Is the chameleon easy to keep?

Chameleons often appear in the rainforest to the savanna, some in the mountains, but very rare in the cold prairie, and the skin color changes with the change of background, temperature and mood. its discoloration is similar to the protective color and warning color of other creatures, and many people like to keep it as pets. Let's take a look at whether the chameleon is easy to keep.

Can you keep a chameleon?

Chameleons used to live in the wild, but in recent years, chameleons have been kept as pets because they are favored by human beings. But it should be noted that the artificial raising of high-crowned female chameleon is easy to die when laying eggs, the general novice does not recommend raising female dragon, the mortality rate during the production period is very high.

Is the chameleon easy to keep?

1. Feeding box: the chameleon should be kept in a feeding box with climbing branches and plants that is too large and not too short. Proper ventilation settings are indispensable for species from tropical rainforests. However, the wind should not be blown directly through the ventilation hole, and the humidity caused by moisture accumulation should also be avoided. It is usually very helpful for the chameleon to let the air pass through a plate of water and then send it to the feeding box. At the same time, try to ensure that the feeding box has natural sunlight, the ideal condition is that the chameleon shines for 30 minutes every day, and the best sunshine time is in the morning and before meals. In the natural light, the color of the chameleon will be brighter and brighter.

2. Temperature: the main condition for raising the chameleon is the maintenance of temperature. the chameleon is a cold-blooded animal, which requires a very high temperature. In general, the daytime temperature should be maintained at 2832 ℃ and the night temperature should be maintained at 22 ℃. If you are in a state of low temperature for a long time, the chameleon will lose appetite, slow down growth, and even affect your health. While the chameleon comes from different places, the feeding temperature is different: the daytime temperature of the species from tropical rain forest should be adjusted to 24 ~ 28 °C, and that of mountain varieties is 22 ~ 25 °C. the appropriate temperature is 10 ~ 15 °C. A light source that can release heat is also needed, because the chameleon likes to gather under the lamp at dawn to keep warm.

3. Food: chameleons mainly feed on insects and like different kinds of food. If they are fed alone, they will become anorexic or refuse to eat, or even go on a hunger strike to death. Therefore, to raise chameleons, we must provide them with plenty of food.

From the above two aspects of the chameleon culture environment and food, it is not difficult to see that its feeding requirements are relatively high and troublesome. In fact, the breeding and reproduction of chameleons are very difficult, mainly because it is very difficult to obtain healthy individuals, most imported varieties have many parasites, after long-term transport in the new environment to adapt to also worsen the situation, and finally become out of control.

How to raise a 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. But finding food for chameleons is still difficult for some friends, many of whom can't even find crickets, only bread worms. If bread worms are used as the main food for the chameleon, it is tantamount to letting it slowly wait for it to die! Bread worms are not suitable for staple food because of their low nutritional value, indigestibility, high fat and low moisture. The problems that may occur in long-term feeding bread worms include indigestion, various nutritional diseases, refusing to eat, and so on.

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. The actual portion can be adjusted according to individual, preferably fed to 780% full, which can greatly reduce the chance of indigestion or anorexia to a single type of food. In addition, regular calcium and vitamin supplements are needed. Adults need to be fed two to three times a week, while larvae need to be fed every day.

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. Observe the chameleon feces to understand their digestion, if it is found that a lot of food in the chameleon feces is not digested, it should be reduced or stopped feeding immediately. If the stool is dilute, it means that the intestines and stomach are no longer working properly, all feeding must be stopped immediately and water must be replenished.

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). The sun just comes out in the morning and once in the evening. Spraying water in the morning is the most important. Chameleons like to drink water in the morning. Spraying water in the evening is to replenish the water lost when basking in the sun at noon, and it can increase humidity and cool down at night. Spray one or two more times in hot weather and dry baths in winter.