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i was browsing the LLL Reptile site and i came acrose these Sambava x Diego Suarez Panther Chameleons for around 160 each... is that a good price? and what makes so much less than other panthers i have seen for sale on other sites?
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They have a really good 2 stores that carrie everything and give real good service. Buying a mixed Panther is not a good suggestion. As a chameleon keeper you want to keep track of your chameleons blood line and keep you blood lines strong. If you mix different locals it'll be hard to determain what is what. And you will have a harder time selling a half bred Panther

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Thanks.. i thought something was up when they are being sold for about half the price that other panthers are selling for..

Can you recomend a good place to buy one from? and what should i look for in a good panther? or any cham for that matter?

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I don't think there is any problem in buying a mix breed panther. If you have no plans on breeding it and just want a pet then I don't think it matters. Also who's to say panthers of different locales never mate in the wild?

As long as the breeder is telling you that it is a cross breed and not trying to con you by saying it's a pure Sambava when it isn't. A half breed panther can look great, I've seen some that knock the socks off pure strains. It's not inbred so there's no worries about the dangers that poses.

As far as pricing goes $160 doesn't seem "too" cheap to me. Some of these places buy their stock in large quantities and can therefore sell at a better price, like Sam's Club.

I do agree that the locales should be preserved as best as possible, and that every breeder shouldn't be producing mutts. Though a few cross breeds aren't going to ruin all the bloodlines, and if they are just going to be kept as pet's then I don't see the harm.

I'm sure people will disagree but like I said before you are going to have cross breeding and even some inbreeding in the wild. A male Sambava isn't going to ask for I.D. when it comes across a female, it's just going to have at it. You know how boys are.

I agree
different strokes for different folks
but dont mix with the intent as passing it as a specific locale, thats just wrong

When I was looking into getting a panther I checked into maybe getting a mix. That price is about what the mixes are going for. Maybe a little bit on the low end but still within normal.

if i get one it will just be for looks.. i dont plan on breeding chams....

Also where is a good place to get a screen cage? and does the screen make it hard to see in the cage?
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there are numerous places online to get a cage. The screen does not impede viewing. Most are made with aluminum frames so are very light (I can easily carry my 2x2x4 all set up - obviously not with the plants and stuff in it! and I am only 5'2" tall/short ). I got my large one from reptiledepot.com (best price I found at the time) and have gotten smaller ones that I use for other creatures from "whitenile" (Reptile Haven) on e-bay. I know that Scales is another http://www.exoticlizards.com/screen-cages.html

Just make sure they are guaranteed "cricket proof" meaning they have a nice tight fit.
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BTW, beautiful Ig! Nice to see an adopted one for a change. Good for you!

Thanks.... if i had more room id have another one.. i love iggs.. now im looking to get into chams....

>>BTW, beautiful Ig! Nice to see an adopted one for a change. Good for you!

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