September 08, 2023
Yemen Chameleons are one of the most attractive reptiles on the planet. Yemen Chameleons can change colour, but it isn’t always to blend in with their environment. Often the colours can represent how they’re feeling, for example brighter colours such as blue can mean the chameleon is happy in its environment, while darker colours can mean your chameleon is stressed. Although this is not always the case!
Chameleons can grow to between 14-24 inches in length, with the males being much larger than the females. By nature, most reptiles do not enjoy being handled, as they are a prey animal and can be intimidated by us as we are much larger and could be seen as a predator. However, with patience and time chameleons will tolerate being handled and enjoy your warmth. When attempting to handle your chameleon it should always be on the chameleons terms, because they can get very stressed and perceive you as a threat. Always offer your hand to the chameleon to see if it wants to be handled and don’t grab it.
Diet and Food
Chameleons are omnivores and will eat a variety of insect feeders. The insects range from crickets to hoppers, dubia roaches to mealworms. All insects should be gut loaded with vegetables such as carrots, greens, pepper etc. This increases the nutritional level of the insects which are passed onto your chameleon.
The insects will be sprinkled liberally with Komodo Nutrical powder or Arcadia earth pro calcium, available in store. These are to ensure all chameleons benefit from the much needed calcium intake to ensure strong bones and thus avoiding MBD (metabolic bone disease), a fatal and often easily avoided condition that causes life-long health complications for reptiles.
Health and Wellbeing
You should regularly health check your chameleon to ensure their eyes are bright, that they are active and maintain a good weight and condition.
You should regularly check them for stuck shed, especially around their tail and toes as this can cause further problems. Damp moss and correct humidity levels will also help the shedding process.
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