Frilled Dragon vs Panther Chameleon
Side-by-side care comparison to help you choose.
| Frilled Dragon | Panther Chameleon | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Adult size | 2-3 feet total length (including tail) | 15-20 inches |
| Lifespan | 10-15 years | 5-8 years |
| Min enclosure | 4x2x4 feet (120x60x120 cm) for adult | 48x24x24 inches (screen enclosure recommended) |
| Basking temp | 100-110°F (38-43°C) | 85-95°F |
| Humidity | 40-60% | 50-70% |
| UVB | Yes - T5 HO 10.0 (or 12% UVB) / Ferguson zone 3-4 | Yes - T5 HO 5.0/6% (Ferguson zone 3) |
| Diet | Insects (crickets, roaches, mealworms) dusted with calcium daily and multivitamin weekly; offer occasional pinky mice and chopped leafy greens/vegetables. | Insectivorous: gut-loaded crickets, roaches, worms; juveniles daily, adults every other day; dust with calcium+D3 and multivitamin. |