Chameleons are known to be insectivores. While the Chameleons would make an extremely fascinating family pet, I do no think that they would be an excellent option for somebody to get as their very first pet. They need to have a perfect environment with the precise temp and humidity otherwise they can get ill really rapidly. If you are looking to end up being a first time reptile owner, I would go with either the Leopard Gecko or the Bearded Dragon. Whichever you decide on though, I would recommend that you do your research study on them like you have finished with the chameleon so that you are totally prepared to look after it.

Young veiled chameleons can be as small as 3 inches when they are hatchlings, so do not need as much space. It is smart to begin them off with an enclosure that measures 16 inches by 16 inches and is 30 inches tall. At 10 months old, move them to a house that determines 2 feet by 2 feet and is 4 feet high. Being an ambushed predator, the veiled chameleon would lie still for a very long time, awaiting an unsuspecting cricket or other bugs to roam by. Someone recently called me about their male Veiled. The chameleon was sluggish and its droppings were yellow. When asked, the owner said he sprayed the leaves as soon as every day. Till they were wet. Nothing more. The chameleon passed away after a month.


Some suggest you put substrate on the flooring of this house to catch droppings and they recommend alfalfa pellets and mulch-type substrates. However, as chameleon's are climbers rather than burrowers, these substrates may be potential health threats if your chameleon eats them and can provide a hiding location for bacteria, fungi and uneaten food. Alternatively, a simpler method of capturing droppings can be to simply put a layer of of paper towels that you alter regularly. The Mt. Meru or Dwarf Jackson's Chameleon (Chamaeleo jacksonii merumontanus) is a relatively readily available subspecies however not as typical as Ch. j. xantholophus. This subspecies is from Tanzania and reaches a total length of around 8 inches. The males have three long, narrow horns while the women have a single horn on the nose. This types normally has bright yellow crests.

The veiled chameleon is among the most popular and commonly advised chameleons for beginners. Since they readily adjust to captive conditions, this is. Therefore, if you consider taking the next step into having chameleons as animals, the veiled chameleon may be the very best choice for you. The veiled chameleon can live for about 6-8 years in captivity. The males are typically larger than the females and can grow to be about a foot long, not including their tail. Veileds eat plants and invertebrates (crickets, mealworms, etc.) in the wild. As with all reptiles, range is crucial to a healthy animal and a well balanced diet. Some chameleons might eat dark leafy green veggies two to three times a week in a meal or hanging from the side with a clip. Leafy greens to consider are mustard and collard greens as well as romaine lettuce and green leaf lettuce.

Veiled chameleons do well with a nighttime temperature drop, so no additional heat source is required in the evening as long as the enclosure temps are above the mid to high 40s and the chameleons are able to bask below the heat bulb in the early morning. If your night temperatures do necessitate a heat source, it is essential to use one that does not produce light, such as a ceramic heat emitter utilized from a safe distance to avoid burning your chameleon. Adult male veiled chameleon s may reach an overall length of 2 feet, and females can achieve around 18 inches, making the veiled chameleon one of the bigger chameleon types seen in captivity. Hatchling veiled chameleons are approximately 3 to 4 inches in total length.

Cage CareCage upkeep is an important part of keeping reptiles healthy, and long-lived. Reptiles being kept in a restricted location as family pets require to be safeguarded from damaging micro-organisms and parasites. The reptile cage requires weekly and day-to-day maintenance. Look at an everyday basis to ensure that the tank is clean. When the animal defecates, dig of the cage immediately. Dealing with Similar to any chameleon, Veiled Chameleons can be taught to accept light handling. Children ought to not handle this animal without supervision.