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Panther Chameleon
Care Sheet |
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| Description: |
Panther Chameleons use their long
tongues to stick catch food and bring it back to
their mouth. Chameleons also have the ability to
move each of their two eyes independently which
allows them to keep watch on their food and surroundings. |
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Name: |
Calumma pardalis |
| Lifespan: |
Up to 5 years |
| Average Size: |
10 to 12 inches |
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Feeding |
Panther Chameleons eat a diet of insects which includes
crickets, mealworms and waxworms. The insects should
be dusted with a calcium supplement on a daily basis.
Since Pather Chameleons will not drink water from a
dish it will be necessary to mist the enclosure frequently
to allow them to lick the moisture from the plant leaves. |
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Habitat |
| Humidity: |
A humidity level of between 60% and 80% should
be maintained in the habitat at all times. |
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| Lighting: |
Panther Chameleons require full spectrum UV light
in 10 to 12 hour cycles. |
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| Physical Design: |
Panther Chameleons will require a dense area for
one portion of their habitat that they can hide
in, with an open area as well which they can use
for basking. |
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| Temperature: |
A good temperature gradient for Panther Chameleons
is 70 degrees F at the cool end to 90 degrees F
on the warm end. |
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