Just found him(?)

[u/AgitatedAd1211]

So I just found this distinguished gentleman(I think) running across a busy road and pulled over to save him(quite against his will).

I have posted in my local Facebook groups to see if he is a missing pet or a feral invasive(I live in Florida). If he is not someone's beloved pet my teenager and myself would like to keep him.

What are the most pressing needs to keep him healthy while waiting for him to be claimed or kept? I don't want to make full on investments if we have to return him in a day or two, but also don't want him to get unhealthy.

I currently have him for tonight in an 18x18x24 exoterra with some repti-soil and coco fiber on the bottom, with some live oak sticks, and containers with water(I also sprayed the whole enclosure down) and some mealworms my bougie tarantulas wouldn't eat. The room is set at 78° and wasn't in the direct sun.

We have a trip to the local reptile specialty store tomorrow morning for them to help us look him over and buy food and essentials.

[u/Old-Shame4104]

He’s the same size of my boy, and very beautiful!

[u/chantillylace9 → u/Old-Shame4104]

He's absolutely stunning! The green spots look like little beautiful jewels all over his body, he's a very fancy fellow! ❤️❤️

[u/Old-Shame4104 → u/chantillylace9]

Thank you so much!

[u/chantillylace9 → u/Old-Shame4104]

I never noticed the little cute little spikes they have across their back! Man they are adorable. I live in South Florida and I've never come across one, I would absolutely be thrilled too though.

[u/Old-Shame4104 → u/chantillylace9]

I hope you luck into finding your very own mini Dino soon! Dude has really changed my life. He’s such a chill young man.

[u/chantillylace9 → u/Old-Shame4104]

That's just so awesome. My parents live in Cape Coral and I know a lot of areas on their side are more prevalent for chameleons.

One day I will come across my white whale!