New Chameleon Owner, Recommended Reading Material?

[BrandonBeahm]

Just got 3 baby panther's at the expo in Seattle last weekend.
I have never had a chameleon before, so I have been studying nonstop, reading almost everything this amazing forum has to offer!


I think they are about 3 weeks old based on size...
Here is a cute picture of one

Anyways, I just ordered two books from B&N, which are:
-Panther Chameleon: Color Variation, Natural History, Conservation, and Captive Management
-Chameleons: Complete Pet Owner's Manual


I was wondering if there any other good books people would recommend that covers advance care and breeding of panther chameleons?

 

[Olimpia]

Wow look at that blue on his face, how pretty!

I can't recommend any books, but I just wanted to compliment your little guy. I have a couple but I couldn't tell you the authors or even the full titles, so I can't contribute.

 

[Warrix642]

He looks about 3-4 months old to me.

Dustin

 

[Julirs]

He looks about 3-4 months old to me.

Dustin

I agree-definitely older than 3 weeks. 3 months-ish. While you study, be very aware of your temps for these young panthers, making sure they are in the mid 80's for basking and mid 70's ambient.

 

[Jimturner]

visit the book store section of this forum... lots of good ones there!

 

[Ocelot357]

they look amazing!....

your new to chameleons?, what a way to start off...3 panthers!

 

[kinyonga]

Welcome to the world of chameleons!

This will give you a start...
http://www.uvguide.co.uk/
http://chameleonnews.com/Home.html
http://web.archive.org/web/20060502...als.com/vet/index.php?show=8.Gout.Basics.html
http://raisingkittytheveiledchameleon.blogspot.com/

 

[sandrachameleon]

Congrats on the new panthers!

A forum member has tried to pull together some of the more frequently asked topics with links to some answers:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/syn/238-faq-starting-off-directory.html

This links to a whole wack more websites and threads:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/56-chameleon-related-websites.html

And I have stuff in my blog that some find useful as well:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/useful-info/

 

[BrandonBeahm]

I agree-definitely older than 3 weeks. 3 months-ish. While you study, be very aware of your temps for these young panthers, making sure they are in the mid 80's for basking and mid 70's ambient.

Thanks for the age info, I thought they were way younger! Guess I have some more research to do

Also, thanks for the links everyone!!


Here is another picture of the same chameleon on my girlfriend's finger about a week ago, when we first got them.

 

[CBPanther]

Well he looks MUCH happier and healthier since he's been in your possesion! Congrats on the beautiful panther!

 

[BrandonBeahm]

Well he looks MUCH happier and healthier since he's been in your possesion! Congrats on the beautiful panther!

Thanks! I would have to say his color came mostly from being out in the sun for a couple hours when the weather was nice