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CHAMELEONS CARE
A Guide on the care, handling, housing, feeding, health, and behaviors of the Chameleons
The Chameleons which are also referred to as Chamaeleonidae are reptiles that are part of the iguana suborder. They are a colorful lizards are known as one of the few animals that can change skin color. Nevertheless, it is a misconception that chameleons change colors to blend in with their surroundings as a defense mechanism from predators. The word chameleon emanates from the Greek words chamai which means on the earth and leon which means lion and thus, the word means earth lion. There are 171 species of these lizards spread across Spain, Madagascar, Portugal, Asia, Africa, rain forests, savannas, semi-deserts, and steppes. Some are found in the Middle East, a few on islands in the Indian Ocean and a few on the Indian chameleon in India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
This manual serve as resource guide to everything you ought to know and understand about the chameleons and its various species.
The book will guide you on the
- Lifespan
- Behavior of the chameleons,
- Facts and classifications of the chameleons
- Species of chameleons and the ones that do well as pets
- Care for the chameleons
- What chameleons need - Enclosure, UV-spectrum lighting, Heating, Water and humidity, Diet, Substrate, Stressors, Maladies.
- Health guide
- Guidelines to choosing your chameleon and where to acquire it and lots more.
