Rossette Nosed Chameleon

[chamlover]

Does anyone know anything about this species? I've been offered a pair but i'm not familiar with it and don't know how difficult they are. Any info would be greatfully appreciated. It's scientific name is Chamaeleo spinosus.

 

[saltwaterguy02]

i found this for you hope it helps

http://www.junglebugs.co.uk/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=56

 

[chamlover]

Thanks saltwaterguy. But did you read that? No uvb needed, no calcium. Of course it is an English site but i gotta wonder about that.

 

[saltwaterguy02]

That is odd? It read also it’s from the Tanzania Highlands. Maybe it’s a place that’s humid and overcastted. Would that explain why you wouldn’t need an uvb light? It’s a rare Cham indeed, looks awesome.

 

[eisentrauti]

The scientific name is Rhampholeon spinosus. On the chameleons online ezine homepage is a good article about east african stumptailed chams

 

[Chris Anderson]

As Benny said, the scientific name for this species is Rhampholeon spinosus although some older references may list them as Bradypodion spinosum. This species is not commonly available and are typically fairly expensive (when legal). You can see some information on them in these two links:

http://www.chameleonnews.com/?page=article&id=50
https://www.chameleonforums.com/spinosus-13080/

Chris

 

[Carlton]

Thanks saltwaterguy. But did you read that? No uvb needed, no calcium. Of course it is an English site but i gotta wonder about that.

Aren't you LUCKY!! One of my favorite pipe dream species!

I know I would feel absolutely terrible if they ended up with problems from a lack of UV! A single linear tube UV light over a densely planted setup won't hurt certainly. Some UV radiation does penetrate into shady areas.

As for calcium, good gutloading and occasional very light dusting with and without D3 I think would be safer than none. I haven't kept any of the leaf species...what supplements do people use for brevs?

 

[chamlover]

Hey Carlton, if i can get a couple more are you interested? Not sure of the price yet, told him i needed to do some research first. Of course these would be "farm raised" so he said.

 

[Carlton]

Hey Carlton, if i can get a couple more are you interested? Not sure of the price yet, told him i needed to do some research first. Of course these would be "farm raised" so he said.

Oh sheesh, don't tempt me! But to be honest I am tempted! I live in AK...about as far from you as it is possible to get in the US. Shipping would be long and probably complicated...risky for an unusual species especially. I am not experienced with pygmy leafs. It would probably be better to listen to what you find out for a while before commiting them to a long trip.

 

[chamelisa]

Does anyone know anything about this species? I've been offered a pair but i'm not familiar with it and don't know how difficult they are. Any info would be greatfully appreciated. It's scientific name is Chamaeleo spinosus.

When farm raised and set up properly, they are not difficult. I have found mine basking in patches of morning sun that filters into their cages. I provide mine with so much foliage that it's hard to see them unless they come to the front to feed.

I would purchase the pair if I were you.

 

[chamlover]

First, thanks for the links. Some very interesting info. And thank you Elisa for your info as well. How long have you had yours for? I am very tempted as well, but i'm still a little worried about this particular species.

 

[Lizardboy76]

Hey I want some where can I get them and how much?

 

[chamlover]

It's from one of the exporters that i deal with. Haven't found out how much because i haven't decided as to whether to get them. However if i do i need to put together quite a large order.

 

[Lizardboy76]

Well depending on the price count me in

 

[chamlover]

When i get some further info i'll pm you.

 

[Carlton]

When i get some further info i'll pm you.

Could you pm me as well?

thanks!

 

[Lizardlover]

me too, let me know!

 

[laurie]

When i get some further info i'll pm you.

Could you give me a PM also?