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 Few questions

how big do they get? is a 10 gallon tank big enuff?



07/25/08  01:01pm

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 Few questions

No a 10 gallon is not big enough. The size will depend on the type you get there are four types if I’m not forgetting any recent news.
07/25/08  07:25pm

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 Few questions

ok,i was just wondering how big they get.
07/25/08  08:58pm

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 Few questions

The most common type you will find from petstores or on line is Capra, somewhere around 10-12 inches for a healthy one. Normally these will be wild caught.

The main thing to remember is that MHD’s are arboreal. They prefer to climb and be up. Traditional fish tanks aren’t going to work for these guys. Special built or cages for chameleons are the route you need to go.
Our cage is 4’x4’x2’ There are live climbing plants, a water fountain and various lighting sources, one side has a light the other side has no light and stays darker most of the day. A 3 foot 2.0 uvb bulb goes from side to side with leaves and other items in there to block this out when they don’t want to be in the light.

The smallest ones you will come across in pet stores are Lepidogasters, they are mean, pissy little lizards who bite first and let go later. They are very skittish and don’t like being handled. 6-8 inches in length.

The other well known types that have been sold in the states are harder to find or come across. Similar lengths to the other 2.



07/27/08  01:40am


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