Green Iguana vs Veiled Chameleon
Side-by-side care comparison to help you choose.
| Green Iguana | Veiled Chameleon | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Advanced | Advanced |
| Adult size | 4-6 feet (1.2-1.8 m) | 12-24 inches |
| Lifespan | 15-20 years | 4-8 years |
| Min enclosure | 6 ft x 3 ft x 6 ft (1.8 x 0.9 x 1.8 m) for an adult | 24x24x48 inches (screen enclosure) |
| Basking temp | 95-105°F (35-40°C) | 85-95°F |
| Humidity | 60-80% | 50-70% |
| UVB | Yes - T5 HO 10.0 to 12% UVB, Ferguson zone 3-4 | Yes - T5 HO 5.0 or 6% UVB (Ferguson zone 3-4) |
| Diet | Herbivorous: 70% dark leafy greens (collard, mustard, dandelion), 20% vegetables (squash, bell pepper), 10% fruit (berries, mango) as treats. Feed daily for juveniles, every other day for adults. | Insectivorous: gut-loaded crickets, roaches, etc. dusted with calcium and multivitamin; juveniles daily, adults every other day. |