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Hello All. Bri here. I'm new to the forum....I'm looking to purchase several Brooksia or other leaf chameleon species to attempt breeding.I already breed Jackson's and Veileds. Any idea whom i might ask? Thanks! chameleoneye@yahoo.com

Hi there,

Welcome to the forum. Pigmy chameleons of the subfamily Brookesiinae can make incredible captives, and although it is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain animals of the genus Brookesia (as it is with most other Malagasy species), their mainland counterparts (Rhampholeon) are still somewhat common, at least in the United States. It seems that shipments coming in from Tanzania have slowed down as compared to a few months ago, but I do not know whether the export quotas have been exhausted for this year; that is, if you are interested in acquiring a wild-caught specimen.

The other option, and the most favorable at that, is to locate a private breeder. I would personally begin with Rhampholeon brevicaudatus, particularly if you have never kept pigmies, but if you're up to the challenge, and you can find captive-bred stock, Brookesia would be just as rewarding. Hopefully someone in this forum can help you further.

Best regards,

Fabian

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Fabián Aguirre
Zookeeper/ Freshwater Aquarist
Department of Herpetology and Freshwater Biology
The Dallas World Aquarium
(214) 720-2224
fabian@dwazoo.com
www.dwazoo.com

Hello and thanks for the warm welcome! I look forward to learning and sharing information with all of you. Has anyone ever had a female Veiled "grunt" when you hold her? She's 3.5 mos. old. Thanks! Chameleoneye

Check out this article from admired herpetologist Chris Anderson and naturalist Kenneth Barnett (both experienced chameleon keepers). You will also find a sound clip at the end of the page.

Enjoy!

Fabián

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Fabián Aguirre
Zookeeper/ Freshwater Aquarist
Department of Herpetology and Freshwater Biology
The Dallas World Aquarium
(214) 720-2224
fabian@dwazoo.com
www.dwazoo.com

http://www.chameleonnews.com/year2003/may2003/infrasound/infrasound.html

the brevs will also do this. i see it more in the females when i
pick them up. not that i do this often but when i need to, i notice it. it's very interesting, why they do it. that's why sticks, twigs or better yet, some planted trees are important.
the U.K. reptile magazine als has a great article on this.
go to herplit.com and search for pigmy chameleons or something.

Thanks,

Deven Nicholson
Terra5Designs.com | 925-465-1295
Walnut Creek California
Ensuring Animal Husbandry through Education and Habitat Design.

Brevs are the easiest but still difficult. have a habitat set up
long before you risk the animal. they are set up mostly like
phantasticus in landscape and flora design but do read more first.

also, the family Rhampholeon is broken between, correct me if i'm wrong but beardeds which are now classified as Rieppeleon
and the beardless which are still Rhampholeon.
See this link: http://www.chameleonnews.com/revisionsramph.html

also, they are going to enjoy a fully planted habitat and try to just work with pairs, trios in small enclosures or those will
less flora will not work. just something to think about.

Thanks,

Deven Nicholson
Terra5Designs.com | 925-465-1295
Walnut Creek California
Ensuring Animal Husbandry through Education and Habitat Design.
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