Cham owners.......

[AudreyElizabeth]

Has anyone kept Brookesia chameleons? I am think of getting a few because they dont need as much venilation as aboreal species. There has been sucess in keeping Brookesia thieli in rather large groups. You can also keep these in glass aquariums, which is a big no-no for most species. So I was wondering if anyone has had experience with these weird little critters....... Common name is the Leaf Chameleon.

 

[LaRiz]

I used to keep a huge variety of Chameleons, but never anything from Brookesia, or even Rhampholeon. Here's a link: Chameleon Care and Information Center
There is a care sheet in there for most, if not all the Brookesia species.
john

 

[AudreyElizabeth]

I've been there plenty, thanks for the link though! Chams have been an obession for me for about 5 years now, and I've only owned one. I just need central heat/AC, and an off limits cham room. I want to be able to create a secure, quiet environment before I attempt to tackle some more aboreals.


What species did you keep?

 

[LaRiz]

Originally posted by HerpInvertGirl
What species did you keep?

I'm glad you asked
In the past I've kept Veilds, Jackson's, Johnston's, Meller's, Oustalet's, Panthers (Ambanja), and the holy grail of all chameleons...Parson's Chameleons. The Parson's were the last species I worked with. I sold them in 2002. Off to a better home in CA, and to hopefully produce within a breeding group situation. I miss them the most, out of any creature I've kept. Here's some pics :

1st is the male...

 

[LaRiz]

and the female. This took 6 takes. She was the least shy of any reptile I've kept. Since she had a free range type cage set up, when I'd walk into the room, she'd follow like a puppy dog. She was always hungry!
enjoy,
john

 

[Bry]

That is the best feeding picture I have ever seen, hands down. That's just too cool. I'd love to have a cham myself someday. I'm partial to the Nosy Be Blue Panthers myself. I've toyed with the idea of getting a cham, but I keep putting it off due to their delicate nature. But once things settle down in a few years, I definitely plan on getting a cham. Could you tell me about your experience with keeping Panthers? Which species would you say are the least or most shy about feeding?

Bry

 

[Code Monkey]

I wondered if you'd repost that feeding pic, it's simply amazing.

 

[Bob]

I breed Leaf chameleons (Rhampholeon) twice in the last 4 years. Only complaint I have is they have a very short lifespan. My adults died shortly after breeding. Best to keep them at room temps. Only one of 4 babies lived.
I have a male Panther and is great!

Bob

 

[Phillip]

Killer pic John.

Phil

 

[AudreyElizabeth]

That is an awesome feeding pic!! I used to hand feed my veiled all the time, but couldn't imagine getting such an great picture of it. Your chams also look very healthy. It is a hobby that requires a lot of work and dedication, you can't leave them to themselves for a week or so like tarantulas!
Thanks for the replies and the amazing pics!!