Why does the chameleon change color? How do you raise it? How much is it for one?

Chameleon is a reptile, it has a variety of characteristics and behaviors suitable for arboreal life. So, why does the chameleon change color? Is it easy to raise? How much is it for one? Let's take a look at it together. The chameleon is because it is good at changing the color of its body at any time as the environment changes. Discoloration not only helps to hide yourself, but also helps to catch prey.

Why does the chameleon change color?

Chameleon discoloration depends on three layers of pigment cells in the skin, the deepest layer is composed of melanocytes, in which the melanin carried by the cells can blend with the upper layer of cells, and the middle layer is composed of guanine cells, which mainly regulate dark blue pigments. the outermost cells are mainly yellow pigment and red pigment. Under the stimulation of the nerve, the pigment cells will make the pigment blend and transform between the layers, realizing a variety of changes in the body color of the chameleon.

As for why the chameleon changes color, a deeper reason is that the chameleon is a "fickle" arboreal reptile, and it deserves to be a "master of camouflage" in nature. In order to adapt to the environment, in order to avoid predators and convey feelings, change body color to convey information and communicate with peers. The chameleon skin will change with the background, temperature and mood, and the color will also change.

Second, how to raise the chameleon?

1. The main foods of chameleons can choose crickets, cockroaches and grasshoppers, while other species such as bread worms, corn worms, silkworms and suckling mice can only be used as secondary diets. Suckling mice are only suitable for feeding adults, and they should not be fed more than one per month.

2. Adults can be fed once a day, which is equivalent to about 8 / 10 adult crickets (reduced to 5 / 7 in winter) and stopped feeding for 1 / 2 days a week (once every other day in winter). The larvae can be fed 2-3 times a day, each time limited to 15 minutes, and should be stopped once a week or reduced for 1 or 2 days.

3, the best feeding time is at noon, the normal chameleon defecates within 1 hour after absorbing heat every day, and the appetite will naturally increase after defecation. Avoid feeding in the evening because the temperature is low at night, which can easily cause indigestion.

4. Chameleons need a large amount of water to drink. In the wild, chameleons usually drink dew from leaves in the morning, or Rain Water directly when it rains, so we should also consider these two aspects in providing water. The best way is to spray water. Generally, you can use a sprinkler system or a sprinkler can. Spray at least twice a day for at least 3 minutes each time, preferably with warm water, and try to avoid spraying directly on the chameleon (especially the eyes).

How much is a chameleon?

The price of different varieties of chameleon is also different. A 2-inch high-crowned chameleon is about 352 million 554 yuan, a juvenile is about 606 million 950 yuan, an adult male is about 1500 million yuan, Jacen chameleon 1200 yuan 1600 yuan, Mina chameleon 900 yuan 3800 yuan, Senegalese chameleon 250 yuan 400 yuan, four-corner chameleon 1,200 yuan 1,400 yuan, leopard chameleon 2500 yuan 3800 yuan, carpet chameleon 700 yuan 900 yuan, armor withered leaf chameleon 1100 yuan 1300 yuan, dead leaf chameleon 400 yuan 500 yuan Feisha gnome chameleon 700 yuan 800 yuan, Cape gnome chameleon no more than 1000 yuan, beard dwarf chameleon 350 yuan 400 yuan.