kenyan vs "normal" jackson

[javsto]

I was looking at www.reptmart.com and i noticed that they have two different jacksons cham on thier for sale page, one is labeled as a "kenyan" jacksons while the other is just labeled as jackson chameleon. Both look similar just one is light green compared to a darker green. I cant really explain the size difference with the pics provided so can any forum member who keeps or knows anything about the two species, can you fill me in with any relevant information between the two? size, temperment, difficulty in raising, temps, cage height....

 

[bigcappa]

They are more rare, usually cost more, and even the females have three horns! The should have about the same requirements though. FLchams.com has them in stock from time to time.

 

[Lizardlover]

It's a different subspecies. The males are normally more colorful and are characterized by a yellow stripe that goes across them laterally. The Kenyan jackson's (j.jacksonii) are a bit harder to come by than the jackson's were used to seeing (j.xantholophus).

 

[Chameleonkid]

I have one male Jackson and I think they make a good choice although they are not as colorful as some of the other chameleons their horns make up for the coolness. One thing is Jacksons do like to be a little colder then most chameleons. One more thing you should consider if your thinking about a Jackson. You will want to get a captive breed male. If i'm not mistaken female Jacksons will become gravid even without a male meaning they sometimes will need to be taking to the vet to fix situation.

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[Ace]

not true chameleonkid, lol since female jacksons give live birth, they do not necessarily become gravid, though from time to time will "poop out" unfertilized embryo sacs i believe not entirely sure i could be way wrong, but i had a female jackson and instead of the normal dropping and urate, would drop yellow sacs, i believe were the sacs unfertilized, meaning no egg laying bin haha

 

[Lizardlover]

Ace you are completely correct, they will lay "slugs" from time to time. Also, even egg-layers dont need a vets attention when they lay infertile clutches.

 

[javsto]

Ace you are completely correct, they will lay "slugs" from time to time. Also, even egg-layers dont need a vets attention when they lay infertile clutches.

will the females consume those "slugs" like they will eat a live birthed offspring?

 

[Lizardlover]

I dont think so. Im not entirely sure on that one. I dont think they would simply because its not moving.