Veiled Chameleon

• Distribution: Yemen, Africa
• Size: 12" - 20"
• Natural Habitat: The Veiled Chameleons are found in the more arid regions of Africa's woodlands. Adults require a 2' x 2' x 4' size enclosure if kept in captivity and are best kept alone.
• Behavior: Males can become territorial, separate from other males. Usually tame but frequent handling will stress the animal. Likes areas of dense foliage.
• Captive Environment: Use full spectrum lighting 12-14 hours per day. Provide a basking area with access to a cooler zone. Provide several climbing areas on branches, logs, & plants.
• Temperature: Day temperature should be a gradient from 80 to 95 degrees F. Maintain night temperature range between 70-75 degrees F. Use reptile heating pads under tank for 24-hour heat.
• Humidity: This species requires only low levels of humidity.
• Water Requirements: Provide moving or constantly dripping water supply.
• Nutritional Requirements: This species is an omnivore (plant and meat eater). Likes dark greens (collard, mustard, turnip, dandelions). Always offer variety for proper nutrition. Eats small insects, flies, mosquitos, and insect larvae. Eats variety of larger worms (earthworms, meal/wax worms).
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