wanted to start pygmy chameleons

[jusmithback]

Hi
I am wondering which pygmy chameleons people recommend for first timers? I have had hoenelli pair years ago, and have panthers but love the little guys. Would like a terrarium type of set up and a pair/trio. Anyone have ideas where to start? Who has some available for purchase?
You could email me at jusmithback@yahoo.com or reply here.
Thank you, Julie

 

[Jeremiah]

One of the easier started pygmies would probably be Rieppeleon brevicaudatus, probably because they are the most common pygmies in the reptile trade and the are a bit easier to deal with than other species.

 

[Steve C]

But be warned! Not all websites do sell what they say! I ordered 1.2 brevs and I got 1 female brev, and one male and one female temporalis which like cooler temps, and are a bit more fragile, but still hardier than most. So find a very good reputable breeder or collector, I'm still on a search to get more Pygmies, but i dont want to end up getting some more temporalis... :/ FLchams looks very reliable but haven't had Pygmies for a couple years, and they have not replied to one of my emails... So I don't know. Hope u find a good site, and if u do please please please post it or pm me, thanks!