Carpet Chameleon Facts

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Carpet chameleon facts.

Cancel reply your email address will not be published. Unlike some other lizards that can shed and regrow their tails numerous times throughout their lifetimes a chameleon can t regenerate its tail if it s cut off. The carpet chameleon comes from madagascar and is also known as jewelled chameleons because of its stunning colours. This reputation is somewhat underserved though it is true that captive bred chameleons of this variety will survive much better than wild caught ones.

It can alter its color depending on the mood and environment. Carpet chameleon is one of the smallest species of chameleon endemic to the island of madagascar. Carpet chameleon breeding carpet chameleon for about author two birds home add a comment no comments so far. Be first to leave comment below.

From wikipedia the free encyclopedia furcifer lateralis also known as the carpet chameleon or the white lined chameleon is a species of chameleon that is endemic to madagascar. It was described in 1831 by john edward gray. Scientists showed that if a chameleon s tongue were a sports car it would go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 1 100th of a second faster than any other. They are also often called jeweled chameleons in the pet trade.

A chameleon s tongue is faster than a high end sports car they re super fast. The species is known to be timid and shy. According to the book chameleons by r d. When a chameleon is resting its tail is curled up into a tight ball.

Bartlett the common name stems from the patterns and colors gravid females display which might remind people of an oriental carpet. Female carpet chameleon furcifer lateralis with a pattern that indicates that it s already pregnant and that it has no interest in mating. Finally outside mating season all chameleons use their boldest colours during their encounters with rivals of their same species. It is the female that sports the familiar eye pattern but the male can display lovely greens with shades of blue around the eyes and feet.

Carpet chameleons furcifer chamaeleo lateralis ssp are one of these colorful chameleons.