Panther and Carpet Chameleon Care Guide

Cage

All glass, screen, or hybrid (glass and screen) terrariums, with a minimum size of 18x18x36″; for carpet chameleons 16x16x30″, the larger the better. If using glass, it MUST be a terrarium designed for reptiles; avoid fish tanks.

Lighting & Temperature

• UVB Lighting: Use a T5 HO UVB light for 12 hours daily (5-12% output based on enclosure height).

• Daylight Exposure: Full-spectrum artificial lighting or natural sunlight, 12 hours per day.

• Basking Spot:

  • Maintain a temperature in the low 80s°F (27-30°C).

  • Limit basking sessions to 1 hour, twice daily.

• Daytime Temperature: Mid 70s°F (21-23°C).

• Nighttime Temperature:

  • Ideal: Below 20°C (60s°F).

  • Maximum: Low 70s°F (20-22°C).

Humidity & Hydration

• Daytime Humidity: 50-70%.

• Nighttime Humidity: 100%, achieved through nighttime fogging.

• Hydration Methods:

  • Mist in the morning and evening. Use an automatic mister or hand mist bottle (Dollarama)

  • Use a fogger or humidifier at night to maintain humidity.

  • Provide a dripper for additional hydration. (optional)

Diet & Supplementation

• Food Options:

  • Feed insects only: Crickets, Soldier Flies, Roaches.

  • Avoid vegetables and fruits.

• Feeding Frequency:

  • Juveniles: Unlimited food intake.

  • Adults: Up to 2 crickets per day.

• Supplements:

  • At every feeding: Plain calcium and bee pollen.

  • Every two weeks: Calcium with D3 and a multivitamin. (Repashy calcium plus is recommended as a multivitamin)

Cleaning & Maintenance

• Daily: Remove uneaten food and waste.

• Sanitize hands before and after handling chameleons or cleaning the enclosure.

Source: Petr Nečas-chameleons.info