Chameleon

n. lizard with the ability to change the color of its skin

Chameleons (family Chamaeleonidae) are squamates that belong to one of the best-known lizard families. The name "chameleon" means "Earth lion" and is derived from the Greek words chamai (on the ground, on the earth) and leon (lion).
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Noun
1. a faint constellation in the polar region of the southern hemisphere near Apus and Mensa
(synonym) Chamaeleon
(hypernym) constellation

Noun
1. a changeable or inconstant person
(hypernym) person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul
2. lizard of Africa and Madagascar able to change skin color and having a projectile tongue
(synonym) chamaeleon
(hypernym) lizard
(hyponym) African chameleon, Chamaeleo chamaeleon
(member-holonym) Chamaeleontidae, family Chamaeleontidae, Chamaeleonidae, family Chamaeleonidae, Rhiptoglossa, family Rhiptoglossa

(n.)
A lizardlike reptile of the genus Chamaeleo, of several species, found in Africa, Asia, and Europe. The skin is covered with fine granulations; the tail is prehensile, and the body is much compressed laterally, giving it a high back.
  

Furcifer lateralis

General Info:
Adult length up to 8". Chameleons are best known for their ability to change color. This variable allows them to disappear into their environment and communicate with other chameleons.
Chameleons are pets that are best viewed and not handled. Most chameleons are very territorial; it is best if they are kept singularly. All chameleons are similar in that they hunt with the use of a specialized eyes and tongue. The chameleon’s eyes rotate independently of each other to allow them to focus intently upon their prey. Once they prey is in view (and within range) their sticky tongue has the ability to shoot out and select prey up to 1 _ body lengths away. Many chameleons will accept prey right out of their keeper's hand!
Temperature/Humidity:
The ideal daytime temperature for carpet chameleons is between 75 and 85 degrees. There should be multiple branches throughout the habitat to allow for the regulation of body temperature. Nighttime temperatures should drop down to 65-75 degrees. Temperature fluctuations are absolutely necessary and their environment should never be hot and stuffy. Additionally, a basking area should be created on one end of the enclosure to maintain a local temperature of 95-100 degrees. This can be achieved with a basking lamp and several climbing branches. The ideal humidity range is 50% or higher. This can be achieved through frequent daily misting.
Lighting:
Fluorescent ultraviolet light should be provided for 12 hours each day. The use of a timer is recommended.
Feeding/Watering:
Carpet chameleons are primarily insectivores (diet consists mainly of insects). Items such as crickets, superworms, waxworms, butterworms, and small mealworms all make great food items. Something to remember when feeding your pet is the gut-loading of the insects. Insects are only as nutritious as what they eat, so a diet of leafy vegetables (especially kale), squash, and sweet potatoes should be fed to the insects at least 24 hours before being fed to the chameleon. For calcium and mineral supplementation, the crickets should be dusted lightly once weekly with a mineral/calcium powder. Chameleons naturally drink off of leaves after it has rained. Misting the habitat each day will simulate natural rains and the chameleons will lap water from the leaves. You can also set up a drip system on top of the habitat that allows a single drip of water to fall every couple seconds. The drip system works best when top of the habitat that allows a single drip of water to fall every couple seconds. The drip system works best when the water falls onto a leaf allowing the chameleon to drink at their leisure.
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Chamaeleo jacksoni

General Info:
Adult length up to 14". Chameleons are best known for their ability to change color. This variable allows them to disappear into their environment and communicate with other chameleons. Chameleons are pets that are best viewed and not handled. Most chameleons are very territorial; it is best if either a male/female pair or trio (one male, two females) be kept together or a single male kept by himself. All chameleons are similar in that they hunt with the use of a specialized eyes and tongue. The chameleon's eyes rotate of each other to allow them to focus intently upon their prey. Once they prey is in view (and within range) their sticky tongue has the ability to shoot out and select prey up to 1 _ body lengths away. Many chameleons will accept prey right out of their keeper's hand!
Temperature/Humidity:
The ideal daytime temperature for Jackson's is between 70 and 75 degrees with a basking area with multiple branches reaching 82 degrees (ideally). There should be multiple branches throughout the habitat to allow for the regulation of body temperature. Nighttime temperatures should drop down to 60-70 degrees. Temperature fluctuations are absolutely necessary and their environment should never be hot and stuffy. This can be achieved with a basking lamp and several climbing branches. The ideal humidity range is 50% or higher. This can be achieved through frequent daily misting.
Lighting:
Fluorescent ultraviolet light should be provided for 12-14 hours each day.
Feeding/Watering:
Jackson's are primarily insectivores (diet consists mainly of insects). Items such as crickets, superworms, waxworms, butterworms, and small mealworms all make great food items. Something to remember when feeding your pet is the gut-loading of the insects. Insects are only nutritious as what they eat, so a diet of leafy vegetables (especially kale), squash, and sweet potatoes should be fed at least 24 hours before being fed to the chameleon. For calcium and mineral supplementation, the crickets should be dusted lightly once weekly with a mineral/calcium powder. Chameleons naturally drink off of leaves after it has rained. Misting the habitat each day will simulate natural rains and the chameleons will lap water from the leaves. You can also set up a drip system on top of the habitat that allows a single drip of water to fall every couple seconds. The drip system works best when the water falls onto a leaf allowing the chameleon to drink at their leisure.
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Furcifer pardalis

Traits:
Adult length up to 20" Chameleons are best known for their ability to change color. This variable allows them to disappear into their environment and communicate with other chameleons. Chameleons are pets that are best viewed and not handled. Most chameleons are very territorial, it is best if kept singularly. All chameleons are similar in that they hunt with the use of a specialized eyes and tongue. The chameleon's eyes rotate independently of each other to allow them to focus intently upon their prey. Once they prey is in view (and within range) their sticky tongue has the ability to shoot out and select prey up to 1 1/2 body lengths away. Many chameleons will accept prey right out of their keeper's hand!
Temperature/Humidity:
The ideal daytime temperature for panther chameleons is between 75ºF and 85ºF. There should be multiple branches throughout the habitat to allow for the regulation of body temperature. Nighttime temperatures should drop down to 65ºF - 75ºF. Temperature fluctuations are absolutely necessary and their environment should never be hot and stuffy. Additionally, a basking area should be created on one end of the enclosure to maintain a local temperature of 95ºF - 100ºF. This can be achieved with a basking lamp and several climbing branches. The ideal humidity range is 50% or higher. This can be achieved through frequent daily misting.
Lighting:
Fluorescent ultraviolet light should be provided for 12 hours each day. The use of a timer will help to maintain an accurate lighting schedule.
Feeding/Watering:
Panther chameleons are primarily insectivores (diet consists mainly of insects). Items such as crickets, superworms, waxworms, butterworms, and small mealworms all make great food items. Something to remember when feeding your pet is the gut-loading of the insects. Insects are only nutritious as what they eat, so a diet of leafy vegetables (especially kale), squash, and sweet potatoes should be fed at least 24 hours before being fed to the chameleon. For calcium and mineral supplementation, the crickets should be dusted lightly once weekly with a mineral/calcium powder. Chameleons naturally drink off of leaves after it has rained. Misting the habitat each day will simulate natural rains and the chameleons will lap water from the leaves. You can also set up a drip system on top of the habitat that allows a single drip of water to fall every couple seconds. The drip system works best when the water falls onto a leaf allowing the chameleon to drink at their leisure.
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Chamaeleo Calyptratus

Traits
Veiled chameleons are some of the most beautiful chameleons in the world. The males are well known for developing a large "casque" on their heads as adults. Females develop a casque, but they are not quite the "head dress" that the males attain. Chameleons are best known for their ability to change color. This variable allows them to disappear into their environment and communicate with other chameleons. Chameleons are pets that are best viewed and not handled. Most chameleons are very territorial; it is best kept singularly. All chameleons are similar in that they hunt with the use of a specialized eyes and tongue. The chameleon's eyes rotate independently of each other to allow them to focus intently upon their prey. Once they prey is in view (and within range) their sticky tongue has the ability to shoot out and select prey up to 1 1/2 body lengths away. Many chameleons will accept prey right out of their keeper's hand!
Adult length up is to 18".
Have the new terrarium completely set up before bringing your new friend home. Additionally, make sure your new family member is allowed enough time to adjust to its new home before any attempt to handle it.
Feeding
Veiled chameleons are primarily insectivores (diet consists mainly of insects). Items such as crickets, superworms, waxworms, butterworms, and small mealworms all make great food items. Something to remember when feeding your pet is the gut-loading of the insects. Insects are only nutritious as what they eat, so a diet of leafy vegetables (especially kale), squash, and sweet potatoes should be fed at least 24 hours before being fed to the chameleon. For calcium and mineral supplementation, the crickets should be dusted lightly once weekly with a mineral/calcium powder. Chameleons naturally drink off of leaves after it has rained. Misting the habitat each day will simulate natural rains and the chameleons will lap water from the leaves. You can also set up a drip system on top of the habitat that allows a single drip of water to fall every couple seconds. The drip system works best when the water falls onto a leaf allowing the chameleon to drink at their leisure.
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