Jacksons- Get from a baby?

[pippin]

Hi guys
I am looking ino to making my own viv measuring 4x4 and splitting it in 2 to make 2 4x2's and I plan on putting a male Jacksons (xanth) in the left side and some time after that putting a fischers in the other. My question is though is it worth taking the risk of getting a Jacksons as a baby? as I read they prove very hard and challenging to bring up. Of course I would prefer to see it grow up but if that puts it at risk I would mabye get and older one. what are the main risks with bringing up Jacksons babies? At what age do they get past their vunrable stage?
thanks for any replies!

 

[camimom]

It depends on the age.
jax have a sudden death issue.

they get passed it around 5 months.

 

[pippin]

What age would you reccomend starting to buy Jacksons from?
thanks

 

[camimom]

4-5 months and up.

 

[pippin]

ah ok thanks at that age would they be able to got straight into a 4x2 or would you say a smaller cage first?
my panther is almost 5 months now and im going to put him in the reptibreeze around easter. Providing I put lots of vents would you say Jackson would be ok In a wooden made viv?

 

[camimom]

YOu can, just make sure he can bask and find food.

all chams would be fine in a wood cage, jacksons like cooler temps, and alot of water.

 

[pippin]

ah ok thanks for the tips I will make sure there will be a dripper!
Are fischer chameleons similar care?
thanks

 

[camimom]

No clue on Fischer, sorry.