What Are Panther Chameleon Color Designators?
Color designators are shorthand codes that describe a chameleon's dominant body and bar colors. These codes help breeders predict color outcomes, assist buyers in finding the chameleon they want, and create a standardized way to describe different variations.
Each code follows a simple format:
First letter(s) = Body color
Second letter(s) = Bar color
Examples:
YBBB = Yellow Body, Blue Bar
RBBB = Red Body, Blue Bar
BBR = Blue Body, Red Bar
Common Panther Chameleon Color Codes & Their Meanings
Each chameleon is unique, and their colors can shift and evolve as they mature.
How Color Designators Connect to Locales
While color designators describe a chameleon's appearance, the locale—such as Ambilobe, Nosy Be, or Ambanja—determines its genetic lineage.
Ambilobe Panthers have the most variation, including YBBB, RBBB, RBRB, and WBBB.
Nosy Be Panthers are typically solid blue (BB or HB).
Ambanja Panthers often show BBR (Blue Body Red Bar) or HB (High Blue).
Sambava Panthers have red/orange bodies with greenish hues.
Juvenile chameleons may not show their full adult colors right away, so patience is key when raising one!
Why These Designators Matter
Predicting Adult Colors – Young chameleons change as they grow, so these codes help estimate their final appearance.
Selective Breeding – Breeders use these codes to create specific color traits in future generations.
Easier Selection for Buyers – These codes help buyers choose a chameleon with their desired colors.
Where to Buy Ambilobe Panther Chameleons
At PNW Reptile Bites, we specialize in high-quality Ambilobe Panther Chameleons, bred for health, vibrant colors, and strong genetics.
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✔ Released at 3-4 Months Old – Unlike some breeders who sell hatchlings too young, we wait until they are strong, independent eaters before making them available.
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