12/12/2022
Todays Featured Reptile is Janet she is one of our Jackson’s Chameleons.
Jackson’s Chameleon Facts
Prey
Insects, centipedes, isopods, millipedes, spiders, lizards, birds, and snails.
Name Of Young
Hatchlings
Group Behavior
Solitary
Fun Fact
Have jousting battles with their horns.
Biggest Threat
Natural predators and adult chameleons
Most Distinctive Feature
Three horns
Other Name(s)
Trioceros
Gestation Period
5-6 months
Litter Size
8-30 eggs
Habitat
Woodlands, forests
Predators
Carnivorous spiders, birds, snakes, monkeys, shrews, and parasites.
Diet
Carnivore
Type
Reptile
Common Name
Jackson’s chameleon, Jackson's horned chameleon, three-horned chameleon, or Kikuyu three-horned chameleon
Number Of Species
3
Location
Hawaii, South-Central Africa
Jackson’s Chameleon Physical Characteristics
Color
Yellow
Blue
Green
Skin Type
Scales
Lifespan
5-10 years
Weight
90 to 150 grams
Length
9 to 13 inches
Age of Sexual Maturity
5 months
