R. kerstanii vs. R. brevicaudatus

[newticus]

I have an offer for R. kerstanii. I wanted R. brevicaudatus but i can't seem to get a hold of any. What are the differences, are there any care sheet out there for them? Is it maybe a better idea to wait till i can get some brevicaudatus?

[peterm15]

well the brevs are more commen so you will come across them.. i know meow mix just picked up some so..

[meow_mix450]

yup, i PMed you about the brevs, not sure if you got my message, im planning on getting some more so I can put your order in as well

Meow

[newticus]

PMed me?
Where are you getting them from. are the C/B, how much, and where are u in Canada?
And i just read the previous post on kerstanii.

[meow_mix450]

I live in Scarborough right besdie Pickering. They are WC, and will dicuss the rest on PM, not the right place lol. Click on Profile under the ssnakess banner and then you should be my name and the title pygmy

Meow

[Chris_Anderson]

Most Rhampholeon that are sold as kerstenii are actually brevicaudatus. Its actually pretty difficult to find true kerstenii. R. kerstenii don't have the skin tufts on the skin and their tails are longer. In addition, their shape is more rounded and thin. Here are some pics of a R. kerstenii:
http://www.swissherp.org/Reptiles/Chamaeleonidae/Rampholeon_kerstenii_4mt.jpg
http://www.terrainspira.ch/berichte/chamaeleon/kerstenii_4Monate_alt_gross.jpg
http://www.terrarium.hu/kepek_cikk/21_1.jpg

Chris

[vipervenom]

Kersteni I beleive also have a more defined lateral striping going horizontally, and is there more of the time.