How Do You Care For A Panther Chameleon?
The panther chameleon hails from Madagascar and is an ideal beginner’s pet for someone who’s never had a reptile before. From their lightning-fast tongues to their prehensile tails and independently moving eyes, these brilliantly colored creatures are fun to observe and keep as a pet. Read on to learn how to care for a panther chameleon. Provide the panther chameleon with its own habitat if you own multiple specimens. Panther chameleons remain solitary in the wild, except for when mating, and forcing them to share a small enclosure can cause stress or fighting. Give the panther chameleon a wire or mesh enclosure rather than a glass aquarium. Chameleons need the airflow mesh cages provide. Ensure that the temperature is warm enough for the chameleon to maintain a healthy body temperature. The air temperature must be at least 80 degrees F and you must provide an incandescent bulb so the reptile can bask. Place a branch in the panther chameleon’s enclosure to indulge its love for climbing
