Some Bradypodion damaranum

[Scavenger]

As many of you know I'm studying nature conservation down in George, so just thought I'd share some pics of these awesome chameleons, stunning to say the least Hopefully I will be finding some new and unique stuff in due course.






This is the same chameleon from the one above, amazing colour change


Hope you guys enjoyed

[Fooble]

Great finds man, together with stunning photo's well done!
You getting to find awesome species down there!

[Westley Price]

Some nice pictures there man!

The scalation look very strange on this species, especially around the tympanum area and that "bald" streak along the side.

The scientific name is very strange though. I would expect to find it in Damaraland in northern Namibia. Do you maybe know the origin of the species name?

We look forward to some more cool finds.

[Carpetpythons]

Scientific names are in Latin and in most cases refer to structure and physiology of the animal. It's not always as straightforward as an area reference.

[Wolf777]

Wow awesome find, congrats, and amazing photography.

[Scavenger]

I would expect to find it in Damaraland in northern Namibia. Do you maybe know the origin of the species name?

I in fact do know the reason, according to the book Chameleons of Southern Africa by Krystall Tolley & Marius Burger. The reason for the odd scientific name is due to the taxonomist misidentifying the locality in which it was found. Mistaking Knysna for Damaraland

[Flip]

Nice pics Scanvenger. How many did you manage to find?
Wish we could keep these guys legaly. Theres always German guys complaining about how we always want panthers but care nothing about keeping our own bradypodions because to them they are the best, which I have to agree with :P

[Ales]

Is it possible to get permits for any of the dwarf chameleons?

[Scavenger]

@ Flip: I managed to find quite a few maybe about 20 or so, I personally believe I would get more satisfaction finding them than actually keeping them absolutely stunning critters.

@Ales:Currently I do not think it is possible to get any Bradypodion spp on permit, due to them not been in captivity already. You'll only be issued if you can get captive.

[Scavenger]

Just thought I'd share some more pics of these beautiful chameleons, found these two having a dual note the brighter one is the dominant and the submissive the dull coloured.

[Fooble]

Interesting to see them acting out at night?

[Mongoose]

The botanical gardens are full of these! If you go up Montagu Pass, you can get gutturale too.

[Scavenger]

Interesting to see them acting out at night?

This wasn't at night, during the day

The botanical gardens are full of these! If you go up Montagu Pass, you can get gutturale too.

Yes I was amazed to see how many there were shot man. The ones displaying are actually from the Groeneweide forest at the campus I'm studying at (finally found a locality on campus ). I would love to find gutturale maybe when I get my car

[armata]

Yes the Montagu pass is good for both species (and berg adders) plus I find a few B.atromontanum in the Swartberg.

[Showjet95]

You guys dont know just how lucky you are to be able to take a short drive or walk a short distance and see Bradypodion in their natural habitat! I imported some cb pumilum, transvaalense and thamnobates a few months ago and they are amazing chameleons! I have also been keeping transvaalense for over a year now. I live in California (USA) btw:) Post more pictures if you can please, and give more info on their habitat where they are found, how close in proximity they are found to one another, temps, humidity, etc. I would greatly appreciate it!!! I plan on bringing some damaranum in later this year and would like to know as muchn as I possibly can about them. Thanks so much.
Paul.

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