My Pet Chameleon

Welcome to MyPetChameleon.com

On this website you can read all about keeping chameleons as pets. I try to cover more species of chameleon, but I mostly cover the veiled chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus) as it is the most common chameleon to be kept as a pet.

I try to make this website as easy to navigate as possible. You will find the categories on top.

If you want to contribute to this website or if you have some questions, please use the Contact Us button on top.

Enjoy this website!

Housing

Can I house veiled chameleons together?

Adult and almost adult veiled chameleons (Chamaeleo calyptratus) can not be housed together. This species is a solitary animal and it will not allow members of its species to live within its own territory. Even males and females cannot be […read more…]

Keeping healthy

Signs of a healthy chameleon

What does a healthy chameleon look like? Clear eyes that turn well and are round and inflated Eyes are open and without liquid coming out Nose without liquid or weird growths Completely closed mouth All toes with nails (5 nails […read more…]

Keeping healthy

Is my chameleon too skinny?

An animal that is too skinny is not really healthy, as it does not have a lot of reserves to rely on when ill or when there is a little less food. In chameleons it is not easy to see […read more…]

Recent articles

Anatomy of a chameleon

General info
This website is about the Veiled Chameleon Chamaeleo calyptratus. Other names for this species are Jemen chameleon or Yemen Chameleon. Body size and skeleton An adult veiled chameleon will reach a size of 50 cm for males [...read more...]

Development of chameleons

General info
A chameleon is born out of an egg, like all reptiles. The eggs are not like eggs of birds: reptile eggs are leather-like and not rigid, and do not break as easily as chicken eggs. The [...read more...]
Diseases in chameleons

Parasites in chameleons

by Linda in Diseases

A chameleon could be infected with parasites. These can be bacteria, flagellates, worms or mites. Worms in chameleons A chameleon can be infected with intestinal worms through contact with excrement of other animals that have [...read more...]
Food and feeding

Feeding and proper food for chameleons

by Linda in Food

To keep your pet chameleon healthy and happy, it should be fed an healthy diet of proper chameleon food. A veiled chameleon mostly eats all kinds of insects. It will also eat fruits and vegetables. [...read more...]
Buying a chameleon

The cost of a chameleon as a pet

by Linda in Buying a chameleon

The cost of a chameleon is an important factor in deciding to get one. Not just the monetary cost of a chameleon from the pet store or breeder, but also the cost for feeding and [...read more...]
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