Jackson's Chameleon |
Family: Chamaeleonidae Species: Chamaeleo jacksoni Natural Distribution: East Africa (Kenya & Tanzania) Length: 14in (35cm) Description |
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Also known as the three horned chameleon. these lizards do very well in out door enclosures. Males have a thicker tail base than the females, females may also have no horns. Because of there horns males should be kept separately from other males and females (except for mating) Vivarium Setup Size: min 36x24x36in (92x60x92cm) for mature male, slightly smaller for female. Design: Arboreal Type: Temperate Woodland Plenty of climbing branches should be provided Substrate: Potting soil covered with moss, Temperature: 24°C (75°F) at cool end, 28°C (82°F) at hot spot; min 10°C (50°F) at night Photoperiod: 13-14 hours Light: Full spectrum (UVB) light and basking lamp Humidity: 70-90% Spray daily Feeding Insectivorous. Most insects dusted with supplements |