I don't know the guy, but I think it's fair to say that if he isn't gonna raise them to proper size before selling them, he has no business breeding them.
I too have purchased eggs from Matt. He knows his stuff. So far, 5 of 7 have hatched. The other two are looking good and should hatch any day now. I'm loving this "small clutch" size for my first attempt at raising hatchling chams.
It will be fine as long as you have no animals that could prey on him. Also, be prepared for the possibility that he could decide to go somewhere else when the sun comes up and you may have to search for him. Been there done that. Lol
Try an oustalets or a gracilior or a Jackson. There are quite a few others you can look into, but those are a little easier to get and not super difficult. By Jacksoni, I mean Triceros jacksoni jacksoni. Not the common xanthic Jacksons although they are kinda cool too.
+1 on the cricket hating! I'd say he is "probably" a mixed local that leans toward an Ambilobe in appearance. The reason I say this is that the pet stores don't usually deal in the less common localities such as Tamatave or Sambava as they deal in the cheapest chams they can get. Ambilobe...
Back when I was big into cornsnakes, there was a registry called the American Cornsnake Registry (ACR). It was basically set up like the AKC. It was pretty cool to go back down the family trees. It was also very handy when wanting to see possible heterozygous Gene's and such. I have been hoping...
I didn't get past the colors. They scream ambanja, so I didn't look closer. On second look, the nose doesn't really look ambanja. Mine has a much pointier nose like you said. Either way, I think Frank has a good looking guy and he must be taking really good care of him as he looks vibrant and...
That's a pretty common look for many "banjas." Mine is a bit older than yours and really only colored up the last few months. I am told by those with banja experience that they often don't start coloring up until they are 18 months old. Mine also is mostly green and blue as well but he developed...
In response to what Absolute Bill said, there are some people that would freak out about handling chams. However I really think it depends on the cham and if their Chams gave them reason to think they should take them.out, they probably would. Everybody here just wants to do right by their...
I just say no. I explain that they are more of a "Look don't touch" type of pet. I will handle them occasionally' but not when people are around. The big exception to this rule are the two veileds I just got from Jann B. They are always wanting to come out. One goes to his pothos and the other...
Dude, I told you. Allan. Like "The Allan Parsons Project." It's totally clever. I'd use it when I get my Parsons, but my son is already named Allan. Think about it man! LOL
@Matt Vanilla Gorilla is great. Great customer service and any help you need. He is VERY careful that no related chams are bred and he frequently outcrosses to wild caught stock. That makes for extremely hardy and healthy Chams. Myself and @jamest0o0 have bought from Sean Fessler (another member...