Mountain Dwarf Chameleons

(chameleo rudis)

Range:

This chameleon is found in the Middle-Eastern countries of Africa, but mostly in Tanzania.

Food:

These chameleons tend to be very picky eaters. Males enjoy sowbugs & moths, but they will sometimes eat crickets. Females on the other hand, will eat a wide vareity of insects. It is also very important to have a changing diet.

Temperature:

This species of chameleon is used to a temperatures from 60*F and 80*F. They rarely can handle temperatures a little bit above and below the normal ones. Also thay should be highly humidified; this is required.

Reproduction:

This chameleon is special because it doesn't lay eggs, it bears live young. The females will give birth to 5-12 baby chameleons somewhere between every 7-8 months.

Size:

The rudis chameleon itself is one of the smallest chameleons there are in the world today, reaching about 6-7 inches for both males and females.

Comparing Males And Females:

Both males and females of this species are relatively similar. However, the males have deeper blue & yellow colors than the females, they are mostly green.

http://www.pcherp.com/rudispic.htm: (top) female, (bottom) male

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