which family belong to and what's scientific name ?
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Trace
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That appears to be a female Chamaeleo africanus. She is definitely wild caught but not in too bad shape. I’ve written a short article on how to deal with wild chameleons. I know some of the things might be difficult for you to obtain considering your location but definitely use some of the other techniques I’ve discussed (watering, handling etc.) https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/trace/776-dealing-wild-caught-chameleon.html
I don’t believe this species eats fruits or other vegetation, but they do come from a large area of the African continent so they may nibble on those types of foods during the warmer and/or drier seasons like a Veiled Chameleon. Most chameleons will not drink from a bowl – they don’t recognize standing water. Misting or showering is your best bet to keep her hydrated. Some people, myself included, have had success with using rodent water bottles in cages to supply extra water. She may take to one of those.
Here is a general care section on how to keep chameleons: https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/chameleons/
It's neat to see some of these odd species. Good luck with her!
I don’t believe this species eats fruits or other vegetation, but they do come from a large area of the African continent so they may nibble on those types of foods during the warmer and/or drier seasons like a Veiled Chameleon. Most chameleons will not drink from a bowl – they don’t recognize standing water. Misting or showering is your best bet to keep her hydrated. Some people, myself included, have had success with using rodent water bottles in cages to supply extra water. She may take to one of those.
Here is a general care section on how to keep chameleons: https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/chameleons/
It's neat to see some of these odd species. Good luck with her!
