Comments on: Jackson’s Chameleons: Killers of Hawaii Insects and Snails http://entophile.com/2009/10/28/jacksons-chameleons-killers-of-hawaii-insects-and-snails/ Just another WordPress.com weblog Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:28:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Anon http://entophile.com/2009/10/28/jacksons-chameleons-killers-of-hawaii-insects-and-snails/#comment-875 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:28:53 +0000 http://entophile.com/?p=175#comment-875 Add Hilo side to the big island.

]]> By: XJ http://entophile.com/2009/10/28/jacksons-chameleons-killers-of-hawaii-insects-and-snails/#comment-623 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:50:44 +0000 http://entophile.com/?p=175#comment-623 I ran across a Jackson on Lanihuli a couple weeks back. I’d heard they were around but this was my first encounter with one in the wild. Just wondering if there’s been any additional information about their impact on the environment.

]]> By: Chuck Pikcunas http://entophile.com/2009/10/28/jacksons-chameleons-killers-of-hawaii-insects-and-snails/#comment-108 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:51:37 +0000 http://entophile.com/?p=175#comment-108 The problem seems to be the DLNR permit. There is a provision to export up to four Jackson Chameleons for personal use, but apparently all permit applications are being denied. Plus, you must apply for the permit in person (I’m told) at their Punchbowl Office in Honolulu. Further, inter-island transport is prohibited since they must be handled as carry-on luggage and I don’t know if United has flights from Kona directly to the mainland without a Honolulu stop-over. And finally, there is the “exotic pet” issue in whatever State you are moving to. Many ban importation of chameleons.

I had the reverse problem when I moved here with a cat & dog, so I sympathize. But then you only had to deal with the HDOA not the DLNR too. And it still ended up costing almost $500 per animal to comply with all of their regulations.

Have you given any thought to how you will raise them on the mainland? I had iguanas which were difficult enough, but all of the manuals make cage maintenance of montane chameleons sound like a really tough task. They need cool, humid & damp conditions with live food and are picky eaters when they aren’t happy.

On the bright saide, I took in my first ten Jacksons yesterday from a family moving from Waimea back to Maui. They all looked healthy and disappeared into the garden almost immediately.

Good luck and keep me posted on your progress. I’ll share your experience with anyone else who is thinking of attempting to do this too.

]]> By: Gretchen http://entophile.com/2009/10/28/jacksons-chameleons-killers-of-hawaii-insects-and-snails/#comment-107 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:18:47 +0000 http://entophile.com/?p=175#comment-107 Thank you so much. A Chameleon Rescue Center is a wonderful idea. Of coarse I want to do what is best for my Chameleon’s and will certainly keep your information. It looks like United with fly them, but I still have research to do.
Mahalo~Gretchen

]]> By: Chuck Pikcunas http://entophile.com/2009/10/28/jacksons-chameleons-killers-of-hawaii-insects-and-snails/#comment-105 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 06:48:57 +0000 http://entophile.com/?p=175#comment-105 My e-mail is: tsunamitropicalsltd@gmail.com. I hope to hear from you or anyone on the Big Island who need to re-home their chameleon pets.

]]> By: Chuck Pikcunas http://entophile.com/2009/10/28/jacksons-chameleons-killers-of-hawaii-insects-and-snails/#comment-104 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 06:43:26 +0000 http://entophile.com/?p=175#comment-104 Gretchen,

If you are still unable to find a way off the island (as I fear will be the case), I may be able to help.
I own a mixed mango & citrus orchard in Hawi along with a certified orchid nursery. I’m starting a naturalized orchid area and would also like to make it a Chameleon Rescue Center for people who move off island.

As I’ve been reading the DLNR Rules, it appears very difficult, if not impossible, to transport these beautiful and peaceful animals legally and I hope my rescue efforts will help people place their pets in a safe and supportive environment.

I come to Kona every week and my telephone number is in every e-mail I reply to. I hope you will consider this option.

Mahalo.

]]> By: Gretchen http://entophile.com/2009/10/28/jacksons-chameleons-killers-of-hawaii-insects-and-snails/#comment-103 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:32:30 +0000 http://entophile.com/?p=175#comment-103 Thank you
I have researched more and found out that you can NOT fly Chameleons inter-island since they are only established on Oahu and the Big Island. You can fly them to the mainland on United. What I’m trying to find out now is if I can fly them directly out of Kona, not Honolulu.

]]> By: corycampora http://entophile.com/2009/10/28/jacksons-chameleons-killers-of-hawaii-insects-and-snails/#comment-100 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:03:22 +0000 http://entophile.com/?p=175#comment-100 Sorry – I am not sure what the State quarantine laws currently are for moving Jackson’s between islands. I wouldn’t think it be a problem bringing them to Oahu since they are well established here. I ask some friends at the HDOA if they know what the rules are.

]]> By: Gretchen http://entophile.com/2009/10/28/jacksons-chameleons-killers-of-hawaii-insects-and-snails/#comment-79 Fri, 25 Dec 2009 06:18:49 +0000 http://entophile.com/?p=175#comment-79 Great information! thank you
We have 2 as wonderful family pets in Kona, HI. We are moving to Oregon in April 2010 and I’m having a difficult time finding a way to get them there. United airlines will fly Chameleons out of Honolulu only onto the continental US, but I can not find a way to fly from the Big Island where we are. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated.
~Aloha

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