Carpet chameleons are an interesting looking pet reptile that are quite underrated.
Carpet chameleon length.
I generally feed my chameleons twice a week and i allow the feeder insects to roam the cage freely.
It was described in 1831 by john edward gray.
Adults require a 18 x 18 x 36 enclosure with branches.
Carpet chameleons are very prolific breeders.
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.
After reaching sexual maturity at the age of six months these chameleons can produce up to 20 eggs per clutch.
Furcifer lateralis also known as the carpet chameleon or the white lined chameleon is a species of chameleon that is endemic to madagascar.
Provide dense foliage for climbing.
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.
Their beautiful colors and patterns are a sight to see and you ll never get tired of watching them.
This forces chameleons to use their hunting abilities and keep their tongues.
Offer five to six gut loaded feeder insects per meal.
The males are largely green and.
It is arboreal a tree dweller.
The carpet chameleon is found in the mixed woodlands and forests of madagascar.