Veiled Chameleon – Male

Description

Life Span: 6 to 8 years

Size: 17 to 24 inches

Appearance: They have a casque, a helmet-like ridge, on top of their heads, which is a tiny swelling as a hatchling, but grows to two inches (5 cm) in height as the animal matures. As hatchlings, they are usually a pastel green, but as they mature they acquire bold bands of bright gold, green, and blue, mixed with yellow, orange, or black, that circle their body.
Behaviour: Like most chameleon species veiled chameleons are tree-dwelling reptiles that are active only during the day. They can generally be found basking on the branches of trees and large bushes. Veiled chameleons are very territorial and don’t tolerate the presence of other chameleons in close proximity. When threatened they will frequently change color and inflate their body to appear larger.