Small breeds of Chameleons?

[sensation]

Hey guys, I've owned 3 beautiful Veiled Chameleons in the past and now would like to get another type. I loved the Veiled and now feel lost without a chameleon

I was now thinking about getting a smaller species. I remembered one of my veiled was huge! What are some of the smaller species I should look at? Thanks guys! I love reading this forum!

 

[melric]

Bearded Pygmy's are probably the most common. I have three.

 

[sensation]

How big do they get? Difference in size between male and female?

 

[Scott85]

You might be interested in carpet chameleons. The stay fairly small, less than 6-8 inches. And its one of the few species where females are actually prettier than males. They are fairly easy to care for as well, just need a little higher humidty and lower basking temps than veilds.

 

[sensation]

According to Flchams.com, you can keep Bearded Pygmy Chameleons together? I've never heard of such a thing... They are cute though.

 

[Scott85]

People do keep them in groups alot, usually not multiple males though. Just have to give them a good bit of room, granted they are small. An 18x18x24 exoterra would probably be a comfortable size for a trio. Bigger would always be better though.

 

[sensation]

What about female panther chameleons? I can't really find how big they grow. Also when you see a size, does that include the tail?

 

[Motherlode Chameleon]

Furcifer lateralis and some of the Kinyongia species are good choices. The leaf chameleons are neat though they live mostly on the forest floor and would not require a tall enclosure.

 

[Scott85]

Female panthers will max out around 120grams and 12-14 inches total length including the tail. Males can get up to 250grams and 24-26 inches.

If you see a measurement that has STV or SVL that means the length from snout to the vent, or start of the tail. If not specified it is probably total length tail included.

 

[Elizadolots]

Pygmies are really small. But they require a very good environment. You sort of need to build a little world for them. I can see where that would be loads of fun, but I'm saving that adventure for after I'm retired from work and my daughter has moved out, giving me a "chameleon room".

If you just want something that can be in a smaller enclosure, then I agree with Carpets as a recommendation. There are small Fischer's (there are big Fischer's! make sure you know what you're getting).

 

[laurie]

If you want both pretty and small you can't beat a female carpet. Check some of (Dooley 1) threads. He breeds carpets and has some real beauties.