{"product_id":"veiled-chameleon-chamaeleo-calyptratus","title":"Veiled Chameleon | Chamaeleo calyptratus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"newlands-animal-care-guide\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeiled Chameleon | Chamaeleo calyptratus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan the habitat for the adult animal, with secure housing and room to carry out its natural behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; natural habitat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYemen and Saudi Arabia; elevated scrub and vegetation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAdult size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMales up to around 50–60 cm including tail; females smaller.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 5–7 years; females often shorter-lived.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndividuals vary; allow time to settle before any handling.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eActivity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDay-active.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSocial needs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHouse individually.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHousing \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnclosure dimensions are length × depth × height unless stated otherwise. Plan for the adult animal; larger, suitably furnished housing is encouraged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAdult housing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAt least 60 × 60 × 120 cm for one adult.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eEnclosure type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTall, well-ventilated arboreal enclosure.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBasking around 29°C; daytime ambient 22–25°C; cool nights with the schedule checked for the animal’s age.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLighting \u0026amp; UVB\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProvide a regular day\/night cycle with darkness at night. Select species-appropriate UVB, with shaded retreats and safe lamp distances.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity \/ moisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 30–50% by day; higher on cool nights, with ventilation and drying between mistings.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecies-appropriate, pesticide-free substrate; avoid aromatic woods.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFurnishings \u0026amp; filtration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBranches, substantial foliage and a suitable egg-laying container for mature females.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHouse alone. Territorial display animal; minimise handling and visual contact with other chameleons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer varied gut-loaded live insects; juveniles need more frequent meals than adults. Gut-load feeder insects and use calcium and a reptile multivitamin according to the product instructions and the animal’s UVB provision. Avoid overlapping vitamin D3 products; ask our reptile team to check the schedule for this animal. Provide clean drinking droplets and drainage. Females need an appropriate laying site even when housed without a male.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoutine Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck temperatures, humidity, appetite and behaviour daily. Replace drinking water and remove waste promptly. Clean bowls and contaminated furnishings regularly; monitor weight and shedding. Arrange advice from an exotics vet for persistent changes in appetite, breathing or movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Before Buying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun and check the enclosure before collection. Adult housing requirements apply even when the animal is sold as a baby. Confirm the animal’s current food, age and supplement schedule with our reptile team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive Animals Are Click \u0026amp; Collect Only\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not ship live animals. Order online and wait for confirmation that your animal is ready before collecting from Newlands Home and Garden Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. Have the enclosure prepared and its conditions checked before collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Glenkrag","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50722826125639,"sku":"1131900","price":124.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8821\/4500\/files\/VeiledChameleon_b3a7d048-56ee-4116-8292-33aa1645651c.png?v=1759325295","url":"https:\/\/www.newlands.ie\/products\/veiled-chameleon-chamaeleo-calyptratus","provider":"Newlands Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}