Jackson’s Chameleon

Jackson’s Chameleon (Trioceros jacksonii xantholophus) is best suited to being a visual pet and watching them is captivating. It is amazing to see them move with their rocking gait, as if to mimic the twigs of a tree or bush. Watching them eat and the speed at which their tongue darts from their mouths to catch prey, is astounding. And as with almost any chameleon, they can also change their colors to help with camouflaging and hunting. Jackson’s chameleon, Trioceros jacksonii, husbandry guide from the experts at Swell Reptiles, covering housing, heating, lighting and more.

The Jackson’s Chameleon is an arboreal reptile originating from East Africa, where it inhabits rain forest and mountainous regions. It is usually identifiable by the horns on the nose, though these are only seen in the males and depend on the subspecies. They are typically shades of green with yellow around the face and often have mottled darker patterns on the body. Though they can be timid, this species can usually be tamed and handled, although chameleons, in general, can have mood swings on occasion.