Known for their vibrant colors and long, mucus-covered tongues which can reach up to twice the length of their body, Panther Chameleons are a species of chameleon native to Madagascar. They’re insectivores, meaning they feed on mostly insects, including crickets, mealworms, superworms, and grasshoppers. Female Panther Chameleons will typically be shades of peach, pink, or grey. The males will likely be shades of red, blue, or green. When they’re born Panther Chameleons exhibit more neutral colors, until they reach maturity after several months.
Panther Chameleons are known to have shockingly short lifespans in the wild, at less than two years. In addition, the exact colors of a Panther Chameleon will differ depending on the exact part of Madagascar they’re from.
