The Yemen chameleon or calyptratus is undoubtedly a wonderful specimen to observe in a decorated terrarium, it comes from Madagascar and Saudi Arabia.
The movements of the Yemen chameleon are unique, it is very slow and easily hooks itself using its tail on different branches that we provide. Likewise, we also highlight its ability to move its eyes 360º.
If you have decided to adopt this beautiful animal or are thinking of doing so, without a doubt you should inform yourself about feeding the Yemen chameleon or calyptratus.
The basis of your diet
Each species of chameleon is unique and has specific needs, for this reason, in addition to consulting our site, you can receive quality information about the Yemen chameleon in an exotic animal center.
These are chameleons that eat very voraciously and use their long, sticky tongue, essential for hunting insects in the wild.
Its main diet is based on insects, preferably green, such as crickets. Still, the Yemen chameleon also enjoys eating worms, locusts, cockroaches or various other insects that live in its area. You can get them at an exotics store or veterinarian, there they will inform you of the varieties they have.
Unlike other chameleons, this beautiful specimen usually eats plants to hydrate and receive its dose of water (because it lives in dry and arid areas). You can offer different types of tender shoots, lettuce (very rich in water) as well as ripe fruits, watermelon or melon are some fruits with high water content. Always avoid citrus.
Nutritional supplements
On the market you will find a wide variety of vitamin or calcium supplements that help your chameleon's diet to be complete and adequate. Its use is spreading since it is very beneficial, consult your trusted veterinarian.
This type of supplement usually reaches us in powder form so we will sprinkle the product on the insects that the animal is going to ingest, a simple and practical way to administer it. It is usually offered about twice a week in adult specimens.
Young and pregnant specimens
If a mature specimen already requires some nutritional or vitamin supplements, the young or pregnant specimens will need even better care and attention. Although the products and their properties are similar in all life stages of the Yemen chameleon, the truth is that the application will be different.
We will have to offer supplements more regularly, we are talking about 4 times a week. Of course, it is important that in these delicate stages you always consult a professional since sometimes we are not aware of a deficiency until it is too late.
Enough of the diet of the Yemen chameleon, we hope it has served as a guide!
