Carpet Chameleon

Carpet Chameleon for sale

The carpet chameleon for sale from reptiles magazine description:  (Furcifer lateralis) occupies an interesting space in the reptile-keeping hobby. To me, it is an ideal species for a chameleon keeper. It is one of the most vibrantly colored species of chameleons in the world, remains a very manageable size, is highly prolific, and captive-bred animals are quite hardy.

And yet, even with all of these positive attributes, these chameleon have not caught on in the hobby yet because it has a somewhat undeserved reputation for being extremely delicate and short lived. In actual reality, carpets aren’t any more delicate than the common and colorful and larger panther chameleon (F. pardalis), as long as they are captive bred.

Carpet Chameleons for sale

From Frank Payne a pioneer in the carpet movement:

The carpet chameleon also more than makes up for its shorter lifespan by being highly prolific, reaching sexual maturity at around 6 months of age. This makes F. lateralis an ideal breeding subject for hobbyists who are looking for a fast turnaround time with a limited amount of space, as carpets can live out its life in an enclosure a fraction of the size of one a panther chameleon would need.

Carpet Chameleon Price