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Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet |
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~ diurnal, arboreal,
insectivorous ~
Size:
Adult males are
about 18 - 19.5'', while females are generally only 11.5 - 14''.
Hatchlings range from 2.3 - 3'' Total Length.
Life span:
Males live from
about 4 to 5 years old and Females live about a year younger.
Just remember: Laying clutches is very taxing on the lizard and
it will live a shorter life.
General Appearance:
Like I said, Males
are generally bigger, but also have a bigger "veil" on its head.
Colors also usually seem to contrast more on the males.
Enclosure:
Veiled
Chameleons are arboreal reptiles, which means they prefer
climbing vertically rather than horizontally. Also, all
enclosures for chameleons should have mesh or screen walls
on at least three sides. Chameleons need a very
well-circulated enclosure. Hatchlings can be kept in a 10
gallon tank, but this is not recommended. But, if you could
stand it up on its side, that would be more efficient.
Adults should live in
Temperature
Range
They thermo
regulate like other reptiles, which means they do not
produce their own body heat, and there for need an external
heat source.
Substrate:
Anything
that holds humidity is fine. Cypress mulch, Beaked moss,
etc.
Diet:
They are
insectivorous. This means strictly insects. Crickets, super
worms, meal worms, and small roaches work great. Wax worms can
be used to put a little weight back on them, but don't feed too
many. Just a few every couple days for not much longer than a
week is fine. Make sure you dust all food items every day with
sufficient calcium and vitamin D3.
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