04/14/2021
About Parsons chameleon
This chameleon was named in 1824 by the French naturalist Georges Baron de Cuvier. He honoured James Parsons, a physician from England who died 54 years earlier and was also interested in natural science.
*You ever wonder how long they live?*
Well according to research the Parson's chameleon (C. parsonii ) is one of the longest-lived chameleon species with a highest minimum age of 9 years for males and 8 years for females. C. parsonii can reach an exceptional long lifespan in captivity.
*Also how big do they grow*
Parson's chameleon is the largest species of all extant chameleons. This species exceeds 60 cm in total length at maturity, with snout-vent measures averaging 20 - 30 cm. This species may weigh upwards of 700 g at maturity. Parson's chameleon has a pinnochio-like appearance due to the larger nasal appendages.
*Subspecies include*
This includes "orange eye" aka "white-lipped" (generally considered typical of the nominate subspecies), where the male is relatively small and mainly green or turquoise but with yellow or orange eyelids;
"yellow lip" where the male is somewhat larger and mainly green or turquoise, but with a yellow edge to the mouth;
"yellow giant" where the male is very large and overall yellowish (strongly marked with dusky when stressed);
and "green giant" where the male is overall green. Males of C. p. cristifer are overall green or turquoise. Females of both subspecies are smaller than the males and overall greenish, yellowish or brownish (often with an orange tinge).
*What do they eat as food*
These chameleons eat leaves, twigs, flies, butterflies, and other insects. Amazingly, they can move their eyes independently and focus on two things at once!
*Are they friendly*
, they are usually of friendly character, relaxed and unexcited.
Come to see the Parson's chameleon is one of the largest chameleon existing