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I just added likes, etc not realizing this was an older post…I should have added the likes years ago…so I’m not removing them!! 🩷

You might be interested in this… Study of Zoonotic Pathogens in Alien Population of Veiled Chameleons (Chamaeleo calyptratus in the Canary Islands (Spain)… https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10376624/ “In conclusion, the invasive veiled chameleon population in the Canary Islands should be...

Maybe this will help you understand why I mentioned colours and patterns you wear… https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/clothing-color-and-chameleon-reactions.54761/ This might help as well. Chameleons communicate somewhat using colour and pattern and thus react to colour and patterns you...

You’ve had good answers already…so I’ll just say welcome to the forum and the world of chameleons! Their personalities are all different…some are very mellow and easy to deal with and some will chase after you to bite you. One more thing to consider…what colour and what patterns are on the...

Definitely looks like spurs to me! Vent doesn’t look as bad in these photos either. Can you get a couple of shots of his ankles for me please?

Welcome to the forum! Females need special care to help them with reproductive issues that develop if the right care is not given. Are you aware of that?

I’m concerned about the vent too. Wondering if it could be an infection or maybe even gout. Can you show a photo of the back legs/ankles please.

I’d like to see a couple of better pictures of the rear heels

Thypeynall seemed like gentle giants to me too. Never had one try to bite me…but you could see that they would rather not be handled.

There are a few species that can reach plague level swarms I think…

When there was that huge hatch in 2024, did they swarm?

I hope you find it! It’s going to take a lot of luck!

One more thing…look near the ends of branches.

Try looking at night with a flashlight in the trees. The body colours are usually paler and stand out more while they are sleeping. Good luck…it won’t be easy.

She’s a real beauty!