I saw the coolest thing today...

[slowfoot]

I was walking my dog this morning in our little neighborhood, which is a weird mix of shabby, falling-down wrecks and very nice older homes - a lot of the neighbors are older hippy types. Anyway, I was going by a nicer home with a very nice, very lush, very well cared for yard, and noticed a large, aviary-type cage attached to their house.

I'm kind of a nosy person, so I stopped and stared at it for a while. It's at least 15ft across, roundish, has a sort of gazebo roof, and is very heavily planted with lush tropical plants. It actually looks just like those step-in aviaries you see at zoos, only a little smaller. I figured they kept tropical birds in there. But I caught some movement and looked a little closer... Panther chameleons! I could just see one male, and only because he was all fired up.

It was a nice surprise to find chameleons in my neighborhood, and this thing is awesome! It looks like it has a sort of patio in center with a seating area (it was a little too overgrown to see well), and is accessible through the house. A nice twist on the classic Florida screened porch.

 

[ronnie]

I was walking my dog this morning in our little neighborhood, which is a weird mix of shabby, falling-down wrecks and very nice older homes - a lot of the neighbors are older hippy types. Anyway, I was going by a nicer home with a very nice, very lush, very well cared for yard, and noticed a large, aviary-type cage attached to their house.

I'm kind of a nosy person, so I stopped and stared at it for a while. It's at least 15ft across, roundish, has a sort of gazebo roof, and is very heavily planted with lush tropical plants. It actually looks just like those step-in aviaries you see at zoos, only a little smaller. I figured they kept tropical birds in there. But I caught some movement and looked a little closer... Panther chameleons! I could just see one male, and only because he was all fired up.

It was a nice surprise to find chameleons in my neighborhood, and this thing is awesome! It looks like it has a sort of patio in center with a seating area (it was a little too overgrown to see well), and is accessible through the house. A nice twist on the classic Florida screened porch.

sneak back and take a pic....always wanted to see how one of those looks

 

[slowfoot]

sneak back and take a pic....always wanted to see how one of those looks

I think I might I'll probably get arrested for stalking.

 

[ronnie]

HaHaHa..LOL...didn't think of that!!!!Have this picture in my head of someone being dragged away with a zoom lens!!

 

[SoCaliSon]

Carefull... If I saw someone snooping around my awesome setup I would have my guard dog persona on. I would go knock and ask them about it. Who knows... Maybe it is one of our members.

 

[Pure]

I would definitely go say hello to them. That is too cool.

 

[slowfoot]

I'll take a picture this evening when I walk the dog (assuming it's not 110 degrees out, or pouring, or both). Obviously, I'd never trespass or harass the homeowners, but it is visible from the street. I was planning on getting a few snaps of the neighborhood anyway to send to my parents so they can see where I live

 

[ronnie]

Carefull... If I saw someone snooping around my awesome setup I would have my guard dog persona on. I would go knock and ask them about it. Who knows... Maybe it is one of our members.

How weird would that be!!to have another member living so close to you! and you didn't even know!

 

[Syn]

Awesome! It must be nice in there for them with so much room.

 

[slowfoot]

All right, here are a couple pics from the street (not close enough to see any chams). It's actually bigger than I thought at first:



The house is off to the left. I think they also have a little solar panel on the top, maybe for lighting? Zoomed in:



Anyway, I want my own now

 

[laurie]

Come on what kind of neighbor are you?? Next time leave the dog at home and take your cham for a walk. It will give you something in common right off. It's worth a try isn't it?

 

[Olowanpi]

NOW, that's cool! WOW! I'm speechless. I'd love to see some inside shots!

I'll send them some chocolate covered strawberries from California, if they'll let you take some pics of the inside for the forum!!!

 

[GooglezNvincent]

Wow thats sick, i think you should definately stop and say hello and have a cham chat!

 

[ronnie]

Wow thats sick, i think you should definately stop and say hello and have a cham chat!

DITTO!!

 

[Linda]

All I can say is I want one..... Can't think of anything better.

 

[SimonBolivar]

Wow that is really awesome. I totally want one tooo.
I need to move to Florida ASAP

 

[Lizardlover]

What are you doing taking pics of my house! thats mine. I didnt now we lived so close