Buyer question
How big does a Veiled chameleon get?
Our Animal Library lists the Veiled chameleon at males 14–24 in, females 10–14 in (adult size).
Source: the Veiled chameleon page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Veiled chameleon in the Animal Library
The detail
The veiled chameleon comes from the hot, dry mountain valleys of Yemen and southwest Saudi Arabia and carries a tall casque on its head. It is the hardiest chameleon in the hobby and widely captive-bred, which makes it the usual first chameleon.
- Housing
- Screen enclosure about 2×2×4 ft, live plants
What to weigh
Chameleons are watched, not handled, and most stress when held. Females lay eggs even without a male, so a female needs a laying bin and careful calcium, and egg binding is a real risk.