Panthers vs Jacksons

[SilverWolf]

For those of you who have experience with both, which is easier to care for in your opinion? Yes I've researched both, I've read the care sheets, I just want your opinions.

I honestly think jackson chameleons are cheaper and easier to care for, because of little to no need of any fruits or vegetables other than gut loading, and very little supplementation. As long as you can keep the humidity up and lower temperatures, which can be done even in rather hot places like Palm Springs or Phoenix

But what say you?

 

[Rango3d]

1 is not easier then the other. Just different requirements.
I work with both and find them to be equal.

 

[SilverWolf]

1 is not easier then the other. Just different requirements.
I work with both and find them to be equal.

I figured that, thank you.

 

[alvindogg]

Jacksons vs. Panthers

I have 1 Jackson and 4 Panthers and I live in Hayward, California.
My Jackson is easier to take care of.
He gets along with all the other Panther except for the baby.
Only issue is when it gets over 83 degrees he starts to gape, but than I move him inside.
I free-range him half the time, he eats everything.
Very easy going and mild mannered.

My panther male is a handful, always have to keep an eye on him.
Climbing off his tree, trying to hump the female panthers and scaring my baby panther.
My male panther only eats worms now too.

I guess it depends on where you live.
70's most of the time, humidity is low but misting overcomes that.

 

[pigglett79]

I have 1 Jackson and 4 Panthers and I live in Hayward, California.
My Jackson is easier to take care of.
He gets along with all the other Panther except for the baby.
Only issue is when it gets over 83 degrees he starts to gape, but than I move him inside.
I free-range him half the time, he eats everything.
Very easy going and mild mannered.

My panther male is a handful, always have to keep an eye on him.
Climbing off his tree, trying to hump the female panthers and scaring my baby panther.
My male panther only eats worms now too.

I guess it depends on where you live.
70's most of the time, humidity is low but misting overcomes that.

I sort of agree with this.

My jackson is pretty easy going, he doesn't mind other chameleons around, he eats when I want to feed him and he doesn't ever leave his free range trees. The only issue is he is more timid and does not like to be handled.

My panthers hate each other, can be picky eaters, and one will never stay put. He is all over the place once out of the cage and can get in to serious trouble if I dont keep a close eye on him. While one of the panthers is super ultra friendly, the other is more timid so I guess its a crap shoot on whether you can handle each species.

I would say my jackson is easier and more mellow.

 

[Photosbymiguel]

panther

View attachment 101149I just started about two months ago and have a pather. With the setup I have its really easy for me. Thanks to bob.

 

[Photosbymiguel]

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[crazychamzoo]

My panthers hate each other, can be picky eaters, and one will never stay put. He is all over the place once out of the cage and can get in to serious trouble if I dont keep a close eye on him. While one of the panthers is super ultra friendly, the other is more timid so I guess its a crap shoot on whether you can handle each species.

LOL, but you gotta love them, each one of ours have such a different personality, from super chill to crazy mean.