Chameleons MAKE A VERSATILE PET

We searched for the smallest pet that can be loyal and entertaining to you! Yes, we definitely found one. Chameleons can be a great pet from the 'reptilia' class. Being a reptile its adaptability to environment changes are versatile. So, there are so many factors interesting to know before adopting them.

Chameleons, unique for adapted climbing and visual hunting, are classified as "old world" lizards. The first chameleons evolved shortly after the extinction of dinosaurs 65 million years ago. They are known for their ability to change colour of their skin according to the environment. They belong to the class 'Reptilia' and family 'Chamaeleonidae'. There are around 200 species of chameleons found all over the world. In India, chameleons are generally brown or green or banded with these two shades. They are harmless creatures feeding on insects, snails, small lizards and birds around them.

SCIENTIFIC DETAILS OF AN AFRICAN CHAMELEON:

Scientific names: Trioceros melleri

Type: Reptile

Diet: Carnivorous

Average life span: 12 years

Size: 5–20 inches

Weight: 0.2–1 kg

Reproduction type: Oviparous (laying eggs).

SOME OF THE MOST STRIKING FEATURES OF CHAMELEONS ARE:

1. They change their skin colours

Chameleons are famous for their ability to change colours of their skin. They use colour change for a variety of reasons, including camouflage and social signalling, as well as response to temperature and other environmental factors. To other chameleons, a chameleon’s physiological condition and intentions are communicated through colour changes. Chameleons exhibit brighter colours while expressing aggression toward others.