Calumma parsonii
Parson's chameleon
Author: Petr Nečas
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Origin: Madagascar (E, NW); 50-120m a.s.l. (165-3,940ft a.s.l.)
Average total length: Males 28in (70cm), Females 24in (60cm)
Longevity in captivity: Up to 20 years, Average 10-12 years
Longevity in the wild: Up to 12 years, possibly above 30
Temperature at daytime: Low 64-80s F (18-27°C) depending on season
Temperature basking spot: No basking or 78-86s F (26-30°C) depending on season
Temperature at night: 68-70s F max (20-22°C), ideal under 65s F (18°C) depending on season
Humidity at daytime: 50-70%
Humidity at night: 100%, fog
Food: Insects only, No vegetables, No fruits
Special notes: Intense airflow, simulating tree canopy; Focus on hydratation, some specimens drink a lot; For adult welfare & inducing reproduction 2-4 months brumation at low temperatures and without food is necessary; Correct thikness of branches necessary - need to (almost) grasp around
Indoor Housing
Size: The bigger, the better! Minimum 48x24x48in (120x60x120cm)
Cage Type: Full mesh or hybrid
Light: UVB source (inside or outside), Daylight source (Window or LED) (inside or outside)
Hydration: Fogger at night, hand misting morning and evening
Ventilation: Full mesh, small fans when using a hybrid, cage and/or air is stagnant
Interior: Live plants (no fake), natural branches (no fake vines, no ropes, no bleached wood), no substrate or bioactive