I have wanted to work with Bradypodion thamnobates for many years and with the recent changes that have allowed legal exports of CB specimens the opportunity presented itself. The following images chronicle the two pair of Nottingham B. thamnobates brought in by Steve McNary of Chameleons International and produced by Seth Brendenkamp of Atmosphere Chameleons in South Africa.
Earlier this year I received 2.2 B. Thamnobates. I was pleased to receive what I consider the "classic" Nottingham yellow flank color male and a peach color variation. Note, the designation "classic" is purely my subjective label based on the pictures I have seen and personal assumptions made.
The females started off brownish color, but would soon blow my mind with patterns and colors...
It was soon apparent that I was going to need some new baby cages set up.
And I was treated to some incredible patterns in the females around the time of birthing
And on Aug 12 the reward was wonderful! I love the detail in their sides!
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3 Notice the little beard coming in? Here's your daily dose of cuteness. You're welcome
The next day, on Aug 13, a second unrelated litter was born. Mine are just two of the litters being born in the US around this time. It is an exciting time for us in the chameleon community to be able to have F2 bloodlines to use to establish this species. The babies have proven to be strong and healthy and have had no trouble chowing down on M. hydei fruit flies. Considering how hardy this species is I would suggest that anyone who is thinking about trying out a more "rare" species of chameleon come straight to B. thamnobates. This is truly a jewel for us and we are fortunate to have this opportunity to work with them!
Earlier this year I received 2.2 B. Thamnobates. I was pleased to receive what I consider the "classic" Nottingham yellow flank color male and a peach color variation. Note, the designation "classic" is purely my subjective label based on the pictures I have seen and personal assumptions made.
The females started off brownish color, but would soon blow my mind with patterns and colors...
It was soon apparent that I was going to need some new baby cages set up.
And I was treated to some incredible patterns in the females around the time of birthing
And on Aug 12 the reward was wonderful! I love the detail in their sides!
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3 Notice the little beard coming in? Here's your daily dose of cuteness. You're welcome
The next day, on Aug 13, a second unrelated litter was born. Mine are just two of the litters being born in the US around this time. It is an exciting time for us in the chameleon community to be able to have F2 bloodlines to use to establish this species. The babies have proven to be strong and healthy and have had no trouble chowing down on M. hydei fruit flies. Considering how hardy this species is I would suggest that anyone who is thinking about trying out a more "rare" species of chameleon come straight to B. thamnobates. This is truly a jewel for us and we are fortunate to have this opportunity to work with them!
