Comments on: Keeping chameleons in South Africa https://sa-chameleons.com/south-africa/ Passionate about chameleon care Sun, 03 Dec 2023 14:20:05 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 By: David Haggett https://sa-chameleons.com/south-africa/#comment-853 Sun, 03 Dec 2023 14:20:05 +0000 https://sachameleons.wordpress.com/south-africa/#comment-853 In reply to Irene Bronkhorst.

Hi Irene, I’ve replied by email

]]> By: David Haggett https://sa-chameleons.com/south-africa/#comment-852 Sun, 03 Dec 2023 14:09:45 +0000 https://sachameleons.wordpress.com/south-africa/#comment-852 In reply to Carli Jordaan.

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.

]]> By: Irene Bronkhorst https://sa-chameleons.com/south-africa/#comment-847 Thu, 23 Nov 2023 16:36:38 +0000 https://sachameleons.wordpress.com/south-africa/#comment-847 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

]]> By: Carli Jordaan https://sa-chameleons.com/south-africa/#comment-845 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 07:39:05 +0000 https://sachameleons.wordpress.com/south-africa/#comment-845 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?

]]> By: David Haggett https://sa-chameleons.com/south-africa/#comment-284 Thu, 05 Jul 2018 10:34:38 +0000 https://sachameleons.wordpress.com/south-africa/#comment-284 In reply to Vicki Myburgh.

Hi, I’ve sent you an email

]]> By: Vicki Myburgh https://sa-chameleons.com/south-africa/#comment-283 Thu, 05 Jul 2018 09:05:19 +0000 https://sachameleons.wordpress.com/south-africa/#comment-283 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.

]]> By: David Haggett https://sa-chameleons.com/south-africa/#comment-276 Mon, 02 Jul 2018 08:44:21 +0000 https://sachameleons.wordpress.com/south-africa/#comment-276 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.

]]> By: Ruben https://sa-chameleons.com/south-africa/#comment-233 Sun, 17 Jun 2018 10:04:17 +0000 https://sachameleons.wordpress.com/south-africa/#comment-233 Hi David

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

]]> By: David Haggett https://sa-chameleons.com/south-africa/#comment-141 Fri, 11 May 2018 14:58:50 +0000 https://sachameleons.wordpress.com/south-africa/#comment-141 In reply to Vicky.

Hi, I’ll send you an email as your question is complex to answer in a comment.

]]> By: Vicky https://sa-chameleons.com/south-africa/#comment-138 Thu, 10 May 2018 15:01:46 +0000 https://sachameleons.wordpress.com/south-africa/#comment-138 I am interested in getting a chameleon but not sure if i can taken into account the climate where i stay. Subtropical, Komatipoort (few kilos from the Mozambique border). Winter minimum temps are about +- 10′ and summers are very humid 40-100% with max temps of +- 43′
In summer whe run the aircons almost all day long. Our UV is rated 9-11 which is extreme and in addition to pesky monkeys wont really be able to put him outside. Also inside dont have space for a huge cage, can be tall, 2.5m, but no more than 1m x 1m. Any advice? should i rather not get a chameleon or are these factors i mentioned manageable? And if so, is there a certain species that would do better in my area and the size cage i can keep?

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