Carpet Chameleon
Chamaelo lateralis
   
     
   
general
description Males of this species are usually thinner than the females. They are usually different shades of green, mith a lateral line of white. Female are normally plain in color with some markings.
distribution Madagascar, Africa
adult size 7" - 10" SVL
housing
natural habitats Arboreal, Solitary; Coastal Woodland
cage It should be tall instead of wide for Arboreal reptiles. (e.g. Wooden Terrarium, Glass Terrarium)
branch As it is Arboreal, a lot of branches are needed to climb and stay on (e.g. Habba Tree , Sand-Blasted Grapevine)
substrate Soil, moss (e.g. Forest Bed , Forest Moss), barks (e.g. Repti Bark, Coconut Bark)
activity period Daytime (diurnal);
12 - 14 hours each day with direct natural sunlight or UV lamp (e.g. ReptiSun 5.0, UV Heat Bulb)
temperature 30 - 32 ¢XC -- basking spot   (e.g. Basking Spot Lamp)
25 - 28 ¢XC -- cooler area   (e.g. Daylight Blue Bulb)
19 - 24 ¢XC -- at night   (e.g. Nightlight Red Bulb, Infrared Heat Lamp, Ceramic Heat Emitter)
humidity Constantly 70 - 80 %;
Spray water gently all over its body and the surroundings 1 or 2 times a day.
water bowl A large water bowl should be avaiable for drinking and humidity-keeping. Put a pump inside to make water flowing. Chameleons usually cannot recognize still water.
hiding place Unnecessary
diet
diet Insectivorous (insects-eating);
various insects and worms
notes Remove all the remaining insects because they (specially crickets) will be harassing it at night, resulting stress.
reproduction
reproduction Oviparous
incubation 5 - 6 months
eggs lays 8-23 eggs
   
         
 
     

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