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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 do you tell if a chameleon is mad?

Being mad or angry is a human or complex animal emotion. I don't know if Chameleons get made per se but they are usually quite drab in color the majority of the time.

If they are made to feel unsafe or uncomfortable, their color may change to signal that they are uneasy. They usually only change color to camouflage themselves in nature when a predator is nearby or when they sleep at night for restful security.

How does the cameleon camouflage itself?

its just natural, they just blend with their surroundings. i guess its abit like us in the sun. we go red! but we dont feel it at the time.

Can a chameleon live with a Bonsai tree?

yes it can just as long as you give it heat and you haven't sprayed the tree with chemicals E.G insect Repellant

Do chameleons need carbohydrates?

almost every living thing needs carbs, carbohydrates are a source of energy for the body, but it is not the most essential energy maker in the body, fat is

Why are chameleons so slow?

there not slow at all infact they can be pretty fast if they have to be....what you might think is slow is because there doing a little (what i like to call) "leaf dance" where they move back and forth slowly moving forward to apear like a branch in the wind to avoid being seen by predators or whatever.

How do plaice adapt?

i think that their colour changes like a chameleon

What is the niche of a chameleon?

The closest answer you can get with that diffuse question is that they are arboreal.

How do chameleons wash them selfs?

they lick them selfs and monkeys wash each other fur

Are chameleons green?

Chameleons are green when they are happy, but they can change color so they might not stay green for long.

Do Chameleons eyes change color?

I work with chamelons each day so im the expert at this so how their eyes wrk is when they change colors of their surroundings their eyes twitch for 2 seconds then their pupils change from being small to big. Because of the reaction of the camoflauge it just makes their pupils get smaller and after their camoflauge they don't twitch and the reaction turns their pupils back to normal big and wide so thats all for the camoflauge. But normally when they eat they have their eyes wide and when their sleepy their eyes get smaller.

Can you have pictures of chameleons?

There is a good site for Chameleon pictures in the related link

How long does it take for a chameleon to change colors?

It only takes a chameleon a few milliseconds to change color. Despite popular belief, chameleons don't necessarily change color to match their background. In fact, chameleons change color to maintain a favorable body temperature since their bodies can't generate it's own body heat.

Do chameleons have tails?

Yeah I'm almost entirely positive that they do.

What can we do to save the chameleons?

my best bet to save them would be to buy a few acres of land in madagascar so that they dont get cut down and therefore creating a small reserve for the chameleons

How big do chameleons get?

about 21 inches/almost 2 feet long.

Is chameleon endotherm?

si the chameleon is endotherm

Do chameleons turn black?

Yes, I have a Veiled Chameleon and she is able to turn black. However when she does turn Black it is not a good thing, it usually means extreme stress or anger

Are chameleons good pets for 10 year olds?

Absolutely not ! Chameleons require a lot of looking after. They need high humidity, specialised lighting and are prone to stress. They should be for experienced keepers only.