Veiled  Chameleon Habitat

In nature, The veiled chameleons are native to Yemen and southern Saudi Arabia. They are arboreal which means they live in trees but can be found in a range of habitats, they inhabit dry plateaus, mountains to wet river valleys. They prefer temperatures in the range of 24 to 35 degrees C and can be found in elevations up to 914 meters.

The minimal dimensions for adult male Veiled Chameleons are 24”(width), 24”(depth), 48”(height). Smaller females can be kept in 18”(width), 18”(depth), 36”(height) enclosures. When offering larger enclosures: horizontal space will be appreciated, but these tree huggers love height—prioritize it. A baby Veiled Chameleon can stay in smaller areas, because it makes eating, drinking, and basking less strenuous. However, if the young chameleon is healthy and monitored closely, adult-sized enclosures are fine.

Glass Vs. Screen Veiled Chameleon Enclosures

A screen enclosure’s superiority to glass was a long-standing assumption between chameleon keepers—but now, it’s a hot debate. Maintenance of your Veiled Chameleon’s habitat will differ depending on the cage it lives in, and mistakes happen in both screen and glass enclosures. You can avoid this with just a bit of education.