Species:  Chamaeleo pardalis

Natural Distribution:  Madagascar

Length:   12in (30cm)

Description

The Panther Chameleon has specially adapted feet, allowing them to walk along thin branches.  They have a sticky tip on the end of their tongue which allows it to capture flies and other tiny creatures so quickly that the human eye can't register it.

Panther Chameleons are not easy to keep as pets and require specialist care.

Females have a shorter snout than the males and turn a  salmon orange colour when they are ready to mate.

Vivarium Setup

Size:  min 36x24x36in (92x60x92cm) for mature male, slightly smaller for female.

Design:  Arboreal                         Type:  Tropical Woodland 

Plenty of climbing branches should be provided

Substrate:  Potting soil covered with moss, newspaper can be used

Temperature:  27°C (80°F) at cool end, 32°C (90°F) at hot spot; min 18°C (65°F) at night

Photoperiod:  13-14 hours

Light:  Full spectrum (UVB) light and basking lamp

Humidity: 50-60%  Spray daily

Feeding 

Insectivorous. Most insects dusted with supplements