Buyer question
How long does an Oustalet's chameleon live?
Our Animal Library gives the Oustalet's chameleon a lifespan of varies; poorly documented in captivity.
Source: the Oustalet's chameleon page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Oustalet's chameleon in the Animal Library
The detail
Oustalet's chameleon is one of the largest chameleons in the world, a Madagascar species that can reach well over two feet. It is rarely captive-bred in numbers, so most are imports, and it needs far more space than the common species.
- Origin
- Madagascar
- Best fit
- Experienced chameleon keepers
What to weigh
Space is the main cost: an adult outgrows standard chameleon cages. Most are wild-caught imports, which brings parasite, stress and paperwork questions.