Reptile Forum, Reptile Classifieds - CaptiveBred

[Bloodboy2000]

I am very interested in this species of chameleon, i have kept Yemen's, panthers and Jackson's before. Is there any chance Rick, Karen, Rob and other chameleon people help me please.

I am looking for information on there care, diet, basic requirements equipment wise and if possible some photos of setups and animals. I am particularly interested in knowing there adult size and requirements.

Thanks Guys & Girls

Tom

[Rickeezee]

They grow to be very big reaching adulthood at approx two years of age. I keep mine in a very large flexarium four feet tall, the bigger the enclosure the better.

I feed mine the usual chameleon fare and the occasional pinkie. Two basking spots are provided, I dont use stats on the spots as the flexarium is so large and well ventilated I have found this is not required. The spots are mounted external to the viv and a good ten inches away from the actuial basking areas. I use an 8% UV tube. I mist twice per day and have water on the go all the time they drink a lot. No heating at night is provided and I allow the viv to drop quite considerably in temperature. Pics of the set up are on the various mellor threads on here.

I house and care for my baby mellors in a different manner to that above.

For a wealth of information the melleri website is well worth visiting.
http://www.melleridiscovery.com/index.html
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[kroakykaren]

Hi tom i have only had my baby for a short while but he is a delight, here is a pic of his set up, its a well planted small flex with a 40watt basking light and UV both placed outside the viv, the link rick posted is excellent loads of info.

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[lol93]

That looks a lovely set up, Karen. No wonder Mr Brooks always looks so happy!
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[Bloodboy2000]

Have to second that Karen looks really nice,

P.S ~ Tried adding you on msn but to no avail,

Tom