Panther chameleon disposed of at recycling centre

Panther chameleon disposed of at recycling centre

by Alex Negro Abzugeben General topics

A panther chameleon in Bavaria owes its life to a lucky coincidence. An irresponsible owner abandoned the animal in a cold polystyrene box at the Eichenau recycling centre. An attentive passer-by, who was taking cardboxes to the recycling centre himself, heard scratching noises and opened the lonesome box. The reptile rescue centre in Munich was informed immediately, which took in the hypothermic chameleon and is now looking after it. The animal had obviously not received any medical care recently.

It is to be hoped that the original owner can be identified and faces an appropriate penalty. In some cases, the abandonment of animals even constitutes a criminal offence – in this case, the reptile was likely to die. ‘Lucifer’, as the panther chameleon was named, was simply lucky – and will soon be hoping for a great new home with a greater sense of responsibility. Anyone interested can contact the rescue centre.

Addendum 03.03.2025: The case actually played out a little differently. The alleged finder of the abandoned panther chameleon has since turned out to be the original owner of the animal. A report has been filed.

Photos: The animal found, photographed by and at the reptile rescue centre, Munich

Interested parties wanted for breeding project with Chamaeleo calyptratus calcarifer

Interested parties wanted for breeding project with Chamaeleo calyptratus calcarifer

by Alex Negro Abzugeben Projects

The larger subspecies of the Veiled Chameleon, Chamaeleo calyptratus calcarifer, from the Tihama on the Arabian Peninsula has received little attention in the herpetoculture hobby in recent years. It is therefore not surprising that notes on this subspecies are not particularly frequent in the current literature and that there is also a lack of husbandry and breeding reports. Sophie Obermaier, a member of AG Chamäleons from Berlin, would like to change this and breed the species in the long term. She herself has several adults of the species and already has over 50 eggs that are currently being incubated. Anyone who has had experience with the subspecies, would like to participate by keeping a few animals themselves or would like to take on young animals for scientific work is cordially invited to contact Sophie by email at chartar.0702@gmail.com.

(Deutsch) Jemenchamäleons suchen neue Halter

(Deutsch) Jemenchamäleons suchen neue Halter

by Alex Negro Abzugeben

Two Veiled Chameleons arrived at the reptile rescue centre in Munich yesterday. Both animals were confiscated and will not be returned to their original owners, so they will probably be released for rehoming shortly. They are two adult females who so far appear to be healthy. The results of the blood check-up and the quarantine at the rescue centre are still pending. However, anyone who is already interested in the two or one of the females is welcome to contact the rescue centre now. A questionnaire for interested parties can be found on their website.

Photo: One of the female Veiled Chameleons, photographed at the reptile rescue centre, Munich

Calendars for sale

Calendars for sale

by Alex Negro Abzugeben AG Interna

We still have a few calendars to give away! Of course, the calendars don’t start in January, but in June 2024 and extend beyond our next conference into June 2025. They contain many fantastic chameleon photos from our last photo competition – finally there are changing chameleons for the wall. ;) The format is 30 x 30 cm, the print is very high quality. To the right of the dates you have the option of entering dates or notes for each day. Cost: €20 plus shipping. If you would like to secure one of the last copies, simply send an e-mail to info@agchamaeleons.de !

Addendum: All calendars have now been sold.

 

Panther chameleons looking for new homes

Panther chameleons looking for new homes

by Alex Negro Abzugeben General topics

A long-standing member of the AG Chameleons is looking for new owners for ten panther chameleons (Furcifer pardalis) at short notice. There are ten females, including animals between 10 months and three years old. Four females belong to the local form Ambilobe, five to the local form Sambava. The animals are available individually or in groups free of charge. If you are interested, please write to us at info@agchamaeleons.de for further information.

Trioceros jacksoniis looking for a new home

Trioceros jacksoniis looking for a new home

by Alex Negro Abzugeben AG Interna General topics

A keeper has contacted us as AG Chamäleons because he is looking for new keepers for his three Trioceros jacksonii jacksonii. Two males and one female (2.1) are for sale. One of the males was bought in 2020 already adult. Together with a female that unfortunately died, it then had offspring, of which two still remain with the owner. The two offspring are a male and a female born in November 2020. All three chameleons eat very well and are not used to daily handling. If you are interested in adopting the animals, please send an email to info@agchamaeleons.de.

Addendum 27.09.2023: All three animals have found a new owner.