Hmmmm not your every day topic, so ill bite. . . Baby chameleons actually ship well if done so correctly, just as any chameleon, give them what they need in transit by way of a damp paper towel, some sticks and a heat or cold pack and they usually arrive just fine. However shipping the chameleon is not really the problem, it is dealing with said chameleon after you unpack it which is; like what has been said previously, babies like things to be consistent (in my experience anyhoo), when you take a baby from 1 keeper to another the style changes. You are not going to keep the baby like breeder X has been; you may say that you are but the reality is that you are not; period. Having a baby 3 months-ish of age it is able to adapt better and thus thrive with the change in cage once acclimated to its new environment. One week old babies on the other hand are a different story.
Veileds and panther are peas and carrots, I keep baby veileds outside from day 1 if the weather is able however I tired the same thing with my panthers and they did not thrive as well. Keep in mind that I live in a desert which is hardly prime panther habitat so if you live in a place like FL this may be done too. However the point remains 1 week old chameleons are fragile (ITS ITAILIAN! *name that movie!*) so much care and attention must be given.
If you want to blow a few hundred bucks you can do so, however I would highly suggest that you take that money and put it towards something that will help you succeed with your own babies, a new set of cages perhaps? Or even better an auto mister of your favorite flavor! When your eggs hatch you can break them up into several groups and see what group fairs the best with the care you are giving them. Try screen cages, tubs, different light wattages, food, ect ect ect. It’s all a part of finding out what works best for you.
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