Should not be housed together. Panther chameleons Furcifer pardalis are a one of the larger chameleon species originating from Madagascar. They occur over large areas of this micro continent and as such can be found living in a wide variety of habitats. This species is large and visually impressive, when people think of a stereotypical chameleon it is often the panther chameleon that they have in mind.
Their large geographic range and highly variable colouration has led to them often being sold with locality specific data attached e.
They may also be referred to as being Blue Bar or Red Bar when referring to some localities, again this refers to their colouration with individuals having prominent Red or Blue bars down their flanks. It is worth highlighting at this point that it really is only the males that gain the spectacular colors and the locality specific color schemes. Females from all localities lack most, if not all, traces of markings and are usually pale pastel shades of yellows, oranges, reds, grays, greens and blues.
It is nearly impossible to tell the difference between specific localities of most female panther chameleons by visual inspection only. Dependent upon the age of your panther chameleon their captive requirements vary with age.
There is an exaggerated adult size difference between males and females, males being larger. Due to this males require larger housing when adult. Although they can be housed in a number of ways successfully we tend to opt for heavily planted mesh or part mesh and part glass enclosures to ensure adequate ventilation.
It is particularly important to avoid stale air when keeping chameleons as this can lead to a number of health problems. Some people may find it difficult to maintain the humidity in all mesh enclosures but we find that as long as there are plenty of live plants and frequent misting either manual or automated these are the best enclosures for the purpose. We tend to use glass enclosures with mesh tops for rearing babies and juveniles as the smaller enclosure size tends to reduce the chance of poor airflow and good hydration and humidity levels are particularly important for young chameleons.
Adult Housing: We recommend Reptibreeze panther Chameleon cages found here. It sounds odd that we should advise how to furnish the enclosure as often this is a personal preference but there are a few tips and tricks to ensure the young chameleons can get the best out of their enclosure.
We suggest that you place live plants throughout and that these plants should touch the mesh lid to enable a route from the bottom of the enclosure right up to the mesh young panther chameleons will often hang upside down on the underside of the mesh so allowing them to freely climb onto and off the mesh is advisable.
By using the site, you agree to the uses of cookies and other technology as outlined in our Policy, and to our Terms of Use. Average Longevity As a species, chameleons will generally live 2 to 3 years in the wild. Gender Gender will influence the length of time your chameleon lives. Species More than chameleon species exist in the wild, but only a handful of these are regularly bred and sold in captivity as household pets.
Care A healthy chameleon needs a varied diet with plenty of fresh vegetation and insects to eat. A Yellow-Bellied Slider's Diet. This is especially true if you do not provide top-notch care. To help your panther chameleon have a long lifespan, you must work hard to meet their needs every day. Panther chameleons have a similar appearance to other chameleon species. The head of this species features a triangular shape with a shallow parietal crest. Females tend to have an even more subtle crest than males.
Like other chameleons, panthers have large bulbous eyes that can move independently to spot prey. The most defining feature of the panther chameleon is its coloration. These reptiles are gorgeous! The exact color of their body depends on several factors. The biggest is the region they come from. Most panther chameleons sold in the trade are distinguished by the specific locale their ancestors came from, as colors can vary wildly from one area to another.
Regardless of where their ancestors lived in the wild, all panther chameleons can also change colors. Rather, colors change to communicate and absorb radiant heat. It also reflects their overall health. Males are the most colorful of the bunch. You might see hues of bright turquoise, red, yellow, green, and more.
Females are usually pink. The typical panther chameleon size can vary quite a bit depending on gender. Males are larger, reaching average lengths of 15 to 20 inches. Females usually stay between 8 and 12 inches.
In the past, panther chameleon care was a nightmare for pet owners. Below are some established care guidelines that you need to follow. We recommend choosing an enclosure that your chameleon can spend their entire lives in from the juvenile stage up to adults.
Enclosures that are at least 24 inches wide, 24 inches deep and 36 inches tall should suffice. If you have a male, it may be better to get a slightly taller enclosure. Of course, you can always build a bigger habitat to give your lizard more room to spread out.
Expert Tip: The best kind of enclosure for a panther chameleon is one that has two screened sides. The top and back of the habitat can be screened for ventilation. The rest of the walls can be made of glass.
These reptiles live in the dense jungles of Madagascar, which are lush and teeming with life. They spend most of their time in the trees, so you want to mimic that environment as much as possible. Arrange them in a way that lets your chameleon access different parts of the enclosure. Those diseases and parasites are extremely harmful to a panther chameleon and will greatly reduce their lifespan. Make sure you are gut loading and dusting your feeders to give your panther chameleon the best nutrition possible.
This tip is a little bit harder to tell than some of the others, but good genetics are going to play a part in the lifespan of your pet. They will be able to supply you with breeding information and provide you with information about the genetics of the panther chameleon you are looking at buying. If you can provide a stress-free environment for the panther chameleon in your home, you will give them a better chance of living longer.
One way to guarantee a stress-free environment is to make sure you have the proper size enclosure. If the cage is too small, the chameleon will not be able to move around and when they cannot climb or move around vertically, they will definitely be stressed.
You can also reduce stress by not moving throughout the room too quickly or coming to pick up your panther chameleon from above. The chameleon will interpret these actions as those of a predator and worry they are on the verge of being attacked.
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