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Hi.

This may not be the most appropriate forum, but Corytophanes is to my eyes similar to Gonocephalus. Does anyone here have experience with C. cristatus, known in England as the Forest Chameleon? Otherwise known as Helmeted or Crested Iguana. I know that they need a tall/roomy, naturalistic humid tropical forest type set up. I also understand that they need both high humidity and good ventilation, which can be tricky to create. I have not spoken with anybody with direct experience of keeping/breeding them. Anyone?

Thanks,
Mark.

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Good luck,
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I kept this species many years ago - I should also qualify that I kept it unsuccessfully. As for vivaria, I would say that requirements between Corytophanes Cristatus (an iguanid) and Acanthosaura, or Gonocephalus (agamids) are similar. Dense foliage and many vertical perches. They are very interesting animals. If you do obtain one, the other similarity they share with the dragons is that they are usually extremely dehydrated and loaded with parasites when you obtain them. Best of luck.