It is arboreal a tree dweller.
Carpet chameleon length.
This forces chameleons to use their hunting abilities and keep their tongues.
The carpet chameleon is found in the mixed woodlands and forests of madagascar.
The hatch rates of this type of chameleon are very high as well and you can expect eggs to be laid every six to eight weeks.
I generally feed my chameleons twice a week and i allow the feeder insects to roam the cage freely.
Usually tame but frequent handling will stress the animal.
The males are largely green and.
Adults require a 18 x 18 x 36 enclosure with branches.
Their beautiful colors and patterns are a sight to see and you ll never get tired of watching them.
These creatures are very fun to own and can only require an intermediate level of knowledge to be kept successfully.
After reaching sexual maturity at the age of six months these chameleons can produce up to 20 eggs per clutch.
Males can become territorial separate from other males.
Carpet chameleons are very prolific breeders.
Both sexes of furcifer lateralis can reach a maximum length of anything between 17 and 25 centimetres 6 7 and 9 8 in.
Carpet chameleons do well on a diet of medium sized crickets flies and other small insects.
Offer five to six gut loaded feeder insects per meal.
Carpet chameleons are an interesting looking pet reptile that are quite underrated.