Buyer question
How long does a Panther chameleon live?
Our Animal Library gives the Panther chameleon a lifespan of males 5–7 years, females often less.
Source: the Panther chameleon page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Panther chameleon in the Animal Library
The detail
The panther chameleon is a Madagascar species prized for its colour, which varies by locality such as Ambilobe or Nosy Be. It is widely captive-bred, and a known locality line tells you roughly how a male will colour up as an adult.
- Origin
- Northern and eastern Madagascar
- Best fit
- Keepers who want colour and a display
What to weigh
Hatchlings are dull, so you are buying on the locality and parents rather than the colour you see. Like all chameleons they need a careful misting routine, and females can become egg-bound.