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Chameleons

Chameleons are a very widespread, very specialized species of lizard. Chameleons have microscopic eyes that move separately, almost parrot-like feet and many chameleons have prehensile tails as well as the ability to change color to blend in with their surroundings. All questions about chameleons can be directed here.

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How many babies do chameleons usually have?

It depends on the size of the chameleon and the size of the clutch. For example the small Brookesia species of chameleons may only lay up to 2-4 eggs, while large Veiled Chameleons have been known to lay clutches of up to 80-100 eggs.

How long will it take for the chameleon to change its colour?

chameleons can change color in a matter of milliseconds

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After the bronchoscopy, the patient will be monitored for vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing, while resting in bed. Sometimes patients have an abnormal reaction to anesthesia. All saliva should be.

How fast do chameleons change colors?

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.

What do chameleons do to lure in prey?

chameleons hunt anwhere they ususlly look for bugs

Is a chameleon an invertebrate?

No. It is a reptile, a type of lizard. Frogs, salamanders, and newts are amphibians.

How does camouflage help protect the chameleon from predators?

When a chameleon is threatened it changes to the closest colour of what it is on or against. If you watch them and if they are on a branch with leaves, the chameleon will turn green and rock back and fourth like it is a leaf blowing in the wind.

Why do chameleons change coulour?

So thay can hide from there pray or protect themselfs from animals or just do it for no reason.

Can chameleons live in a glass tank?

Yeah, sure they can. Just aslong as it has holes in the top and has plenty of leaves and places to hide.

How do chameleons keep from being eaten?

Chameleons usually do different things. Like they hunt other animals or they turn camouflage to protect them from their enemies. When they change there colour they don't always do it on purpose. They do it due to the surroundings of them. They also have a very long tongur that helps them catch prey that are in the air or in higher places that they could not reach without their tongue.

Are chameleons fierce?

It depends what you mean by 'expensive' ! The reptiles themselves can be bought fairly cheaply - depending on the species. The vivarium, however can be very expensive to set up - as you'll need specialised heat sources, lighting, thermostats humidity meters etc.

What do chameleons do when they see danger?

They pray.What the hell do you think?

No,they go into a different color.

Is it illegal to have a pet chameleon in Australia?

Exotic lizards would be permitted, but they would have to pass through customs first. Australia has strict quarantine laws, and a chameleon, which is not native to the country, would have to be kept safely elsewhere for several months, to ensure it was not carrying any diseases.

What do chameleons eat in the wild?

Tarzan chameleon feast on insects, hence they live in tropical forests. The insects consists of bugs, spiders flies, and crickets.

Do chameleons live in trees?

Not necessarily. They live in warm climates, from deserts to rainforests. I suppose it just depends on the specie and if there are trees to live in. :)

What is chameleons body covering?

it is a scaly outer covering i think

How can you tell a boy veiled chameleon from a girl?

Males have a tarsal spur at the side of their foot and females dont. If you have a female you must put sand (about 6 inch deep) in the tank with it as they need to lay their eggs. (It does not need a male to do this) if you dont place sand in with the female she will not lay the eggs and will die.

Do chameleons live alone?

Yes chameleons live alone. They are very territorial, so the males and females tolerate eachother only briefly during mating season.

Can chameleons be handled a lot?

Chameleons arn't cats or dogs. You can't exactly play with them although all chameleons have their own special personalities. If you have a chameleon you are thinking of, try to find out if it likes its crest rubbed lightly or if it likes to be held. Some chameleons will like to be wrapped up in a blanket and cuddled with, just make sure that they don't get hurt. It might be fun to create an obsticle corse for your chameleon to climb over, as they are very skilled climbers and need to get excersize. You can also expirament with what types of foods your chameleon likes, just be sure that everything is organic and washed and in small enough pieces so they won't chock. Be sure to print out a list of foods chameleons can and can't eat. Most of all, make sure that the chameleon has proper care and housing. Take your chameleon to the vet if anything goes wrong, and remember that they are very fragile creature and prone to breaking ribs.

What is the species of chameleon?

Chamaeleo calyptratus. - this is entirely incorrect due to the fact that this is just a binomial name for a species known as the veiled chameleon or yemen chameleon. chamaeleo is just the name of the genus and not the family. technically speaking, i think this answers your question that the the family that all these lizards belong to is chameleonidae

Can you get sick if a chameleon bites you?

All living creatures can get sick. They can contract diseases, or they can have environmental stresses. Chameleons are a reptile and are particularly sensitive to improper heat and humidity conditions.

Why do chameleon eyes move so much?

Chameleons move with their legs. Their feet however are like clamps. They dont have multiple toes they have 2 clamp like toes that work almost on a hinge and they use these to grab on to tree branches, vines and other things in their habitat. They wont walk around flat footed though. So you will always find them hanging on to something

How big is a chameleon?

The female chameleon can range from size to size and grows up to about 1 inch to 2 feet.

How chameleons live?

chameleons mate like this:

if the male is interested in the female then he will show lots of light attractive colors!

if the female isinterested than she will show some light colors.