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I am currently researching on getting a graceful chameleon.

I am having trouble finding much info about them in general, so any help there would be appreciated..

however I was more so lookin for a list of good plants to have in a cage if/when i get one?

Thanks in advance, any comments on the graceful chameleon are weclomed!

Cant comment on that specific cham but when it comes to plants try the following. Also make sure you clean live plants with anti-bacterial soap, replace the top soil with non-addative soil or use large polished stones on top to keep the cham from eating anything it shouldnt. Be sure not to drench your plants meaning that keep the dripper from dripping into the pot. Its also a good idea to rotate plants so that you can dry them out and or clean them. Plastic pots work best to keep wieght down, make sure the pots have good drainage.

Pothos - viny, can wrap around cage structure, good cover
Ficus / weeping fig - woody stems good for climbing, ok cover
Umbrella / Dwarf umbrella - really good cover, stems semi-sturdy
Hibiscus - woody stems in some parts, nice flowers, good cover

Other Plants ... http://www.chameleonsonline.com/safe-plants.php

Make sure you have a plant that gives good cover.

-roo

Graceful chameleons were commonly imported...they used to be the most common one seen in petshops. BUT, they almost always wc, usually very parasitized, dehydrated, and not in great shape. I don't know if anyone is captive breeding them (they were very inexpensive to import so no one had much incentive to breed). They are pretty little chams, but I have hardly ever seen one in good shape. If you do buy one here's some things to consider.

Buy one ONLY from a cham specialist who has had the cham in their care for several months.
Be ready to have it treated for parasites several times by a competent herp vet.
Don't buy a tiny hatchling or a full adult. Try to get a juvenile about 4 months old. Fewer parasites and easier to feed and acclimate.
If the cham you are looking at is black spotted constantly it is extremely stressed. A calm on will show no spots.

There are species profiles on these sites that will help you set up the right habitat:

http://www.adcham.com
http://www.geocities.com/ccicenter
http://www.chameleonjournals.com

And these have good overall cham care info:

http://www.calumma.com
http://www.chameleonnews.com

Good luck!