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Juvenile Panther Chameleons (Furcifer pardalis) are a dynamic stage in development—full of curiosity, early color expression, and long-term potential. They’re ideal for experienced keepers who want to shape temperament and health from a young age. Here’s a fresh, detailed breakdown with visuals now included:
🦎 Juvenile Panther Chameleon Profile
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Range | ~3 to 6 months |
| Size | ~6–8 inches (15–20 cm) total length |
| Weight | ~20–40 grams |
| Sexual Maturity | ~8–10 months (females mature slightly earlier) |
| Lifespan | 5–7 years in captivity |
Juveniles are past the hatchling stage but not yet sexually mature. They’re active, curious, and beginning to show locale-specific coloration, especially in males.
🎨 Coloration & Locale Traits
Juveniles begin to reveal their morph lineage:
- Ambilobe: Early red and blue barring
- Nosy Be: Teal and green tones
- Ambanja: Subtle purples and blues
- Sambava: Green base with faint red striping
Color development is gradual and influenced by genetics, lighting, and stress levels.
🏡 Enclosure & Setup
- Size: 16x16x30 in for juveniles; upgrade as they grow
- Lighting: T5 HO UVB + basking bulb
- Temps:
- Basking: ~85°F (29°C)
- Ambient: ~75–80°F (24–27°C)
- Night: ~65–70°F (18–21°C)
- Humidity: 60–80%; mist 2–3x daily or use a drip system
- Decor: Live plants (Ficus, Pothos), horizontal branches, visual barriers
Juveniles thrive in forest-edge style setups with dense foliage and climbing options.
🍽️ Diet & Feeding
- Staples: Gut-loaded crickets, roaches, silkworms
- Treats: Hornworms, waxworms (sparingly)
- Supplements:
- Calcium (no D3): 3x/week
- Multivitamin with D3: 2x/month
- Bee pollen: every feeding
Feed daily with prey items sized to match the distance between the chameleon’s eyes.
🧠 Behavior & Handling
- Temperament: Curious but cautious; easily stressed by overhandling
- Handling: Keep minimal—focus on observation and gentle interaction
- Socialization: Best housed solo to avoid stress and territorial behavior
Juveniles are precision hunters, using their tongue to strike prey at lightning speed
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