Pic request...Wild Bradypodion natural habitat!?!?

[JonRich]

Hey all, I have done some searching and was having a bit of trouble finding images of Bradypodion natural habitat, most pix are close up of the animals themselves. (mainly B. pumilum, B. transvaalense and B. thamnobates). Some of the reading I did states that because of human encroachment much of their natural range has been replaced by homes and other establishments. Some Bradypodion have taken to people's gardens, roadside hedges and bushes etc.

Any pix of what these Bradypodion natural habitat would look like would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

I will also take keepers pix of their Bradypodion enclosures.

 

[showjet95]

Look at Chris Anderson's thread on his trip to S.A., he has pics of thamnobates habitat. I know the form of transvaalense we get originally come from woodbush forest reserve in S.A., so do a an image search for that. Damaranum come from Knysna forest around George S.A. so do an image search for that. Pumilum come from the western cape, and yes most of their natural habitat has been destroyed for homes and wine vineyards, so they are often found in neighborhood bushes and trees and in people gardens, where they are often attacked by cats. Its a shame what we do to our natural world.

 

[JonRich]

Look at Chris Anderson's thread on his trip to S.A., he has pics of thamnobates habitat. I know the form of transvaalense we get originally come from woodbush forest reserve in S.A., so do a an image search for that. Damaranum come from Knysna forest around George S.A. so do an image search for that. Pumilum come from the western cape, and yes most of their natural habitat has been destroyed for homes and wine vineyards, so they are often found in neighborhood bushes and trees and in people gardens, where they are often attacked by cats. Its a shame what we do to our natural world.

Thanks Paul, i was actually looking at Chris's thread as you responded.. Its blocked by my job's firewall, so i'm making due with my phone.

 

[JonRich]

Not sure why this was moved since it was Bradypodion specific. But whatever.

 

[chameleonneeds]

I am herping in the western cape in december and will take pics of the different habitats for bradypodion pumilum. Their habitat ranges quite a bit, from open areas with shrubs and long grass along side the coast to deep closed canopy areas.

I used to have a load of pics but it was on my uncles camera and it broke and the memory card was lost so thats a bummer, but I will get new pics soon

 

[Zubi]

Oooohh JR.....do I sense a Brady project in the future?

 

[Olimpia]

I'm glad you're considering getting into the Brady bunch, Jon! These chameleons are tiny gems, very pretty and very small. Just invest in a good zoom or macro lense right now!

I will post enclosure pics later if you want but my cage isn't what you'd call naturalistic, it's along the lines as my panther cages, using mainly branches.

 

[JonRich]

I am herping in the western cape in december and will take pics of the different habitats for bradypodion pumilum. Their habitat ranges quite a bit, from open areas with shrubs and long grass along side the coast to deep closed canopy areas.

I used to have a load of pics but it was on my uncles camera and it broke and the memory card was lost so thats a bummer, but I will get new pics soon

Woooo, that would be great, it would pass the timeframe that i'd need the pix for but it would be great to see if i did it right and what can be changed. From what you discribe they can adapt to many different habitats. Thanks for your observations, i look foward to your pix.

Oooohh JR.....do I sense a Brady project in the future?

I'm glad you're considering getting into the Brady bunch, Jon! These chameleons are tiny gems, very pretty and very small. Just invest in a good zoom or macro lense right now!

I will post enclosure pics later if you want but my cage isn't what you'd call naturalistic, it's along the lines as my panther cages, using mainly branches.

I would still like to see pix Olimpia, and yes i'll be dipping my feet into the Brady pool. I have been thinking about it for some time now, but lately i have been having Brady dreams. So the Panther project is on hold for some micro machines.

 

[laurie]

I love my B. transvaalense, they are very active, they go all over the cage. I can't speak for the rest but mine are a joy. Sorry all picture I take are crap unless I just happen to get lucky.

The best book I have found for both natural pictures and information is :
Chameleons of Southern Africa by Krystal Tolley & Marius Burger

Excellent book and very affordable

 

[showjet95]

Im excited for you JR. They are awesome chameleons. There are a few other less known members who will be taking the plunge with you this time around too, and Im sure there will be more to come! get your other buddy in on this.

 

[JonRich]

Im excited for you JR. They are awesome chameleons. There are a few other less known members who will be taking the plunge with you this time around too, and Im sure there will be more to come! get your other buddy in on this.

Nice, I'm working on it.

Actually going to do a substrateless enclosure for these guys with a light leaf litter (since they give live birth and no need for laying substrate). This solves my mine concern with substrate, NOOOOO GNATS!!