Panther chameleon sexing

[JimG]

Hello everyone, I am an avid chameleon lover and have a total of five Chameleons that I love and care for. I received number 6 today from someone who found out it way more difficult to care for than he thought. I have a Veiled that I raised from a babay and is now 2 1/2 years. I also have a male and female Jackson’s and 2 Graceful’s. This is my first panther and would like to see what everyone thinks the sex may be. Thanks to everyone who makes this a great forum for information

 

[bobcochran]

This is a joke right?

 

[JimG]

Why do you say it’s a joke. It is not a joke. I have no experience with panthers. I am just asking sex and maybe what kind of panther it is.

 

[Dave85731]

As old as it is if you did any research before hand you would know the answer that’s why it seems like a joke

 

[JimG]

The person that had it was going to bring it to the shelter today. I could absolutely not allow this happen. This was a last minute effort to save it from going to them. And yes if this was a planned buy I always do my research. I love and care for all my Chameleons tremendously. I just recently lost my female veiled. I spent over 400 dollars in vet costs. I do not just leave them in there cage to watch and not care weather they live or die. I take care of my Chameleons as if they are part of my family. My Chameleons go with me most everywhere, trips to the store, pet stores, grocery store, etc. I find it offensive that I ask a question and you respond it as if it was a joke, especially without hearing the whole story.

 

[Crashbandit05]

It's definitely a male panther, to answer your question. I assume members thought this was a joke because it's generally understood that male panthers are much more colorful than females but there are certain locales of females that can be quite colorful too.
I also think your mentioning of being an experienced chameleon keeper threw members off a bit.. just my .02

 

[JimG]

Maybe you are correct, I should have mentioned the whole story first, my bad on that one. This just came up this morning thru a friend. He wanted to know if I could save it. Like I mentioned I have never had a panther. I am now in the process of raising 50 baby veiled Chameleons so I have my hands full at the moment. Even with all that I had to save this guy. Sorry, I did not mean to stir the pot with everyone. My apologies.

 

[CJ's Exotics]

He is definitely a male. He is super cool looking, enjoy him!

 

[kinyonga]

Beautiful male! Good on you for rescuing him!

 

[bobcochran]

I seriously thought you were joking, I apologize. He looks to be in good shape. Also looks to be a yellow body blue bar ambilobe.

 

[JimG]

It is me who should be apologizing. I should have explained the whole situation. I have 0 experience with the panther breed but with this forum and plenty of research I think I am about to get a crash course. Thanks to everyone for there thoughts and reply’s

 

[Dave85731]

Lol it did seem like a joke.. but he looks healthy if you already got veileds it’s pretty much same care the hard part is keeping just one I started with one panther now I got 5 working on the 6th soon lol so many colors with panthers

 

[JimG]

Getting Marley settled into his cage. He seems to be non aggressive and very social. I am just leaving him to hiself for awhile to let him get settled in. Thanks for all the help peeps.

 

[JimG]

Yes it’s very addicting, this will make Chameleon # 6. The great part is my wife is just as in love with Chameleons as I am. This is something we both enjoy doing together.

1. 1 Male veiled -
2. 1 Make Jackson
3. 1 female Jackson
4. 2 Graceful’s
5. 1 Male panther (new addition)

OH forgot to add, 40 plus baby veiled

 

[kinyonga]

You said..."OH forgot to add, 40 plus baby veiled"...how many of them are you going to be able to part with??

 

[JimG]

Hello, most all have either been giving away, sold, and the rest already promised. We have a Jackson (FLO) that is should be dropping her young very shortly. One of my favorite breeds to own.

 

[carol5208]

He is very beautiful and what a long tail!

 

[JimG]

He is very beautiful and what a long tail!

I also thought he had a very long tail. I am NEW to the panther breed, is that abnormal for the long tail. Also, can someone tell me what breed Panther he is may be. I think he may be in the Ambilobe family but not sure what type. I would like to use him as a sire down the road at some point as I really love his colors. Once again thanks in advance for any and all info....

Jim