forced someday to think about inbreeding problems...
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