codiwatkins
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So I just found out Im going to Hawaii for my Birthday and i was wondering if anyone knows of any Chameleon breeders in Hawaii? Also If i where to find one would i be able to bring it back to texas with me?
Breeders in Hawaii
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codiwatkins
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lol!! I read that earlier today!! BUT i was thinking it would be neat to see the chams in Hawaii.....You know how they look diffrent everywhere......You would think I owuld be concerned about EVERYTHING BUT chameleons since im going to freaking HAWAII!!!!!!!!! but i have gone cham crazy and that is the very first thing that popped into my head
DaSlackMan
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I go to Hawaii at least twice a year (two different islands per trip). I don't think I have seen any wild chams in all my visits.
PantherVeileD
Avid Member
ha the nearest tree you will find a chameleon.. I don't think so.. they are probably up in the mountains somewhere I wouldn't say they are easy to find. But what do I know i've only been to hawaii twice and while I was hiking I myself were looking for them. no luck...
codiwatkins
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awwwwwwww man.......Thats depressing
Well......Im going to be doing this hike thing in the mountains so maybe Ill see one......hopefully...
Well......Im going to be doing this hike thing in the mountains so maybe Ill see one......hopefully...
laurie
Retired Moderator
Which island are you going to? You can get a permit at the court house to bring home jacksons legally, or at least that is what I have been told. Before I went to Hawaii I would write of call and verify that information. I know from my last visit that you can purchase jacksons dirt cheap. How soon are you heading over? Which birthday is coming up? As long as you have a suffient time window you should be able to get information. You might start by going online to Hawaii state laws.
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codiwatkins
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Its for my 21!!! yeaaaaaaaaaaaa Im actually not going till august so i have LOTS of time to check everything out!!
Oh and Im going to Oahu(spelling)
Oh and Im going to Oahu(spelling)
CNorton
Avid Member
Funny, I just posted our story with chameleons in Hawaii. Come see! Our Engagement, w/a nod to the Jacksons
Versagirl
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you have to get a permit, and make sure that your airline will actually accept the cham. My bf and I are going in June, and hes done a bunch of research, made alot of calls, sadly we can get the permit, and max of 2 chams but american airlines will not let you have them as carry on, and you cannot ship them out. sucks for us.
dragongoddess
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Quote pulled from Hawaii Department of Land and Natural resources- Application for permit must be submitted 90 days prior-
Any person wanting to export a chameleon from Hawaii must obtain an export permit from the Division of Forestry and Wildlife at (808) 587-0166 on Oahu only. We will need your photo identification card. Whether you catch it yourself or purchase it you still need an export permit. The maximum number you can export is four, and you may only do so one time. You may not export chameleons for commercial purposes.
Jackson’s Chameleons are an endangered species in their native range. Therefore, to export a chameleon to another country, you must also obtain a Cites permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Call (808) 861-8525.
Other important information you should know:
1. Before obtaining a chameleon to export, we recommend you check with your airline to see if it will accept it on their aircraft.
2. Chameleons may not be taken from island to island in Hawaii.
3. For all other questions please call the Division of Forestry and Wildlife at (808) 587-0166.
Any person wanting to export a chameleon from Hawaii must obtain an export permit from the Division of Forestry and Wildlife at (808) 587-0166 on Oahu only. We will need your photo identification card. Whether you catch it yourself or purchase it you still need an export permit. The maximum number you can export is four, and you may only do so one time. You may not export chameleons for commercial purposes.
Jackson’s Chameleons are an endangered species in their native range. Therefore, to export a chameleon to another country, you must also obtain a Cites permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Call (808) 861-8525.
Other important information you should know:
1. Before obtaining a chameleon to export, we recommend you check with your airline to see if it will accept it on their aircraft.
2. Chameleons may not be taken from island to island in Hawaii.
3. For all other questions please call the Division of Forestry and Wildlife at (808) 587-0166.
codiwatkins
New Member
yea i just saw that.......HMMMM i wonder if im going to get proposed to!!!
Anywhos what moutain to you hike up??
codiwatkins
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dragongoddess
Established Member
Oh I forgot to write. You can not take any chameleons into Hawaii, they are considered pests.
codiwatkins
New Member
http://www.hawaiiinvasivespecies.org/pests/veiledchameleon.html
"Veiled chameleons are of concern because of their reproductive capacity, their ability to prey upon native Hawaiian birds and insects, and their adaptability (they are able to tolerate living in areas that vary from dry sea level elevation, to very wet montane areas, up to 12,000 feet elevation). Ecologically, they can function like brown tree snakes."
"Veiled chameleons are of concern because of their reproductive capacity, their ability to prey upon native Hawaiian birds and insects, and their adaptability (they are able to tolerate living in areas that vary from dry sea level elevation, to very wet montane areas, up to 12,000 feet elevation). Ecologically, they can function like brown tree snakes."
dragongoddess
Established Member
Jackson's were also not native, though well established now. That is why you are not allowed to move chameleons from island to island as stated in my first post.
cowboyjoez
New Member
Big Island Chameleons
Alaho, I have Chameleons in my yard on the Big Island. I live up in Kamuela. I say up because of the elevation. his area is also called the wet side of Kamuela because of all the rain. Anyway If your in this area I can show you where to find them. Mostly in the trees arouns anyones property up here. I feed them Mealworms by hand and gained their trust. Pretty Kool.
Alaho, I have Chameleons in my yard on the Big Island. I live up in Kamuela. I say up because of the elevation. his area is also called the wet side of Kamuela because of all the rain. Anyway If your in this area I can show you where to find them. Mostly in the trees arouns anyones property up here. I feed them Mealworms by hand and gained their trust. Pretty Kool.
