Craig Wyatt
New member
Here's a few things to take into consideration. Your flap neck is going to be wild caught. They are inexpensive critters and I've never seen nor heard of and captive breedings. Wild caught chameleons die super super easily. Even if you do everysingle thing correct.
So right off the bat you need to examine your new guy. You may see scarring from old battles but that's actually very very common. He needs to have a plump belly and full eyes. By full eyes I mean there full and not sunk in. If they are sunk in he's stressed for sure and possibly dehydrated. So lots and lots of mistings will be needed for a solid week. I can go on and on but this thread is about first choice. One more thing. If he doesn't eat within a few days call them and let them know.
Just know this wild caught chameleons are on the top of the list for a seller to get rid of super fast before they die. Certain people hold onto chameleons for up to a month to make sure they are eating and doing well. If they are going to die its best they die in the sellers hands rather than the customer that's going to give it a real home. Most done operate this way but there are some that do.
I don't know anything about this company but I wish you lots of luck. Unfortunately your going to need it. If he does die next time look for a breeder or atleast look for a captive bred chameleon. Much easier. No parasites. Normally little problems involved if any.
Go to chameleon forums and look at the sponsors. Those breeders are pretty rock solid.
So right off the bat you need to examine your new guy. You may see scarring from old battles but that's actually very very common. He needs to have a plump belly and full eyes. By full eyes I mean there full and not sunk in. If they are sunk in he's stressed for sure and possibly dehydrated. So lots and lots of mistings will be needed for a solid week. I can go on and on but this thread is about first choice. One more thing. If he doesn't eat within a few days call them and let them know.
Just know this wild caught chameleons are on the top of the list for a seller to get rid of super fast before they die. Certain people hold onto chameleons for up to a month to make sure they are eating and doing well. If they are going to die its best they die in the sellers hands rather than the customer that's going to give it a real home. Most done operate this way but there are some that do.
I don't know anything about this company but I wish you lots of luck. Unfortunately your going to need it. If he does die next time look for a breeder or atleast look for a captive bred chameleon. Much easier. No parasites. Normally little problems involved if any.
Go to chameleon forums and look at the sponsors. Those breeders are pretty rock solid.