Chameleons are fascinating pet that draws that attention who wants unique pet then dogs and cats. Chameleons gain attention due to it color changing and entertaining ability. About 2010 spices are there in world among those 180 are wild. These are just few Chameleons spices that can captivate as pet. Join us if you are willing to keep Chameleons as pet.
Interesting facts about:
• There are approximately 202 species of Chameleons that come in variety of colors.
• About 59 of species live on island of Madagascar while other found in Africa, South Asia and South Europe.
• The most interesting fact of Chameleons is that they have flawless color changing ability. Their skin change color. This is the reason due to which people show interest in keeping Chameleons as pet.
• Chameleons can see in all directions because their eyes have 360- degree arc of vision. They have very good eyesight that helps them during prey.
• Chameleons are one of the smallest reptiles of the world. Every Chameleon varies in body structure and size.
• Chameleon’s long tongue helps it a lot in feeding. You surprised after knotting about length of Chameleons tongue that is 2 time larger then it body size which caught prey with in 0.07 second and work light Suction cup that grip insects strongly.
• Chameleons haven’t outer and middle ear that why they can’t hear slow voices but they are not dead.
• Chameleon has zygodactylous feet that consider it distractive feature among other reptile lizards.
• Some Chameleon has crest or horns on their brown and some on snout.
• Chameleons can see in visible and ultraviolet lights.
Physical description:
Chameleon belongs to chamaelenidae family and Reptilia class. About 202 spices find around the globe. They greatly vary in size and structure range from 15 mm to 68 cm. Many Chameleon have head. Their facial ornamentations also give theme different appearance. Larger crests on top of heads horn like projections and nasal protections are dominating features find in Chameleon. Male Chameleon is more ornamented the female.
Choose healthy Chameleons:
Chameleons that caught in wild are very hard to breed in captivity. So be careful about selecting Chameleons. Heather and active Chameleons become best partner. Select healthy Chameleon, one at a time, to enjoy good time with your lovely friend.
Chameleon with brighter eyes consider healthy. Sunken eyes are sign of dehydration. Make sure Chameleon you adopt is not facing any type of street, dehydration and starvation otherwise you lost your pet very soon, brighter, active and fleshy body Chameleon are healthier.
Types of Chameleons to bred:
• Veiled Chameleons (best for beginners)
• Senegal Chameleons are better if you already have experience in keeping Chameleons.
• Jackson’s Chameleons not so brighter and wear individual color when reach to mature life.
• Panther Chameleons are for those who want to enjoy vivid coloring pattern.
• Carpet Chameleon has short life span but spend active and hardy life.
• Flap-neck Chameleon lives around 2-3 years stay well in captivity.
• Fisher’s Chameleon is nice pet.
• Four horned Chameleon need subtle habitat to live in captivity.
• Meller’s Chameleon are little aggressive not good for non-experience owners.
• Oustalet’s Chameleon live up 12 years and larger in size.
• Panther chameleon are attractive pet behave well with people meet around.
Living condition:
Chameleon need proper habitat for living in captivity. Bring proper set-up before bring Chameleon at home, enclosed cage or glass terrarium with attractive decor, humidity and temperature keep your pet happier and healthy. Chameleon behave well and become more entertaining I happy mood. Keep proper control over humidity and temperature because it’s too necessary for their survival.
You can also provide nature tree and plan habitat if not want to keep them caged. Avoid toxic plans and remove pesticides before adding into Chameleon habitat. Supply water to drink, branches to climb. Chameleon love to drink droplet of water so ensure such habitat. Ficus tree provide Chameleons favorite natural habitat.
Food:
Insects like mealworm are Chameleon favorite food. Fixed bowl with case wall at place where you like to spend most of his time/ water dripped from leaves is enough to fill cover their quest.
Health:
Chameleons are sensitive about heath. Proper care and healthy environment keep them health for long time in captivity. Provide clean water, neat surrounding nutritious food if you want to save your pet for long time. Calcium deficiency, dehydration, egg binding, edema, gout mouth infections and respiratory inefficiency majorly found in Chameleons and all these cover up with proper care and healthy habitat.