Multiple Chameleons in a greenhouse setting

[jpowell86]

turd XD that's an interesting description XD, I would never describe you that way XD. Meller's are amazing. And they usually thrive in a green house environment as long as it is controlled for what they need as far as humidity and temps right?

After keeping melleri in a greenhouse setting, I don't think I could keep one any other way. They are just a different animal when in that situation. Not saying you can't keep them inside of course. But most melleri I see have awful gular edema and other issues. People think that is a healthy look and it's not unfortunately.

Melleri originate in Tanzania, Malawi and Mozambique. Melleri that have been coming in up until last year were from Tanzania. But since the government there isn't allowing export, they began coming in from Mozambique. I personally prefer the body of the Tanzanian variety. They are a bulkier animal with a beefier head. The Mozambique specimens I have acquired are all gracile body and head types. Beautiful colors though. Oh yeah....they are way more pissy. HAHA!

 

[dlaunde]

Wow. Really enjoying reading all the comments. Glad it turned into a receptive discussion!

Obviously have plenty of time to adjust the greenhouse layout, size, etc (and it's not even 100% guaranteed I can do it but something I really want to try and plan to do if funds allow). My fiancee would like to have at least some of the greenhouse sectioned off completely to grow some small herbs and spices. But the rest I envision as a nice green place for one or more chameleons to have free roam. Don't mind sectioning it off with chicken wire to house multiples.

 

[Andee]

If you section it off with chicken wire I would do like a living wall or have an opaque plastic sheet there so they can't just sit there and stress each other out.

 

[dlaunde]

If you section it off with chicken wire I would do like a living wall or have an opaque plastic sheet there so they can't just sit there and stress each other out.

100% definitely.

My current Panther is next to my four stacked leopard gecko cages and I learned quick the need to put up an opaque barrier because for a few days he just sat there staring at one of my geckos all day long slightly flared up.