How fast do chameleons change colors?

Answer 1

Chameleons can change color in as little as 20 seconds. They're born with special cells that have color in them and these cells are in layers under the chameleon's outer skin. When the pigment cells change, the chameleon's skin color changes. Many think chameleon's change color to blend in with their surroundings, but scientific studies show that light, temperature, and mood cause them to change, making them more comfortable, or helping them to communicate with one another.

Answer 2

chameleons can run and hide very fast if a chameleon is threatened it will run and chamoflauge in its surrounding.

Answer 3

yes indeed, it can run,approx 15 miles per hour.it can run while the colr is still on

Answer 4

It can move anywhere from 3 miles an hour to 13 miles per hour.

Answer 5

A chameleon's tongue, I think, shoots out over 100 miles per hour. I heard this on the tv a while ago. I can't remember the actual number.

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Answer 6

When threatened- almost instantaneously

Answer 7

Less than a second.

Answer 8

they go about 5" per step.

Answer 9

Chameleons change change colors in about 15.5 seconds.