Name: Veiled Chameleon
Lifespan: 4-8 years
Average price: $55
Class: Intermediate Diet: A variety of insects, including crickets, roaches, mealworms and waxworms, collard greens; pothos and ficus leaves. Heating: None Lighting: Heat lamp and UVB
Tank: 2' x 2' x 4'
Substrate: Bioactive
Mental stimulation: Branches and vegetation
Water: Water dish or waterfall (suggested)
Humidity: Spray or auto-mister (suggested)
Sexing: They have a noticeable tarsal spur (bump on the back of the hind feet) that females lack
Training: None
Pros:
-Slow moving
-Vibrant colors
-This pet lizard has a unique ability to change their color based on receptivity
-Can be found at PetSmart
Cons:
-Aren't very active
-Don't like being handled
-Should be cared for by experienced owners
Breeding:
-30-85 eggs per clutch
-165-200 day incubation period
-Are territorial
-Males should be at least a year old before breeding
-Females should be at least 4 months before breeding
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