Keith North Texas

Greetings from Fort Worth, Texas. I have been keeping Panthers for the last two months with success. I don't know a lot but I'm soaking up information wherever and whenever. I have a 6 month old Ambilobe male panther (Grumpy) and a 4 month old Ambilobe female (no name) that I just purchased from Patrick here in the DFW area.

My goal is to embrace my new hobby and learn as much as I can. I would like to at some point breed the two that I have. I ran into a few problems but have overcome them so far. I would like to one day own a Parsons, however my skill level isn't where it should be. I don't want to risk anything for the time being.

I am currently a Federal Correctional Officer in Fort Worth. I have three kids and a crazy Cuban baby mama that ran off. But Grumpy is trying to fill in the gap. It is a pleasure to be on your forum and I look forward to learning something from everyone.

First of all, welcome to the forum. Your Furcifer pardalis looks amazing, congrats. I love Chameleons but other then two species, never kept them.

Originally Posted by Duffield

Greetings from Fort Worth, Texas.

I would like to provide a warm welcome from downstate N.Y.

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I have been keeping Panthers for the last two months with success.

That is great!

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I don't know a lot but I'm soaking up information wherever and whenever.

I am always soaking up information. I don't feel you can ever know enough.

Originally Posted by Duffield

I have a 6 month old Ambilobe male panther (Grumpy) and a 4 month old Ambilobe female (no name) that I just purchased from Patrick here in the DFW area.

Your male, looks amazing. I also love the name. If you want and when you have time, I would love to see photo's of the other two.

Originally Posted by Duffield

My goal is to embrace my new hobby and learn as much as I can.

I am not new to the hobby, but, I always want to learn. So, I think it is commendable to always want to learn.

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I would like to at some point breed the two that I have.

This site, has plenty of people that can help you with that, when the time comes. Me, not so much!

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I ran into a few problems but have overcome them so far.

That is great!

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I would like to one day own a Parsons, however my skill level isn't where it should be. I don't want to risk anything for the time being.

That is one of my favorite species too. However, it is HIGHLY unlikely, I will ever own one. I also like Trioceros melleri a great deal. How about you?

Originally Posted by Duffield

I am currently a Federal Correctional Officer in Fort Worth.

Well, I definitely don't want to make you angry, ! On a serious note, I respect you and the hard job you do.

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I have three kids and a crazy Cuban baby mama that ran off.

Wow, just wow, regarding your ex...that is crazy. However, your children are very very lucky to have such a good dad!!

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But Grumpy is trying to fill in the gap.

Awe, that is very very kind of him.

Originally Posted by Duffield

It is a pleasure to be on your forum and I look forward to learning something from everyone.

I don't know what I can teach you, but, it is a pleasure getting to know you and your Chameleons.

Thank you all for the kind welcome I currently only have the two because of the room I have. I will be getting a bigger place in a few months.

I don't think I can add new pictures

Originally Posted by Duffield

Thank you all for the kind welcome

You are very welcome.

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I currently only have the two because of the room I have.

Ahh I see.

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I will be getting a bigger place in a few months.

That is fantastic, what else do you want to add, when you have more space?

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I don't think I can add new pictures

Ahh I am sorry. I am pretty sure you can. Hopefully, someone who is more knowledgeable then me, can help you, with that particular matter.

I would always be interested to have a couple Veiled babies to raise. But at that point I will just about need a whole room dedicated to my hobby. I like the bigger chameleons so you don't have to replace a friend every 4-5 years.

Originally Posted by Duffield

I would always be interested to have a couple Veiled babies to raise.

Well, that is one species I can actually help you with. So, can many others.

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But at that point I will just about need a whole room dedicated to my hobby.

I am quite sure, most of us agree with you on that one.

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I like the bigger chameleons so you don't have to replace a friend every 4-5 years.

I completely agree with you on that one.