How does this Pygmy Chameleon look?

[szpond]

I am in touch with the current owner. I would just like some input on the definite sex, and the condition. I will be getting more info as time goes on.

I have been researching the past few months and I realize these guys are very hard to find, so I am curious if I should jump at this chance or wait for a major chameleon breeding site like our sponsors to have some for sale?

Any input greatly appreciated. Not sure why they're looking to get rid of the pygmy.

 

[szpond]

Woops forgot the pic.

 

[KiloTheChameleon]

idk anything about this breed, just got my first; veilded on v-day.

I really think hes cute!! his wittle face and eyes and nose and aweee omge!!!

if you love him and the breeder is good and is willing to form a relationship verusus a "customer" then GO FOR IT!!

 

[szpond]

Congratulations on your cham! Happy for you!

I am just seeing that his eye seems a bit squinty, though I know this is abnormal for a "true" chameleon, not sure about a pygmy.


All I know right now: I have been told he is male, and an African. 6-12 months old.

 

[CamiGirl89]

Looks to be an R. Temporalis male to me. Does the seller have any info on how they are keeping the little guy? He looks maybe a little skinny in the picture, but other than that I don't think he looks too shabby... Any more photos of him? I have 2 females of this species, they are quite interesting little things to keep. Hard to find for sure, and if you want to PM me, I can give you a piece of advice about where I ordered mine and the experience I had.

Here is one of my females, see the slight shorter tail than the one pictured in your post?

 

[qdude46]

All pygmies are African does he have small bombs in his chin and if sO he is a bearded pygmy chameleon

 

[KiloTheChameleon]

hmm sketchy? whys he sooo small then? doesnt make sense... hmmm

if they want alot of money I'd say no!

I love my cham, but i over paided and got ripped off at a 'pet store' ill never stop ranting and raving. I am unhappy with them, but happy with Kilo D

 

[Chameleonmaster]

The shape of the Pygmy look decent. Most imported animals coming a little beat up so their may be some scratches or bruses but overall looks good.
I'm not sure on how to sex pygmies. Sorry

 

[szpond]

Looks to be an R. Temporalis male to me. Does the seller have any info on how they are keeping the little guy? He looks maybe a little skinny in the picture, but other than that I don't think he looks too shabby... Any more photos of him? I have 2 females of this species, they are quite interesting little things to keep. Hard to find for sure, and if you want to PM me, I can give you a piece of advice about where I ordered mine and the experience I had.

Thank you for your reply! I'd love to have a chat with you on a few questions on care, if that would be okay. I have just asked a few basic questions on care and am now waiting for a response. I have only the one photo, but I feel as though the owner is really willing to work with me on this.
I will send you a PM right now!

 

[CamiGirl89]

Here are those images you asked for! Sorry that they are dark, I had to turn on the lights in the room they were in, and their lights are still out of the night!

 

[szpond]

Here are those images you asked for! Sorry that they are dark, I had to turn on the lights in the room they were in, and their lights are still out of the night!

Looks like you're using some pothos there? which is great, because I have ample amounts of pothos! Yay!

Need to look up some other plants I could order that have a small grip size... And what do you think about using a 2.0 UVB? I JUST threw out my 6 month-old 5.0, wish I waited!

 

[CamiGirl89]

I cut off a few strands of my panther's pothos a few weeks before the little gals came in. Placed them in the substrate in there, and let them grow for a few weeks! Bam! As for UVB, it is really quite unknown whether or not pygmies really benefit from UVB lighting. They are ground-dwellers, something very new to most of us arboreal-chameleon owners. Their lives on the ground usually do not receive very high amounts of UVB and very few basking areas of the same temperature as the tree tops other chameleons bask in. I simply use a florescent tube light to help the plants grow, and a low wattage light-bulb to keep the temp right at 73 (give or take a degree). You will want to experiment with a thermometer before you put the chameleon in his enclosure, as it can be tricky to find the right temperature sometimes!