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Rudis Chameleon
Care Sheet |
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| Description: |
The Rudis Chameleon has a very small
range in the mountains of Tanzania and is listed
as an endangered species. |
| Scientific
Name: |
Chamaeleo rudis |
| Lifespan: |
5 to 10 years |
| Average Size: |
5 to 7inches |
| Origin: |
Tanzania |
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Feeding |
The diet of the Rudis Chameleon is very similar to
other species of Chameleons. They should be fed mostly
crickets that have been gut-loaded as well as the occasional
silkworm, waxworm and mealworm. The Rudis Chameleon
needs a fair amount of calcium so their food should
be dusted on a daily basis with a good calcium supplement.
One feeding per week should also have a multivitamin
supplement added.
Rudis Chameleons will obtain all of their water from
licking the plants in their enclosure. |
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Habitat |
| Humidity: |
The humidity level inside your Rudis Chameleons
enclosure should be between 80% and 90%. This is
a very high level that will require frequent misting
to obtain. |
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| Lighting: |
Most Chameleons require at least 12 hours per
day of full-spectrum light and the Rudis Chameleon
is no different. |
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| Physical Design: |
The Rudis Chameleon will need areas with thick
cover inside their habitat so they can hide if they
feel scared. You will also want to provide them
with branches that go right to the top of the enclosure
so they can climb and bask in the heat. |
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| Temperature: |
A large heat gradient should be provided for these
Chameleons that ranges from 65 degrees F all the
way up to 80 degrees. |
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