Parsons Chameleons. Reptiles in nature live alone! We have outstanding Parsons Chameleons for sale that are field collected BABIES. While Parson’s Chameleons are highly sought after due to their large size, magnificent coloration, and rarity, Backwater Reptiles would like to stress that these animals do best when kept by an experienced reptile hobbyist. When you buy a lizard from us, you automatically receive our 100% live … A long-lived species, C. parsonii may not reach sexual maturity until they are 3 - 5 years of age and may live to be more then 20 years old. Parson’s Chameleon needs a large terrarium due to their size. We can do our best to guess the sex, but at this size the few we are letting go are not sexable for certain. Chameleons for Sale. Their deliberate rhythmic movement, coupled with catching insects with tongues twice their body length, makes these lizards genuinely amazing. These are for advanced hobbyists looking to establish populations in captivity. Parson’s Chameleons are NOT a beginner chameleon and we would strongly advise not purchasing one unless prepared to properly house and maintain a chameleon of this size. Biggest chameleon species – Conclusion. The chameleon pictured is the actual chameleon you will receive. The Parson’s chameleon, Calumma parsonii, is limited in distribution to the eastern side of the island of Madagascar.Parson’s chameleon includes two distinct subspecies, Calumma parsonii cristifer and Calumma parsonii parsonii, both live within a few kilometers of each other.
Chameleons are primarily found on the continent of Africa, with high concentrations in Madagascar. One of our huge females laid eggs and, after 18 months of tedious incubation, they started hatching! Large adult Parson’s chameleons require an equally large enclosure. Amazing animals! Four-Horned Chameleons can live for 3 to 5 years and Veiled Chameleon can live for 3 to 7 years. The Parson’s chameleon is one of the world’s largest chameleons and is named in after a British physician named James Parsons, born in 1705. An area of at least 150×80 * 150h cm is required for a single adult, whereas a larger area is required, suitable for the couple or group. About half of the species occur only in Madagascar, whereas others occur mostly in sub-Saharan Africa. Therefore, it is recommended that they are treated as one. They are AMAZING. The Parson’s Chameleons are calm and peaceful giants, and they have a rather poor in-house aggression. They live in bushes and trees while some species also live on the ground. Parson’s Chameleons can get quite large with some specimens obtaining weighs well over 1000 grams and 2 feet in length so having the ability to provide enough space as your Parson’s grow is important. For Panther Chameleons, they have 3 to 8 years lifespan. Chameleons are for experienced reptile hobbyists. As with all chameleons, this beautiful species can change colour in response to their surroundings, Interestingly, there are even populations established elsewhere, outside their native range.