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Jackson Chameleon
| Scientific Name: |
Chamaeleo jacksonii |
| Distibution: |
Kenya, Tanzania, Oahu |
| Climate: |
Tropical |
| Size: |
4- 5 inches average |
| Temperment: |
Shy animals |
| Hardiness: |
Hardy in captivity if set up properly |
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Special Considerations:
Chameleon are shy animals that do not enjoy handling. provide plenty of climbing areas and lots of foliage for hiding. |
| Housing: |
Minimum 3ftx 2ftx 2ft ventilated enclosure |
| Lighting: |
UVB flourescent lighting is crucial to health of these animals. |
| Heating: |
Use ceramic or incandescent bulbs of appropriate wattage |
| Temperature/ Humidity: |
75- 79 degrees ambient
85 degrees basking
50- 75% humidity |
| Water: |
Dripping water |
| Food: |
Small to medium crickets, wax worms, butterworms |
| Calcium/ Vitamins: |
dust crickets 2x week for adults and verey other feeding for babies and juveniles |
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