green chameleon on brown wooden post

Pygmy Chameleon

Rieppeleon brevicaudatus

📸 Photo by Hasmik Ghazaryan Olson on Unsplash

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📊 Quick Facts

Lifespan
1–3 years
Adult Size
2–3 in
Temperament
Extremely delicate; no handling recommended

🏠 Habitat Setup

Enclosure Size
Small terrarium (12×12×18 in) with dense plants
Humidity
60–80% with frequent misting
UVB Lighting
Low UVB beneficial

🌡️ Temperature

Basking Spot
24–27°C (gentle) 75–32°F
Ambient (Day)
21–24°C 70–32°F
Night Time
18–21°C 64–32°F

🍽️ Diet & Nutrition

Diet Type
Insectivore: micro crickets, fruit flies, springtails
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Care information based on research from: Chameleon Academy, Reptifiles

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