Very curious...

[ChamomilleCame]

Ok, so the other day I saw a video of a desert cham. It was like legit desert... So how come people dont keep these? They're probably a lot easier to care for since (I guess) they don't drink as much water as other chams... They seemed pretty cool to me

 

[coldbloodedAL]

They're probably illegal to import/export. Could be endangered?

 

[Chase]

Ok, so the other day I saw a video of a desert cham. It was like legit desert... So how come people dont keep these? They're probably a lot easier to care for since (I guess) they don't drink as much water as other chams... They seemed pretty cool to me

Are you talking about a Namaqua Chameleon (Chamaeleo namaquensis)? Found in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPjgfEzmhAs

If so, they are actually a lot harder to keep. They require a huge amount of terrestrial space instead of arboreal. I also think it is illegal for them to be exported, so they can't even come in.

LPR08

Someone please correct me if I am wrong, I'd love to make sure I know what I'm talking about 100%.

EDIT: Here is a link to a longish discussion about the species- https://www.chameleonforums.com/namaqua-chameleon-japan-52105/

 

[millsamus]

Love it!Love the link thanks!!

Are you talking about a Namaqua Chameleon (Chamaeleo namaquensis)? Found in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPjgfEzmhAs

If so, they are actually a lot harder to keep. They require a huge amount of terrestrial space instead of arboreal. I also think it is illegal for them to be exported, so they can't even come in.

LPR08

Someone please correct me if I am wrong, I'd love to make sure I know what I'm talking about 100%.

EDIT: Here is a link to a longish discussion about the species-https://www.chameleonforums.com/namaqua-chameleon-japan-52105/

 

[ChamomilleCame]

Ohhh ok. Makes more sense now i guess they are freaking aweesome!!! I love em

 

[Solid Snake]

Ive got a video that I pulled off of some random site along time ago where this chameleon eats its daughter, and an entire snake. Pretty intense chameleon.

 

[Solid Snake]

Heres part of what I was talking about
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9c3O4QZwqY&feature=related

 

[ChamomilleCame]

Hoooly crap thats kinda like the guy who fed his cham to a huge ass frog