Hibiscus and ficus plants are also relished.

Chameleons need to be conditioned to eat from a container, but once this behavior is learned, this will reduce insect dispersal in the enclosure.Īppropriate-sized prey items should be offered every day for juveniles, and 2-4 times a week for adults.įor vegetation, try offering a shallow bowl with mixed greens and assorted chopped vegetables and fruits. Be aware that hungry free roaming insects can chew on chameleons and will sometimes cause injury to them. Live prey can be offered either in deep containers or allowed to roam free. Other live prey might include occasional snails, small lizards and pinkie mice. Prey items should be fed a high quality diet for at least 24 hours before feeding them out. Wild collected insects are also beneficial, as long as they are collected from a pesticide free area. The insect portion of the diet may consist of commercially raised crickets, silkworms, roaches, mealworms, super worms, wax worms, and other live insects. Vegetation is enjoyed by some veiled chameleons and may also be part of their captive diet. Veiled chameleons feed primarily on live, moving insect prey. Veiled chameleons can tolerate moderate handling by their owners, but in general are considered display animals that do not fare well with excessive handling. They are well known for their beauty, extreme territoriality, and aggressive behavior. Veiled chameleons are among the largest, most resilient, and most popular chameleons in the pet marketplace. Providing proper care demands dedication and knowledge. What to expect from your veiled chameleon?Ĭhameleons are unique, attractive, and fascinating lizards that require special care.

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