Enclosure
- All-screen cages — no glass or acrylic sides.
- Babies: 16x16x29 up to 18x18x36 (LxWxH).
- Adult male panther: 24x24x48 minimum; adult female: 18x18x36.
- One chameleon per cage. Panthers are solitary — do not house together.
Care
Panther chameleon care, the essentials.
A compact version of the care guidance we give every customer. Nothing here replaces the one-on-one support that comes with your chameleon — it's a starting point, not a substitute.
Lighting & heating
- Linear UVB (e.g. Zoomed Reptisun 5.0) across the top of the cage.
- A basking site at 80–90°F; adjust bulb wattage by season.
- A clear gradient top-to-bottom in the cage.
- Natural, unfiltered sunlight whenever weather allows.
Water & humidity
- Panthers drink from leaves, never standing water.
- Mist at least 3× daily; use a dripper for a few hours each day.
- An automated misting system is the single best upgrade you can make.
- Target 60–80% humidity for panther chameleons.
Food
- Crickets and silkworms as the daily staple.
- Rotate treats: mealworms, superworms, waxworms, hornworms, roaches, flies.
- Gut-load feeders well before offering them.
- Avoid wild bugs unless you know the source is pesticide-free.
Supplements
- Calcium + D3 twice a week for young fast-growing chameleons.
- Vitamins once per week for growers; twice a month for adults.
- Lightly dust feeders before offering — don't drown them in powder.
- Metabolic bone disease is preventable, not reversible.
Interior design
- Live plants are not optional — Ficus, Pothos, Dwarf Umbrella all work.
- Mix branches and vines at a range of heights for climbing.
- Skip plastic plants; cloth vines are fine as filler.
- Keep cages out of sight of other animals (including other chameleons).
One more thing
Chameleons are display animals.
They're not a hands-on pet. Minimal handling, a thoughtful cage, consistent husbandry — do those three things and a captive-bred panther from Chameleon Paradise will reward you with years of color and personality.
Every chameleon that leaves us comes with free, lifetime support. If something looks off — a slow shed, a change in appetite, unusual posture — send a photo. We'd rather hear about it on day two than month two.
Questions about caring for a specific chameleon?
Email Chameleon Paradise and we'll give you a straight answer. I reply to every message personally — expect a thoughtful answer within a day.
I reply to every message personally — expect a thoughtful answer within a day.