Veiled+chameleon

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//Chamaeleo calyptratus // Order: Squamata

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Housing Requirements

 * Prefer temperatures between 75-95 degrees F.

Diet Requirements

 * Crickets

Notes on Enrichment & Training

 * On the AZA Ambassador Animal Group, one person stated that they had decent amount of success training and using individuals for in house presentations, if taken off ground they remained in the large portable habitat. They started their handling process by baiting them on their hand and feeding them there. This gradually led them to only feeding them while in hand. Over time they began to walk on to their hand on their own and eventually conditioned the animals to moving around the room.

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Tips on Presentation

 * On the AZA Ambassador Animal Group, one person recommends doing on exhibit animal feeding demonstrations. They reported having success with guests.

Tips on Handling

 * This species is known for being delicate and can have problems with over handling. On the AZA Ambassador Animal Group, one person reported success with handling when limited to 20 minutes max with experienced handlers.

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Range and Habitat
This species is native to the Arabian peninsula in Yemen and Saudi Arabia. It lives in a variety of habitats - mountains, desert plains and river valleys. They are arboreal and live in bushes and trees in preferred habitats.

Threats and Conservation Status
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