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Four Horn Chameleon
scientific name: Chamaeleo quadricornis
| Cites status: | Cites Appendix II, obligation to keep records and to register! |
| Geographical Extension: | Cameroon and Nigeria |
| Habitat: | montane cloud forests in heights of 1000-2200m |
| Size: | up to approx. 40cm, females up to 30cm |
| Life Expectancy: | over 7 years |
| Reproduction: | lays up to 14 eggs. Incubation period between 130-160 days at 18-25°C. 25°C may not be exceeded. |
| Temperature: | at day ca. 20-25°C, local heat spots up to 30°C. Night setback to at least 15°C! Lower temperatures would be even better. |
| Humidity: | 80-100% |
| Lighting: | Daylight fluorescent tubes, if necessary UV tubes (see "Sorry Link missing"). For sufficient UV radiation we recommend "Sorry Link missing" or "Sorry Link missing". "Sorry Link missing" for the creation of local heat spots. |
| Substrate: | loose, absorptive substrate (see "Sorry Link missing"). |
| Cage Furniture: | climbing facilities, blinds for back and rear panels, planting is possible (Ficus benjamina, Scindapsus sp., Epipremnium sp., Hoya sp., etc.). Many hiding places. Good air circulation is required! A dripper is recommended (see "Sorry Link missing") |
| Terrarium Size (for long term care): | Minimum requirement for one animal is a ratio of 4x2.5x4 (LxWxH) of snout-vent-length. A size of at least 100x60x120cm is recommended. |
| food: | Insects (e.g. cricktets, smaller grasshoppers, cockroaches, super mealworms, wax moths, etc.) also products from the "Sorry Link missing". Regular additions of "Sorry Link missing" and "Sorry Link missing" are necessary. |
| Comment: | Has two to six real horns |