What is the dwarf chameleon?

The dwarf chameleon is a member of any of the 26 species of Malagas dwarf chameleons found in the family Brookesia in the family chamaeleonidae . All species are very small, in the range of less than a thumb (about 2.5 cm) about 3 inches (about 7.6 cm). Dhorkové chameleons are also sometimes called "leaf chameleons" because their color allows them to mix into the litter of dead leaves on the forest bottom. Their relatively short tails also brought them the common name "Mateons -Casted chameleons". It has wide -divided fingers and allows him to stick tightly to small twigs as he rises in foliage. On the ground it helps to stabilize when walking by pulling the tail.und, with the exception of sleeping. This allows him to quickly hide close or under dead leaves if endangered. At night, shorter shrubbery rises to leaves, where its color allows it to be unnoticed in the dark.

dwarf chameleons primarily liveIn the rainforests in the northern Madagascar. Several species are located in drier deciduous forests in the south and west of the island. When the conditions are too dry, some species found in dry areas can detect, which is a form of a warm period of hibernation. You can find them from sea level to altitudes above 12,000 feet (about 3,658 m)

The dwarf chameleon woman lays one to six eggs at each dose. The eggs are hidden and hatched without parental aid. The incubation period ranges from four to nine weeks depending on the predominant temperatures.

If maintained as a pet, the dwarf chameleon requires 10 to 30 gallons (about 38 to 113 liters) Aquarium. The wire Conlosures is generally not recommended for this animal due to its size. The aquarium with a wider, rather than higher shape, allows more floor space for the active animal clock. The bottom of the bottom of the cover should have at least a centimeter of wet soil, with dead leaves scattered on the surface. Branch or twigsIn their living space they will provide dwarf chameleon places to sleep or hide.