Lizardlover
New Member
No, they don't have prehensile tails.
Saw something incredible tonight
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VeiledChams
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Idk how a knight anole can be confused with a chameleon. They have HUGE toes and are more or less flat. I catch them all the time at the University of Miami campus. They dont look like a veiled or a panther at all, even from far away.
CleaTheChameleon
New Member
That's awesome Naomi! I live 5 minutes away from you to 
I hope it was a chameleon you saw!
I hope it was a chameleon you saw!
VeiledChams
Avid Member
in Coral Gables and Fort Meyers, none close to Boca. But seems like there is one there
Lizardlover
New Member
I know what an A. equestris looks like, no need to inform me . They can be quite easily confused, especially when viewed from 20 ft away as Naomi stated. I'd imagine any large arboreal lizard with the same lime-green sleeping coloration could be confused with a chameleon on first sight if not more closely observed. Also, remember this was viewed from BELOW, so you have to take into account he circumstances in which this animal was seen.
. They can be quite easily confused, especially when viewed from 20 ft away as Naomi stated. I'd imagine any large arboreal lizard with the same lime-green sleeping coloration could be confused with a chameleon on first sight if not more closely observed. Also, remember this was viewed from BELOW, so you have to take into account he circumstances in which this animal was seen.
VeiledChams
Avid Member
I guess (no disrespect by my previous post btw), but the important thing is that there is a chance that there is a wild chameleon population in Boca.. very exciting
Motherlode Chameleon
Chameleon Enthusiast
As a chameleon keeper that is really neat!
As a biologist that is a huge problem, especially for already enchroached upon native Florida fauna. Adding chameleons is adding to the already long list of invasive species that are making their home in that state.
As a biologist that is a huge problem, especially for already enchroached upon native Florida fauna. Adding chameleons is adding to the already long list of invasive species that are making their home in that state.
There are wild chams all over South and Central FL on both coasts. This year alone I have heard of 4-5 new species being collected here in FL. The reality is, if you live in an area in FL that could support a cham population, you may already have one near you and not even know it. So break out the flashlights and go hunting!
