Old Parson's

[Chameleon Loco]

Wow

OH thanks I think parsons are like the elefants of the tree's

 

[nateboston78]

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.

Perhaps the ones in the wildlife reserves where people are able to track? Not sure.

 

[SSimsswiSS]

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?

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...

Limited numbers equate to not just inbreeding. It's my opinion through observation that more than a pair of animals is needed to trigger succussful copulation. Many of the animals held privately are spread out across the country, and due to price tag, I'm quessing more then half are single specimens held by individuals. More research in the field is needed, if ever this chameleons secrets are to be unraveled. Unfortunately time is running out for many species in Madagascar.

 

[joshua n janet]

some one must breed them if not wats going to happen to the ones in the US in the future.

 

[Chase]

some one must breed them if not wats going to happen to the ones in the US in the future.

Its not that easy. And they'll pass away. The breeding process in this species is very difficult. You can't rush nature, all anyone can do is hope it does happen.

 

[joshua n janet]

yea i think this is a link to a pick of a big one
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attracti...tional_Park_Reserve_of_Perinet-Andasibe.html◀ Back

 

[mikee51]

yellow lip

wow thats a well fed huge yellow lip male,i love to have one to my female wich is born 05 and is about 50 cm
my male is from 06 and is bred by a,böhle he is a super specimen he is a orange eye

 

[joshua n janet]

i would love to see pics of those(mikee51)

 

[jannb]

yea i think this is a link to a pick of a big one
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attracti...tional_Park_Reserve_of_Perinet-Andasibe.html◀ Back

Wow!!!! He does look BIG with that lady holding him. What a gorgeous animal!