Designer Veiled Chameleon
Price range: $159.00 through $289.00
The Designer Veiled Chameleon is a selectively marketed form of the Veiled Chameleon, valued by reptile enthusiasts for its distinctive appearance. This species is known for its prominent casque, independently moving eyes, grasping feet, and remarkable ability to extend its tongue to catch prey.
Scientific name: Chamaeleo calyptratus
Key Features
- Distinctive appearance: Coloration and patterns can vary depending on the individual and its genetic background.
- Recognizable casque: The raised helmet-like structure gives the species its characteristic profile.
- Specialized feeding: Eats appropriately sized live feeder insects.
- Arboreal lifestyle: Needs vertical climbing space, sturdy branches, and foliage.
Care and Habitat
Provide a spacious, well-ventilated enclosure with climbing branches, live or artificial foliage, appropriate UVB lighting, and a suitable temperature gradient. Maintain proper hydration and humidity while ensuring good airflow. Feed a varied selection of gut-loaded insects with appropriate calcium and vitamin supplementation.
Veiled Chameleons are generally best housed individually because they can be territorial and may experience stress when kept together.
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| Age | cb hatchling, cb juvenile, cb young adult |
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