Panther Chameleon vs Veiled Chameleon
Side-by-side care comparison to help you choose.
| Panther Chameleon | Veiled Chameleon | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Advanced | Advanced |
| Adult size | 15-20 inches | 12-24 inches |
| Lifespan | 5-8 years | 4-8 years |
| Min enclosure | 48x24x24 inches (screen enclosure recommended) | 24x24x48 inches (screen enclosure) |
| Basking temp | 85-95°F | 85-95°F |
| Humidity | 50-70% | 50-70% |
| UVB | Yes - T5 HO 5.0/6% (Ferguson zone 3) | Yes - T5 HO 5.0 or 6% UVB (Ferguson zone 3-4) |
| Diet | Insectivorous: gut-loaded crickets, roaches, worms; juveniles daily, adults every other day; dust with calcium+D3 and multivitamin. | Insectivorous: gut-loaded crickets, roaches, etc. dusted with calcium and multivitamin; juveniles daily, adults every other day. |