Comments for SA-Chameleons

Comment on Keeping chameleons in South Africa by David Haggett

David Haggett — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 14:20:05 +0000

In reply to Irene Bronkhorst. Hi Irene, I've replied by email

Comment on Keeping chameleons in South Africa by David Haggett

David Haggett — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 14:09:45 +0000

Hi Carli, well done for looking after the chameleon but it is far better to release it back to the wild – and in the same spot you found her, if possible. It’s hard to say when she’ll be ready to release but if she’s fully mobile and eating well, it sounds like she’ll be able to fend for herself.

Comment on Keeping chameleons in South Africa by Irene Bronkhorst

Irene Bronkhorst — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 16:36:38 +0000

In reply to David Haggett. Hi David my son caught a small female chameleon outside our Yard and I'm not sure I'd is was there to be tamed or lost, I don't know if thy are even in our area in secunda. I don't want to let it go in the field if it's not to live in our area and would like to know who I can ask for help

Comment on Keeping chameleons in South Africa by Carli Jordaan

Carli Jordaan — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 07:39:05 +0000

Hi.
I have a KZN Dwarf Chameleon. She’s been in a bad state when we got her, seems like something attacked her (could be a cat or a bird)… She was scrabed… On her body. She is busy healing, but I still feed her and keep her hydrated. Shall it be best if I release her when she’s healed? And when do I know she is ready?

Comment on UV light for chameleons by David Haggett

David Haggett — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 22:13:02 +0000

In reply to Lindsey Parks. Hi Lindsey, I've sent you an email. You're probably already doing this but misting should be done during the day and it should be a strong dosing of water that runs copiously off the leaves for several minutes. If possible, do this twice a day.

Comment on UV light for chameleons by Lindsey Parks

Lindsey Parks — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 19:04:09 +0000

Hello, I’m a new owner of a juvenile veiled chameleon. My husband always wanted one but I knew they needed special care so I held off. I have several tree frogs and have taken a masters Herpetology course taught by the Amphibian Foundation in Atlanta. That being said I was recently in a chain pet store getting crickets when I noticed a veiled chameleon trying to get my attention and scratching at the glass. His tank was almost bare and the poor thing had some white spots on his face almost like dried skin but he didn’t appear to be shedding. I asked about his temperament and how long they had him. They said a few weeks and that he was good except for when they housed him with another chameleon. At that point I knew these people where clueless and decided to bring him home to save him. I had a brand new Exo Terra 18,18,24 that hadn’t been set up yet so I put some dry hydro balls in the bottom, one live house plant, branches, vines, sticks and some new artificial plants that came with other tanks but that I never use with my frogs because I have bioactive setups. I’m using a new terra sky Exo terra full spectrum led light and a new uva, uvb led light purchased on Amazon. The first couple of days she ate very well. Several calcium dusted crickets and some wax worms the next day. I mist her cage at night making sure there are water droplets on the leaves and that during the day the tank drys out. My household temp is 76-78 and humidity about 50%. She has a was very social a mellow temperament for a veiled. I’ve only handled her once after I brought her home and I let her climb on me as she chose. However, in the last couple of days I’ve noticed her sleeping a lot even during the day and she’s not showing much interest in food. I’m concerned something is wrong. Any suggestions?

Comment on Keeping chameleons in South Africa by David Haggett

David Haggett — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 10:34:38 +0000

In reply to Vicki Myburgh. Hi, I've sent you an email

Comment on Keeping chameleons in South Africa by Vicki Myburgh

Vicki Myburgh — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 09:05:19 +0000

In reply to David Haggett. I'm also in Port Elizabeth and picked up a Chameleon that was crossing the road in a suburb and almost got killed by a car. I am now looking after her "I thinks it's a female" for about a month and because it is now winter and 2 degrees celsius at night I'm scared to release her. Also I have not seen a chameleon in about 15 years in the Eastern Cape so would rather take her to a place where I know she would be save. Any suggestions? Otherwise I will release her when it's a bit warmer in spring time.

Comment on Keeping chameleons in South Africa by David Haggett

David Haggett — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 08:44:21 +0000

In reply to Ruben. Hi, as far as I am aware, Veiled chameleons are legal to own, bred and sell in most provinces. But not all. For some, such as the Cape, you will need permits. The law changes regularly, so I would advise you to check the latest legislation. Based on past experience, I would not go to Nature Conservation for accurate information.

Comment on Keeping chameleons in South Africa by Ruben

Ruben — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 10:04:17 +0000

Hi David

I just want to know if veiled chameleons are legal to own, breed or sell in South Africa.?