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Flap-Necked Chameleon
| Place of Origin and Range | The Flap-Necked chameleon inhabits much of sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal in the west to Angola in the south and Ethiopia in the east. It mostly lives in forests, though it tolerates bushy areas near plantations and savannah. |
| Description | Colouring ranges through various shades of green, yellow, and brown. There is usually a pale stripe on the lower flanks and one to three pale patches higher on the flanks. |
| Morph Patterns Available | Yes |
| Adult Size | Can grow up 15 in(37.5 cm) |
| Accommodation | This chameleon lives in a number of habitat types in its native range, including plateaus, mountains, and valleys. Like other chameleons, it is arboreal, living in trees and other large plants. It prefers warmer temperatures, generally between 75° to 95°F (24° to 35°C). Also you want to include a bathing dish big enough for your to climb in without overflowing. To improve shedding. 2 ft x 2 ft x 4 ft terrarium for an adult. |
| Lifespan | Can live 1 - 3.5 years |
| Feeding / Diet | Eats a variety of tiny insects., foraging along the forest floor. Searching for prey with its independently moving, protruding eyes and catching insects with its long, sticky tongue. |
| Breeding | It breeds twice per year, once in the dry season and again at the end of the wet season. 20 to 50 eggs are laid per clutch |
