Chameleon Predators and Enemies

Eat and be eaten... 

Chameleons face predators like birds of prey, snakes, small mammals, and large insects. Their camouflage helps evade detection, while inflating their bodies and using claws and bites aid defense. Vulnerable during shedding, egglaying, imposing or sleeping at night, they rely on blending in, appearing larger, forceful fight back and swift escapes including falling down from several meters high. This behavior, along with their arboreal lifestyle, enhances their survival chances in their natural environment.

Humans and parasites also pose risks to chameleons. Humans through habitat destruction, pollution, global warming, killing for pseudomedical, religious or ritual or cultural reasons and illegal pet trade impact chameleons' survival. Parasites like mites, worms, microscopic parasites can also weaken chameleons. 

Despite these challenges, chameleons employ their adaptive strategies and natural defenses to navigate and survive in their ecosystems. They use e.g. their ability to change color selectivey depending on the quality of vision of the predator...