Care level: Advanced
Temperament: display pet, may be interactive through tong feeding but should not be handled
Minimum Enclosure Size: 4’×2’×4’ (1.2m×.6m×1.2m) – should be all mesh
Basking Spot Temp (surface): 85°F (29°C)
Cool Side Temp: 72-78°F (22-25°C)
Nighttime/minimum temp: 55-65°F (13-18°C)
UVB: UVI 2.9-7.4/Ferguson zone 3 (e.g. Arcadia T5HO 12% at 14-16″ (36-41cm) away with no mesh or 8-12″ (20-31cm) away with typical mesh)
Humidity: 40-50% during the day, and 80-100% at night; automatic mister is recommended
Diet: insectivore (adults can eat a small amount of plant matter in the form of live plants)
Size: females – 10-13”(25-33cm); males – 18-24”(45-60cm)
(care guide written with contributions by mandi#6740)
Other Resources:
ReptiFiles Guide – Veiled Chameleon
Dubia.com Guide – Veiled Chameleon
Chameleon Central – Simplified Veiled Chameleon Guide by Nathalie Norris