Veiled chameleon data sheet
Trade name:
Veiled Chameleon
Latin name:
Chameleo calyptratus
Order:
scale reptiles
Family:
chameleons
Genus:
Real chameleons
Origin:
south of the Arabian Peninsula
Size (in cm:
Females: between 30 and 40 cm, males: up to 60 cm
Terrarium size:
100×75×150cm
Temperature:
25 to 35 °C (day), 15 to 18 °C (night)
Behave
Lining:
live insects, very small mammals, sometimes vegetarian
Behavior/stocking:
diurnal
Number:
single keeping
Life expectancy:
up to 8 years
Difficulty level:
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Key data on the veiled chameleon
The veiled chameleon is really an eye-catcher. This chameleon is because of its fairly robustness as well as its elegant movements one of the most popular chameleon species for terrarium lovers. If you want to keep a chameleon in the terrarium, you should have a certain amount of experience, as it is not an animal for beginners.
The veiled chameleon is originally in the south of the Arabian Peninsula at home, so also in Yemen, from where his name was derived. In its natural environment, it inhabits various habitats.
Adult, male veiled chameleons grow to about 50 to 60 centimeters in size and Females reach a size of about 40 centimeters. The animals are usually calm and balanced. A little patience pays off, because Veiled chameleons can be tame become.
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This chameleon appears in many facets of colourwhich make it a colorful animal.
It delights its keepers with numerous colors, for example green, white, blue, orange, yellow or black.
Inexperienced chameleon keepers often think that the chameleon uses certain colors to camouflage itself.
But the color of his body shows how his mood is at the moment, for example it signals joy, concern or fear.
attitude
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A veiled chameleon is quite easy to care for in handling. Nevertheless, it is suitable not for beginnerswho have not yet acquired any terraristic experience.
The chameleon is as to its habitat a bit demanding and would like to be kept alone life. It owns its territory and does not want to share it with other animals.
veiled chameleons react very stressed and get a weakened immune system when under constant surveillance standing, even by other animals or conspecifics. She hiss and hiss loudly when uncomfortable or threatened feel.
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temperatures in the terrarium
During the day the veiled chameleon likes 28 °C and at night it should be at least 20 °C be. The optimal terrarium offers the Veiled Chameleon a few sun spots that reach up to 35 °C during the day.
The chameleon also needs enough UV radiation, which can be achieved with appropriate terrarium lighting. The lighting time should about 13 hours a day be.
With a higher humidity of 70 percent the colorful chameleon feels good. This level of humidity is achieved by regular spraying.
Veiled chameleons lay one two-month hibernation a. They also want these in their terrarium. Here should be the optimal Temperature around 20 °C during the day lay. At night she gets up around 16 °C lowered.
The Lighting time with UV light is now reduced to 10 hours. The chameleon requires little or no feeding during its hibernation. Too much food would make it restless and even harm it.
Setting up the terrarium
veiled chameleons need opportunities to climb and hide. Plants, branches and stable structures made of stone are suitable for this. Sun spots are made of wood or flat stones.
Ideal is one Floor of sand and earth, because this mixture maintains the necessary humidity. One Planting with bromeliads, birch figs, succulents and ferns ensures a pleasant terrarium climate.
Nutrition
Mostly insects are eaten – food insects. fall under crickets, grasshoppers or house crickets. If the diet is to be balanced, the chameleons are also happy about it Lettuce, dandelion or fruit.
Like many reptiles, the animals are affected by a lack of vitamin D and can develop rickets. Optimally, they get one with their feed rations vitamin supplement. Vitamins can also be added to the spray water.
It should fed every other day and the uneaten prey animals should be removed from the terrarium in the evening.
Fasting one or two days a week is important because veiled chameleons can easily become overweight and develop joint problems.
Pregnant and weakened females from laying eggs can now and then a young mouse tolerate.
Veiled chameleons take over their water in nature dew and raindrops on. In the terrarium tank offers one Drinker with drip device at. If the chameleon is trusting, it will also drink using a pipette. Veiled chameleons usually get their water by spraying the plants and the inside of the terrarium.
gender differences
Female specimens are smaller than the males. The two sexes differ in their overall appearance and helmet size. The male Veiled Chameleons are after about a week by means of a spur on their hind legs recognizable.
breed
Once a female Veiled Chameleon signals her consent to mate, she colors dark green. That means it doesn’t feel pressured and then mating takes place. The female buries the chameleon eggs after a month, usually about 40 piecesin the ground.
This requires the ability to bury their entire body. It protects your nest at an ideally constant 28 °C and an increased humidity of almost 90 percent about six months before the young hatch.
The cubs should raised separately and to separate as soon as possible, because after just a few weeks they start fighting each other for dominance.
socialization
veiled chameleons not suitable for socializationbecause the males constantly harass the females with courtship attempts, which is very stressful for them.
Mating is the only reason for socialization.
Other questions
Where does the name chameleon come from?
Chameleon is a Greek word and can with ground lion to be translated. It is not known exactly how the animals got this name.
Do veiled chameleons molt?
Yes, the veiled chameleons shed their skins, because you Skin growth does not correspond to their body growth. That’s why they strip the skin off again and again.
Can veiled chameleons exhibit aggressive behavior?
Males in particular are prone to one distinctive territorial behaviordefending their territory against possession by other males of the same species.
They show up in such conflicts aggressive behavior or threatening gestures by the bloating of their throat pouch and the flattening of their body.
Which other animals go together with a veiled chameleon?
As a rule, a veiled chameleon should kept individually become. If they constantly see fellow species, they get a feeling of stress, which can negatively affect their well-being. Mating is an exception.
You should pay attention to this when buying
Buying a veiled chameleon should exclusively in a pet shop, a sanctuary or from a trustworthy breeder take place.
The animal in question should not too young be, from three months is a good age. The animal should appear healthy, alert, alert, clean, alert and active.
Veiled chameleons according to the Washington Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species protected. so you are reportable animals. The EU species protection regulation requires proof of origin.
A veiled chameleon is for different prices available. The price depends on the place of sale. Between 30 and 300 euros per chameleon it can be. Young animals always cost less than adults.
In addition to the purchase price, there are also the acquisition costs of the terrarium, the equipment and the food.