
Yemen Chameleon
Care Sheet

Yemen Chameleons originate in Yemen in the Arabian peninsula.
Yemen Chameleons display bright green, yellow and blacks and can be identified by their large veil on top of their head. They are also known as veiled chameleons because of this. Yemen change colour like many other chameleons, they do this in response to mood, threat or as a way of attracting a mate.
Male and female Yemen chameleons grow veils, but the females is much smaller in comparison. Baby Yemens can be sexed via small white spurs which appear on the back legs of the male Yemen.

HANDLING YOUR CHAMELEON
Chameleons love to climb so it is their natural instinct to climb as high as they can. Gently place your hand underneath the back legs and tail of your chameleon, this will give it some support whilst keeping your hand directly out of its face.
Chameleons will climb when out and may even try to sit on your head.
Chameleons enjoy time outside in the peak summer but due to their heat and humidity requirements we recommend keeping handling down to 20-30 minutes at a time.
Some chameleons do hand feed which is something that owners very much enjoy, however ensure that this is done as a treat rather than every day otherwise you will find that your chameleon will not feed unless you offer it food by hand.

SEXING YOUR CHAMELEON
Yemen chameleons are easy to sex and so you should already know the sex of your chameleon before you purchase. Male Yemen’s have a buldge at the bottom of their tail and white spurs are present on the heel of the back legs. These are quite easy to see, even in a Yemen chameleon who is only a few months old.
Both sexes require the same care generally, although on becoming fertile, some females will lay infertile eggs called ’slugs’ . This is nothing to worry about, it just shows that the female has reached sexual maturity. If your chameleon does this, it’s a good idea to add extra calcium and feed more often during this time.

HEALTH CHECK
Eyes– Eyes are fully open and clear of stuck shed. Eyes are clear and not cloudy. Cloudy eyes can be the sign of an eye infection. Always consult a vet, there are many additional products on the market to aid in recovery.
Skin– The skin is clear of shed and there are no cuts or scrapes on the chameleons skin or tail. Occasionally locusts or crickets can nip the skin of the chameleon. Always remove live food that is not eaten after the chameleons meal to prevent further bites and stress which can stop your chameleon eating.
Limbs– All the limbs are moving correctly and the chameleon is able to walk and move normally. Chameleons can suffer from a condition called MBD (metabolic bone disease). This occurs when chameleons do not have enough calcium D3 and causes their bones to grow abnormally, eventually restricting their movements. MBD cannot be reversed so always dust live food with calcium twice a week to avoid MBD occurring.
Dehydration– As chameleons require such humidity and spraying to keep drinking water available, it is easy for them to get dehydrated if they are not provided enough. Dehydration can be spotted easily by the eyes appearing sunken in. Spray your chameleon 2-4 times a day, more regularly on hotter days.

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