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Wondering what the most expensive cham is. I assume, probably some type of panther???

Without any question that would have to be a Parson's Chameleon.

How much do they usually cost- for a 1-3 month old? Older?

The problem is usually not going to be cost, which by the way I have seen upwards of $1200. The problem is availability.

Gestation period for Parson's is 18 months, therefore captive breeding is not as plentiful as Panther, Jackson, Veiled, Etc.

If you are asking this question to know which chameleon would bring you the most money breeding them, then Parsons isn't a good candidate. Very limited people have had success breeding these creatres, and if you do get eggs, the posibility of failure in hatching them is high, and it takes close to 2 year before u see any babies. And they cost abut 2000-2500 dollars.

But they are the most expensive chameleons out there.

I was asking for the purpose of breeding- sounds like those would be hard to get- and breed. What is the most expensive cham that is fairly easy to obtain and breed?
Thanks!

Ambilobe would be your best bet bro~

The more you pay the more it's worth. Expensive today doesn't mean expensive tomorrow. I've seen so many exotic animal breeders try to cash in on valuable animals but by the time they get up to speed on breeding, figure out the health problems and traps and produce any the market is flooded. Look at New Caledonian crested geckos or ball pythons. The prices are more volatile than the stock market. 7 years ago I bought a beautiful 1st generation veiled cham for $150. Nowadays many babies sell for under $50. Really sad to see all these stunted unhealthy babies on the market too. My snobby purist advice? Choose the cham you want to work with based on what is beautiful and desirable to you, and out of fascination for them, not because one cost you more than another. You will end up pouring the same amount of money into the caging, the feeders, the vetwork, the lighting regardless of which species you choose (except for the really delicate or large ones). The chams I learned the most from and enjoyed the most were free...rescues from disallusioned newbies.