Veiled Chameleon care guide

Quick facts

How to keep a Veiled Chameleon

The daily work — feeding, cleaning, handling and routine — follows the bearded dragon pattern:

• A 4×2×2 ft enclosure is the practical minimum for an adult; floor space matters more than height for this species.
• You need two bulbs: a basking bulb for heat and a UVB tube spanning part of the enclosure. Without UVB, dragons develop metabolic bone disease.
• Feeding: Juveniles eat insects 2–3 times a day; adults get insects 2–3 times a week plus daily greens.
• Spot-clean droppings daily.
• Wipe basking rocks and glass as needed.
• Scoop from the side with both hands supporting the body and legs; never grab the tail.
• Start with short daily sessions of a few minutes and build up.

Life stages

Juvenile (0–8 months)

High insect volume, daily salads introduced early, temperatures and UVB critically important for bone growth.

Sub-adult (8–18 months)

Insect volume drops, greens become the bulk of the diet, growth slows.

Adult (18 months+)

Insects twice a week, daily greens, stable enclosure; females may lay infertile eggs and need a suitable dig box.

Setup checklist

• 4×2×2 ft enclosure with front or top access
• Basking bulb plus ceramic heat emitter if nights are cool
• UVB tube (10.0) with reflector, mounted at correct distance
• Digital thermometers at basking and cool ends
• Basking platform and a hide
• Flat rock or tile substrate for juveniles
• Calcium powder and a gut-loading insect tub

Guides for Veiled Chameleon

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