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lele
at Sat May 26 13:39:44 2007 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by lele ]
He looks very thin (you can see his hip bones) which will say something about how he has been cared for. He may also be very old. In either case you would have some serious work to get him healthy and if he is old you may not have him long (if he is shipped, it will add stress to any current problems). He may also have parasites. Do you know how old he is? Why is the seller getting rid of him? Is he wild caught? How long has the seller had him?
His neck looks thin, too and then there seems to be a lump at his shoulder on front leg and some knobs at that same elbow. It could be the photo, but I personally would be hesitant to take on a chameleon in this condition. Do you have a lot of experience in chams? You would have to be sure that you have a good herp vet close by who knows chameleons (which you should do regardless of how you may obtain a cham).
the decision is yours, but if you are looking for a cham I would recommend buying from a reputable breeder (you can ask here for recommendations). If you are taking it on as a rescue you need to be really prepared and have experience - and that good herp vet 
just my 2 cents,
lele
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RE: Tell me, is this chameleon healthy? - lele, Sat May 26 13:39:44 2007