Green Anole vs Veiled Chameleon
Side-by-side care comparison to help you choose.
| Green Anole | Veiled Chameleon | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Adult size | 5-8 inches | 12-24 inches |
| Lifespan | 4-8 years | 4-8 years |
| Min enclosure | 20 gallon long / 30x12x12 in | 24x24x48 inches (screen enclosure) |
| Basking temp | 85-90F | 85-95°F |
| Humidity | 60-70% | 50-70% |
| UVB | Yes - T5 HO 5.0 / Ferguson zone 2 | Yes - T5 HO 5.0 or 6% UVB (Ferguson zone 3-4) |
| Diet | Insectivorous: small insects like crickets, fruit flies, mealworms; dust with calcium and multivitamins. Feed young daily, adults 3-4 times per week. | Insectivorous: gut-loaded crickets, roaches, etc. dusted with calcium and multivitamin; juveniles daily, adults every other day. |