Rudis Chameleons

[hallie316]

My husband really wants a lizard, so this weekend we did some research and we're really interested in getting a rudis chameleon. We like them because they are not quite as large and they don't have a casque on their head. However, we can't find that much information or pictures of the differences between males and females. Hopefully someone can help! Here are some questions we have:

1. Is the shape of the body different between males and females? Some look round and fat and others look slender. Are males generally larger?
2. Are there differences in color between males and females? Some look brown and others are bright green.
3. Coloring in general - Can the same chameleon be brown one day and green the next? I know coloring depends on mood and other things... Are some rudis chameleons brown and others are green?

Thanks!

 

[werecat]

Sorry I don't know much about Rudis, but there are several members here who keep them. Hopefully they can answer your questions.

Since you are looking for a smaller cham with a less prominent casque I thought I'd mention carpet chameleons. You may want to look at that species as well since they meet your requirements. Also, I think they are a little more common than Rudis in the US, but not sure.

You're in the right place. Keep doing your research and you will find a cham that is perfect for you.

 

[rshewfel]

My husband really wants a lizard, so this weekend we did some research and we're really interested in getting a rudis chameleon. We like them because they are not quite as large and they don't have a casque on their head. However, we can't find that much information or pictures of the differences between males and females. Hopefully someone can help! Here are some questions we have:

1. Is the shape of the body different between males and females? Some look round and fat and others look slender. Are males generally larger?
2. Are there differences in color between males and females? Some look brown and others are bright green.
3. Coloring in general - Can the same chameleon be brown one day and green the next? I know coloring depends on mood and other things... Are some rudis chameleons brown and others are green?

Thanks!

Talk to Carl. He might still have some captive born for sale. The scientific name is t. sternfeldi. Here is a link to his ad. https://www.chameleonforums.com/sternfeldi-j-xantholophus-sale-133893/

 

[CarlC]

Thanks for the mention Robert!

Hallie you have a PM.

Carl

 

[DeniseVKM]

I'm looking for a rudis cham ... i'm in Niagara Falls Canada, can some one pls forward this message to someone on this site who may have them