Photos of the Cham Family

[d3s5]

It's been quite some time since I've posted photos, so with all the new changes on the site, I thought it would be a good time - especially since it now SO easy to post photos! Thanks Brad!

This is Phineas on his main free range, but he wanders around the whole downstairs. He's four years nine months old. He lives next to an African Grey, and is very laid back and fine with anything that goes on EXCEPT the sight of another chameleon.

This is where Phineas "stood guard" for over two hours when I just walked through the room with Medjumbe to take him outside. Needless to say, Phineas was not a happy camper. He has definitely claimed the entire downstairs as his domain.

This is Medjumbe. I've had him since April 2013. His mate died and he has refused to stay in the Mellers' Room since. He's taken up residence in the bathroom which I used as a quarantine room.

Finally, here's Katavi. I got him in March 2014. He lives in the Mellers' Room and loves having the whole place to himself.

Katavi LOVES the warm rain!

Thanks for looking!

Deb

 

[MelissaB]

Gorgeous chameleons. I really like your setups, too.

 

[Lathis]

I'm just crazy jealous of your free range setups! Very happy looking chams (as much as any cham ever looks happy, anyway).

 

[jpowell86]

I hate to hear that Medjumbe's mate passed. Melleri are my favorite species to work with! I too enjoyed the pictures of your free range and Katavi is stunning!

 

[jannb]

Deb, I have been waiting for this! You don't post your guys nearly enough!!! Maybe that will change now with the new forums upgrade. Phineas is just as handsome as every. Medjumbe and Katavi are both gorgeous. It so nice to see all of them and their free ranges. Thank you for posting them.

 

[Leo Chance]

Very nice, hope you are able to replace the Meller female. The space provided for your chameleons is impressive, and tropical looking.

 

[TheCoop]

This is husbandry/love at it's finest.. Well done, i commend you for absolutely no shortcuts taken. Simply beautiful.

 

[d3s5]

Gorgeous chameleons. I really like your setups, too.

Thanks! It was great fun designing, redesigning, and then continually changing things as I was setting things up!

I'm just crazy jealous of your free range setups! Very happy looking chams (as much as any cham ever looks happy, anyway).

Ha! Thanks. I think they're even happier when I'm not taking pictures, puttering around in their areas, or just generally in their line of sight!

I hate to hear that Medjumbe's mate passed. Melleri are my favorite species to work with! I too enjoyed the pictures of your free range and Katavi is stunning!

Thanks. I love Melleri also. They are incredibly interactive and responsive - for better or worse!

Deb, I have been waiting for this! You don't post your guys nearly enough!!! Maybe that will change now with the new forums upgrade. Phineas is just as handsome as every. Medjumbe and Katavi are both gorgeous. It so nice to see all of them and their free ranges. Thank you for posting them.

Thanks for the kind words, Jann. My photos won't ever compare to yours, but I'll keep trying!

Very nice, hope you are able to replace the Meller female. The space provided for your chameleons is impressive, and tropical looking.

Thanks. Never say never, but losing Mocuba was really a tragic event for Medjumbe and myself. She had eggs and one burst and caused an infection. The vet wouldn't operate until he felt she would survive the surgery but the infection never cleared up. After she died, Medjumbe stopped eating and drinking - went to the floor in a cold, dark corner and just stayed there. I had to drag him out with a big hook everyday. The vet ran fecals, blood work, etc. and said he was physically fine - but heartbroken and grieving. Finally, he left the Mellers Room and went into the bathroom where he was kept when I first got him. He started eating and drinking again and his color came back. After 8 months, I put him back in the Mellers Room but he wanted nothing to do with it and returned to the bathroom. He can easily leave the bathroom area but never does. Mocuba was the friendliest Cham and had such a great personality. My heart just isn't ready for another one yet.

This is husbandry/love at it's finest.. Well done, i commend you for absolutely no shortcuts taken. Simply beautiful.

Thanks so much! It took a very long time to set everything up (plus a plumber, electrician, and several permits) but it's a nice place to visit and pretend I'm on a mini vacation!

 

[jpowell86]

Thanks. Never say never, but losing Mocuba was really a tragic event for Medjumbe and myself. She had eggs and one burst and caused an infection. The vet wouldn't operate until he felt she would survive the surgery but the infection never cleared up. After she died, Medjumbe stopped eating and drinking - went to the floor in a cold, dark corner and just stayed there. I had to drag him out with a big hook everyday. The vet ran fecals, blood work, etc. and said he was physically fine - but heartbroken and grieving. Finally, he left the Mellers Room and went into the bathroom where he was kept when I first got him. He started eating and drinking again and his color came back. After 8 months, I put him back in the Mellers Room but he wanted nothing to do with it and returned to the bathroom. He can easily leave the bathroom area but never does. Mocuba was the friendliest Cham and had such a great personality. My heart just isn't ready for another one yet.

That's tragic. How amazing to hear the bond between Mocuba and Medjumbe. Melleri are fascinating chameleons that never cease to amaze.

 

[Decadancin]

This is where Phineas "stood guard" for over two hours when I just walked through the room with Medjumbe to take him outside. Needless to say, Phineas was not a happy camper. He has definitely claimed the entire downstairs as his domain.

This is awesome! Great pics! Thanks for posting.

 

[Rickky]

This is awesome...great looking chams and killer free range set ups