May get a parson's

[jamest0o0]

I have been reading a ton about these. I am getting a feel for brumation, health concerns, water, etc. I am pretty sure I can handle it and have a large empty cage, plus a future spot for free range. There were a few other chams on my list that I wanted to keep before parsons, but I'm really tempted here. I've been wanting a larger reptile for a long time now. Was preparing for a tegu, but the GF would approve sooo much more of another chameleon(terrified of the tegu), so at least she would be happier with it. and now I have the chance to get a parson, so here I am considering it! I have a few links I found from old posts and stuff saved about their care. Does anyone else feel like sharing some information on links so I can make sure I know as much as possible?

 

[Nursemaia]

Get a mellers if you want a large cham.

 

[jamest0o0]

Why's that? I'm not very familiar with them. How are they in comparison to the Parsons?

 

[Nursemaia]

Why's that? I'm not very familiar with them. How are they in comparison to the Parsons?

They're the largest mainland species of cham. Montane species. Likes cooler temps and lots of water. I think they're awesome looking. Have a little nose horn and occipital flaps they wave when they're mad.

 

[Nursemaia]

Don't get me wrong, parsons are cool too and I like that you can find them CB but that's an expensive cham.

 

[Kristen Wilkins]

I have been reading a ton about these. I am getting a feel for brumation, health concerns, water, etc. I am pretty sure I can handle it and have a large empty cage, plus a future spot for free range. There were a few other chams on my list that I wanted to keep before parsons, but I'm really tempted here. I've been wanting a larger reptile for a long time now. Was preparing for a tegu, but the GF would approve sooo much more of another chameleon(terrified of the tegu), so at least she would be happier with it. and now I have the chance to get a parson, so here I am considering it! I have a few links I found from old posts and stuff saved about their care. Does anyone else feel like sharing some information on links so I can make sure I know as much as possible?

So jealous !!.

 

[Kristen Wilkins]

They're the largest mainland species of cham. Montane species. Likes cooler temps and lots of water. I think they're awesome looking. Have a little nose horn and occipital flaps they wave when they're mad.

Post Mel Maia !!!!.

 

[Nursemaia]

Post Mel Maia !!!!.

Mel is a few days shy of 1 year and not full grown yet.

 

[jamest0o0]

I always thought mellers were more difficult? I read about them awhile back and something about their care intimidated me, but I can't remember what. I think mellers are awesome, just didn't know if I'd be read for one of them. Parsons don't seem all that hard other than requiring a large enclosure.

 

[JoeDigiorgio]

The difficulty is with acclimating wild Meller's. I'm biased towards them and have a group of them myself but there's no potential to get a CBB one in the US right now so you would definitely be looking at a more difficult job for the first few months.

 

[Nursemaia]

My mellers was CH

 

[JoeDigiorgio]

My mellers was CH

I just mean nobody is even cooking eggs at this time, let alone pending a hatch.

 

[jamest0o0]

Why aren't oustalets more available?

 

[jannb]

Why aren't oustalets more available?

There's a member on here with eggs due to hatch in a few months.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/oustalet-eggs.154665/

 

[JoeDigiorgio]

Wild ones are available. I remember they used to be so cheap and readily available. Seems like few are working with them now.

 

[Nursemaia]

I just mean nobody is even cooking eggs at this time, let alone pending a hatch.

Yeah I know. I only pointed it out because I was lucky to get one

 

[Action Jackson]

Opps sorry. Parson's aren't hard to keep as long as certain requirements, like all chameleons, are met.

 

[JoeDigiorgio]

Gorgeous picture holy cow

 

[Action Jackson]

Gorgeous picture holy cow

That's a Yellow Giant and a Yellow lip.

 

[JoeDigiorgio]

I honestly think the YL are the best looking of them all, even orange eyes.