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Hi - I'm new to Chameleons, but not reptiles. I've done lots of research, both in books, and in this forum. I'm also preparing an elclosure, before I bring anything home. I was just wondering what people thought about starting with Jacksons as an introduction to the Chameleon world. I live in So. California, and plan to keep them outside.
Thanks in advance for your comments.
Ken

1.1 Jacksons (next weekend, if I’ve finished their enclosure)
1.1 Argentine B/W Tegus (Draco and Drucilla)
0.1 Columbian B/W Tegu (Diablo)
2.0 Black Throat Monitors (Razor and Spike)
1.0 Desert Tortoise (Tubbs) from Tortoise Rescue
1.0 Boxer (Shadow)
0.1 feline (CK)

ALOHA,
I'VE RAISED JACKSONS NOW FOR NEARLY 11 YEARS. THEY ARE VERY CALM AND FAIRLY EASY TO CARE FOR. IF YOU HAVE A BREEDING PAIR, BE READY FOR THE LIVE BIRTH FACTOR! AND LIKE THE POSTING, SOMETIMES THEY DON'T LOOK GRAVID, BUT REALLY ARE! THEY STILL NEED THE SPECIAL CARE LIKE ANY OTHER CHAM!!
ALOHA AND MAHALO
AARON GANON

I think Jacksons are fine for beginners. The reason alot of people consider them harder to keep than veileds or panthers has alot to do with them needing lower temperatures, which are traditionally harder to get than high ones (easier to heat than it is to cool). I've kept Jacksons as one of my first species and did good with them. Let me know if you have any other questions.
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Tyler Stewart
Las Vegas NV
www.BLUEBEASTREPTILE.com