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Chameleons

Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2004.
Photo courtesy of fishyone
Photo courtesy of fishyone

Chameleons (family Chamaeleonidae) are a distinctive and highly specialized clade of lizards. They are distinguished by their parrot-like zygodactylous feet, their separately mobile and stereoscopic eyes, their very long, highly modified, and rapidly extrudable tongues, their swaying gait, the possession by many of a prehensile tail, crests or horns on their distinctively shaped heads, and the ability of some to change color. Uniquely adapted for climbing and visual hunting, the approximately 160 species of chameleon range from Africa, Madagascar, Spain and Portugal, across south Asia, to Sri Lanka. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of Old & New World Chameleons. If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting: Terms of Service.

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Hatchling Veiled setup
by rptilian - Dec 01, 2004 08:49 AM
2 Dec 06, 2004 12:33 PM
by RyanDonnelly
Thanks LELE, Read this post!
by tassadar898 - Dec 01, 2004 07:13 AM
5 Dec 02, 2004 03:17 PM
by tassadar898
Layout for Veiled?
by dragunzfyre - Dec 01, 2004 01:45 AM
2 Dec 02, 2004 09:04 AM
by rudyyj
MVB?
by veiledchamlver - Nov 30, 2004 11:09 PM
5 Dec 01, 2004 05:16 PM
by reneimming
Best room in the house?
by AtelerixMel - Nov 30, 2004 07:37 PM
2 Nov 30, 2004 10:34 PM
by AtelerixMel
Male Vield biting female instead of breeding
by JacksonsChamKeep - Nov 30, 2004 06:30 PM
3 Dec 02, 2004 07:09 PM
by cricketscritters
my heats out!
by skater2337 - Nov 30, 2004 05:54 PM
1 Nov 30, 2004 06:06 PM
by thelizardking77
2 Dec 01, 2004 07:56 PM
by Chameleon996
New Wetworks Misting Timer works great!
by mark summer - Nov 30, 2004 05:40 PM
0 No replies
Good basking light.
by giantsfan24 - Nov 30, 2004 05:29 PM
3 Nov 30, 2004 10:19 PM
by thelizardking77
Hurt Chameleon...help
by skinsr4reel - Nov 30, 2004 03:06 PM
3 Dec 01, 2004 05:51 PM
by skinsr4reel
Egg Bound?
by Walker360 - Nov 30, 2004 02:56 PM
5 Nov 30, 2004 05:20 PM
by lele
Brand New 5.0 UVB Bulb for pick up
by Giantsfan24 - Nov 30, 2004 02:04 PM
0 No replies
Senegal Chameleon breeding
by geri - Nov 30, 2004 09:44 AM
0 No replies
WHY DOESN'T MY JACKSON USE ITS TONGUE?!
by tassadar898 - Nov 30, 2004 06:40 AM
2 Nov 30, 2004 11:06 AM
by lele
Pictures of Cage Setups and Homemade Cages
by Yonkers - Nov 29, 2004 09:55 PM
10 Dec 01, 2004 06:25 PM
by thelizardking77
Plant Setup for Veiled
by Yonkers - Nov 29, 2004 08:40 PM
3 Nov 30, 2004 11:18 PM
by AtelerixMel
Reptariums
by shion - Nov 29, 2004 07:13 PM
12 Dec 01, 2004 07:22 AM
by cricketscritters
Veiled Chameleon Laying Eggs
by mattg9979 - Nov 29, 2004 06:55 PM
2 Dec 01, 2004 07:30 AM
by cricketscritters
Veiled Chameleon help!!!!!!
by krystalice - Nov 29, 2004 06:43 PM
3 Dec 01, 2004 08:34 PM
by krystalice
Just got a mellers
by Anthonyd - Nov 29, 2004 06:17 PM
6 Dec 01, 2004 10:40 PM
by Carlton
3 Nov 30, 2004 06:57 PM
by veiledchamlver
I could use some help with a baby question....please
by Chameleon996 - Nov 29, 2004 05:38 PM
1 Nov 29, 2004 06:33 PM
by Chamcham505
Anyone keep Bradypodion pumilum?
by Fleck - Nov 29, 2004 05:34 PM
2 Nov 30, 2004 02:14 PM
by Fleck
Cricket information?
by shion - Nov 29, 2004 11:55 AM
2 Nov 29, 2004 04:01 PM
by wraithy
Cage cleaning
by AtelerixMel - Nov 29, 2004 11:47 AM
2 Nov 29, 2004 11:57 PM
by AtelerixMel
Does anyone have a good chameleon anatomy website?
by Melisondra - Nov 28, 2004 09:53 PM
1 Nov 29, 2004 02:15 AM
by kinyonga
Veilds and panther, humidity
by west - Nov 28, 2004 06:02 PM
1 Nov 29, 2004 11:25 PM
by Carlton
Mystic UVB from Big Apple?
by giantsfan24 - Nov 28, 2004 05:37 PM
4 Nov 29, 2004 11:40 AM
by AtelerixMel
Chamaeleo Johnstonii & Chamaeleo Montium
by vozrider - Nov 28, 2004 04:12 PM
4 Nov 29, 2004 04:23 PM
by Anthonyd
One Eye Closed?
by tassadar898 - Nov 28, 2004 03:34 PM
2 Nov 29, 2004 11:35 PM
by Carlton
Think she needs to lay her eggs...
by Walker360 - Nov 28, 2004 02:50 PM
3 Nov 29, 2004 04:35 PM
by Anthonyd
Veiled Chameleon! Please Read!
by Chamcham505 - Nov 28, 2004 02:38 PM
2 Nov 28, 2004 05:03 PM
by chamcham505
Something to Worry About? (Picture Provided)
by tassadar898 - Nov 28, 2004 11:16 AM
9 Nov 29, 2004 11:52 PM
by Carlton
veilds vs. Panthers
by west - Nov 28, 2004 08:46 AM
4 Nov 28, 2004 09:14 PM
by west
2 Nov 28, 2004 10:13 AM
by tassadar898
Enflamed/swollen Casque
by morilibus - Nov 27, 2004 05:42 PM
2 Nov 29, 2004 08:30 PM
by morilibus
Help My Chameleon is Getting Ant Bites
by tassadar898 - Nov 27, 2004 07:36 AM
2 Nov 27, 2004 09:39 PM
by tassadar898
3 Nov 27, 2004 11:44 AM
by AtelerixMel
are babies tears a safe plant?n/p
by chamsrcool - Nov 26, 2004 07:11 PM
0 No replies
Sick Veiled Chameleon PLEASE HELP ME!!
by Lynnabugg - Nov 26, 2004 05:34 PM
3 Nov 27, 2004 10:17 AM
by lele
LELE OR ANYONE CHAM EXPERT READ THIS PLZ
by tassadar898 - Nov 26, 2004 04:33 PM
0 No replies
Coleus as a planting
by tak - Nov 26, 2004 11:14 AM
1 Nov 26, 2004 03:02 PM
by lele
Problems after first laying......need help
by BboyFrisk - Nov 25, 2004 09:53 PM
0 No replies
feeding question (Clarice)
by scorpion12 - Nov 25, 2004 09:39 PM
0 No replies
merry christmas early
by fishyone - Nov 25, 2004 03:49 PM
3 Nov 27, 2004 10:18 AM
by lele
HELP MY JACKSON IS GETTING WHITE BUBLES AROUND HIS EYE!
by tassadar898 - Nov 25, 2004 12:47 PM
7 Nov 25, 2004 07:30 PM
by lele
ULTRASONIC HUMIDIFIER FOR CHAMELEONS
by schwartzenstobe - Nov 25, 2004 11:12 AM
21 Dec 12, 2004 10:54 PM
by veiledchamlver
Restless Veiled Chameleon
by CollardGuy - Nov 25, 2004 09:48 AM
2 Nov 26, 2004 12:12 PM
by CollardGuy
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!!!
by cricketscritters - Nov 25, 2004 06:47 AM
1 Nov 25, 2004 03:10 PM
by lele
handling
by sams43 - Nov 25, 2004 12:29 AM
5 Nov 25, 2004 11:01 PM
by sams43
? about mites
by chimbakka - Nov 24, 2004 09:16 PM
3 Nov 25, 2004 01:41 PM
by chunks_89
0 No replies
?s about r brevs and dirt...
by chimbakka - Nov 24, 2004 05:29 PM
3 Nov 24, 2004 09:12 PM
by mrcham
Lindsay...
by lele - Nov 24, 2004 03:48 PM
8 Nov 25, 2004 01:23 AM
by melisondra
What are the smallest chameleons you can buy
by phishnuts - Nov 24, 2004 12:55 PM
1 Nov 24, 2004 01:04 PM
by Carlton
Silkwormfarm.com/JDany
by trinacliff - Nov 24, 2004 12:17 PM
1 Nov 24, 2004 12:18 PM
by trinacliff
Power outtage ?
by shion - Nov 24, 2004 08:26 AM
2 Nov 24, 2004 12:22 PM
by Carlton
Basking light question
by shion - Nov 24, 2004 06:04 AM
2 Nov 24, 2004 12:54 PM
by Carlton
chlorine / dripping
by Shion - Nov 24, 2004 02:19 AM
2 Nov 24, 2004 12:59 PM
by Carlton
Chameleon in a greenhouse
by dustind - Nov 23, 2004 10:21 PM
9 Nov 24, 2004 07:59 PM
by jrbl
repto-cal??
by scorpion12 - Nov 23, 2004 09:58 PM
1 Nov 24, 2004 12:18 PM
by Carlton
3 Nov 24, 2004 11:19 AM
by anson
Fischers Chameleon Info
by LordOfTheLizards - Nov 23, 2004 06:54 PM
2 Nov 24, 2004 12:12 PM
by Carlton
Schefflera propagation
by AtelerixMel - Nov 23, 2004 06:33 PM
4 Nov 27, 2004 06:26 PM
by AtelerixMel
Crickei Bites
by stevearowell - Nov 23, 2004 06:09 PM
1 Nov 24, 2004 12:03 PM
by Carlton
My Semi Adult Jackson Doesn't Change Color
by tassadar898 - Nov 23, 2004 05:18 PM
4 Nov 24, 2004 12:00 PM
by Carlton
"Bend -a-vine" foot problems
by kurpak - Nov 23, 2004 03:08 PM
0 No replies
Carpet chameleon hatchling-pic
by kevins - Nov 23, 2004 02:51 PM
1 Nov 30, 2004 01:39 PM
by loon
R. Brev problem, need advice ASAP
by chimbakka - Nov 23, 2004 01:17 PM
6 Nov 24, 2004 12:21 AM
by evilcham
mr moisture instructions
by skater2337 - Nov 22, 2004 09:42 PM
5 Nov 25, 2004 01:47 AM
by ___chameleon
Pothos plants?
by Mets18 - Nov 22, 2004 08:54 PM
2 Nov 23, 2004 02:50 PM
by lele
BlueBeastReptile: Can't get onto site?
by twinoats - Nov 22, 2004 08:11 PM
2 Nov 22, 2004 09:43 PM
by TylerStewart
Wheat GRass?
by chamsrcool - Nov 22, 2004 08:09 PM
1 Nov 23, 2004 01:32 PM
by Carlton
Multiple Chameleons in one cage
by west - Nov 22, 2004 07:12 PM
2 Nov 23, 2004 01:35 PM
by Carlton
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