Chameleon Care Guide

Chameleons are advanced reptiles needing screen enclosures, high humidity, drip watering, and live insects daily.

Veiled chameleons are beautiful, complex animals for experienced keepers. They require screen enclosures, a drip hydration system, precise UVB, and a strict supplementation schedule. Solitary and stress-sensitive — they reward dedicated keepers.

Quick Care Facts

• Diet: Varied insect rotation (crickets, dubia, hornworms, silkworms) — gut-load all feeders
• Lifespan: 5-7 years
• Enclosure: Screen (not glass), minimum 24x24x48 inches for adults
• Hydration: Drip system — will not drink from standing water
• Supplementation: Calcium without D3 most feedings; D3 only twice per month

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