Lifespan?

[dkschofield]

Hi,

Sad subject to bring up of course, but, what experience do people have in lifespans of veiled chams?

I have a boy, he's about 8 years old now - I have seen websites saying they live up to 7 years all the way through to 15-20 years.

Would like an idea of what is the 'reality' from actual keepers?

Thanks,
Danielle

 

[chameleonkev]

I've always thought that velid and panther chams live from 6 -8 years if well looked after and the jacksons a little longer but I'm sure someone will be able to give you a sure answer

 

[carol5208]

there was a thread going on a ways back about posting the age of you chameleons that had lived long. you will have to search. The oldest Veild on there was 13 but that is super RARE. I have never heard of anyone owning one for 15-20 yrs. That is just unheard of. 8 is a ripe old age so you are doing something right. Can you post a pic of him?

 

[laurie]

Carol is right if he is 8 and doing well both you and he deserve a pat on the back. How long have you had him? I lost a panther this year who just turned 8. Broke my heart, I still miss him.

 

[dkschofield]

Hey,

Well, that's great news to hear he is doing so well, nice to know I have given him a long life.......but kind of sad too because I guess it's the answer I feared...that there prob isn't long for him now

I can't find a picture on this computer (folders all a mess) so I will take one later and post it over the weekend

Danielle