New cham.

sonia

sonia

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Evening all.
I've purchased a new panther cham today at a reptile expo.
He looks great but km.wondering if his hand isnt functioning properly. He can use it, but I notice he doesnt use it the same as the others.
I could be crazy? It's his front right hand. In the pics you can see when he flattens all his other hands, he doesnt with this one. I have yet to see him use it the same. He still grabs things, climbs ect. So not sure if I should be concerned?

Also just hoping he looks as healthy as I think? And he is a boy?

Thanks your any advise and input all!!
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He looks like a she to me. Not totally sure on the hand. She could have been in with other chams and gotten bit or could have fallen and sprained her foot. Either way taking her to the vet to get checked is a safe move.
 
Definitely a she.
She looks healthy.
Can you provide us a picture of your terrarium please?
Also fill the form above :)
Congrats and good luck with your girl.
 
marcsman16 said:
Definitely a she.
She looks healthy.
Can you provide us a picture of your terrarium please?
Also fill the form above :)
Congrats and good luck with your girl.
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The breeder told me it was a boy. How can I confirm forsure this is a girl?
 
Did they tell you how old she was?
Guess it's possible she could even have a splinter if they used wood branches or have rubbed a raw spot that's sore. Have you tried checking the inside of the hand? I know you probably don't want to stress her out though
 
Chromatic Chameleons said:
Definitely a female as others have said. If you’re new to Chameleons then filling out the forms above could definitely save you from having health problems in the future if something with your setup isn’t correct.
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I'm not new to chameleons, I've had a few in the past. Just new to panther chameleons, I've had veilds. And ive never had a female. Always a male. And I wanted just another male. I dont know a female is for me. Not interested in the issues with egg laying. I have a dog too so I can't guarantee it would be stress free for egg laying.
 
#Chams4life said:
Did they tell you how old she was?
Guess it's possible she could even have a splinter if they used wood branches or have rubbed a raw spot that's sore. Have you tried checking the inside of the hand? I know you probably don't want to stress her out though
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He said it was roughly 4 to 5 months old. Also said it was a boy.
 
sonia said:
He said it was roughly 4 to 5 months old. Also said it was a boy.
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sonia said:
I'm not new to chameleons, I've had a few in the past. Just new to panther chameleons, I've had veilds. And ive never had a female. Always a male. And I wanted just another male. I don't know a female is for me. Not interested in the issues with egg laying. I have a dog too so I can't guarantee it would be stress free for egg laying.
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So then what's your plan?...
 
Definitely female, you can usually definitely tell by 3 months old. Don't know if it's possible for you to contact the breeder or not since she was purchased at an expo, but definitely do if you can because they gave you a female
 
I have emailed the breeder. Will go from there. I do feel bad, as I do love it. I just know I wanted a boy.
 
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