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Hi
I'll be in Oahu, Hawaii from the 22-29 of this month. Im not asking for exact locations, but is there a general area where I would have the most luck finding Jacksons Chameleons? I'll be staying in Honolulu.

Thanks
Andy
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Just do a Google search for "Jackson's AND oahu AND chameleons" and you will find some information.

Can't tell you exactly where on the island
you'll find jacksons. I can however offer
some friendly advice.
1) Try to find a park in that area, wild
area or road side.
You do not want to go on any private
property. Many residents have had their
plants and property broken by jackson
hunters so their / our tolerance is low.
With just reason.
2) If someone confirms a spot has jacksons
take your time to search the area. Don't
give up easily. They are by no means easy
to spot in the wild, trust me. I literaly
had one 3" in front my face and I didn't
see it because my eyes were focused
farther back. If there's no wind be on
the look out for the only leaf that's
movin. Could be one trying to make a
sneaky retreat.
3) In the early morning they'll be on the
outer branches more in the open trying to
catch some rays. When they warm up they'll
work their way back in.
4) Look for some long stick. You'll need it
for those jacksons that are out of reach.
If it's walking away put the stick in front
of it so it walks on it. Then just lift it
out of the tree.
5) Don't stand in one spot to search a tree
or bush, even if it's not so big. If they
see you they'll try to hide on the opposite
side of the branch. Even a 12" jackson can
disappear behind a 1/2" diameter branch.
6) Jacksons are territorial. So if you see
one don't be in rush to catch it. Keep an
eye on it for a while to see if it is
posturing to another one that's near by.
Could be 1" or 20'. If it's posturing then
another one is in eye sight.
7) If you've confirmed an area has some, try
to look for fruits or flowers that'll attract
insects. Lots of times they be on that
branch or near by.
8) The most important tip of all. Do not go on
private property. Yes I know that was tip #1,
but it's importance cannot be overstated.
Too many cham hunters with no respect have
done so. Litterally leaving behind trails
of destruction and sometimes trying to sue
property owners because they fell off a tree
they shouldn't have been on anyway. That's a
big reason why people don't like to share
their locations.

You'll definetly have fun looking for them, but be
prepared for a stiff neck the next morning.

Good luck!