Sambava slow coloration

[slamwise]

Ok, so I know Sambava have slow color development, but can someone please provide an example how long it took theirs to develop vibrant colors.

Basically, my Sambava male is over 13 months and has about as much color as 5 month olds I've seen online. It seems superficial, but I kind of want a point of reference.

Thanks.

 

[Chase]

Are you sure its a male?

 

[ChameleonAlley]

Yeah, can you post up a pic?

 

[morpheon]

Here is a post with pictures of my Sambava at 5 and 7 months

https://www.chameleonforums.com/delko-furcifer-pardalis-sambava-37983/

He lives inside, with not a really good exposure to sun, since i live in a basement and when i received him the winter was still at its highest. I also don't try to stress him at all and he has a very calm temper, so i assume his color are not as good as they would be if a female was close!

He's now 9 months old and his green color is almost finished. The yellow started (and by started i really mean it!) only 2 sheds ago. He still almost never show it, and his orange color is usually more brownish than orange!

 

[Rocky]

Some males are late bloomers, but can show some amazing colors when they bloom

This is Koa, we got him as an import so we dont know his age, however he is even more beautiful today. He was older and not as pretty but his colors keep coming

https://www.chameleonforums.com/koas-development-img-heavy-34038/

 

[morpheon]

Here is also another Sambava thread i came across a long time ago. You can notice the BIG differences between my Sambava and his. However, i think the access to sun explains it, at least partially.

https://www.chameleonforums.com/sambavaboy-14641/