Camaleão Pantera

CARE GUIDE

Size: Adults can reach 50cm, including the tail

Origin: Madagascar

Lifespan: Up to 10 years

Natural Habitat: Tropical wooded areas of the island of Madagascar

Like most chameleons, the Camaleão Pantera is an arboreal species. It inhabits the tropical wooded areas of the island of Madagascar and is one of the most common chameleon species kept in captivity.

Although this is a species of intermediate difficulty, keeping it in captivity is perfectly achievable by following some basic care guidelines, described in the following paragraphs.

Terrarium

Size: At least a 90x45x60cm terrarium for 1 adult

Material: Glass (with mesh top/good airflow) or Mesh

 - Heating and Lighting

During the day, a temperature between 24ºC and 28ºC should be maintained, with a Basking Spot of around 35ºC. At night the temperature can drop to 22ºC. To achieve these temperatures, a Halogen Lamp (to create the Basking Spot) is needed, together with a Ceramic Heat Emitter or a Deep Heat Projector to maintain temperatures throughout the rest of the terrarium day and night.

Regarding ultraviolet radiation, it is essential that during the day they are exposed to a UVI between 3 and 4 (Ferguson Zone 3). To achieve these UV Index levels, 6 to 12% tubular UV lamps can be used depending on the height of the terrarium.

- Humidity

This species requires a relative humidity of at least 60%, ideally around 70%. The terrarium should be misted daily, as these chameleons usually prefer to drink the droplets that collect on leaves.

- Decor

These chameleons feel comfortable among foliage. The terrarium should be furnished with plenty of vertical structure so they can occupy its upper areas. Branches, cork bark, stones and plants (artificial or live) can be used. Young animals should not be kept in excessively large terrariums.

Diet and Supplementation

Feeding habits: Insectivorous

 Diet: They should be fed live insects daily.  

- Foods

Insects: Locusts, Crickets, Roaches, Calcium Worms...

- Supplementation

For vitamin and mineral supplementation, alternate a meal dusted with Calcium Powder with one dusted with a good-quality Multivitamin Complex (with Vit. D3). 

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