# Carpet chameleon — care routine

Furcifer lateralis

## Before arrival

- [ ] Plan daily drinking provision and female laying needs even if no breeding is intended.
- [ ] Wildform proposes 60 × 45 × 90 cm or larger for one adult, with bushy cover, varied branch angles and drained substrate. The breeder used smaller glass terrariums; the larger proposal requires its own climate checks.
- [ ] Run and record the completed habitat through daytime and overnight conditions before arrival.

## Routine checks

- [ ] Check drinking droplets, drainage, branch security and the animal without forcing it into view.

## Regular care and records

- [ ] Review measured UV, night cooling and female substrate/laying provision.

## When to seek help

- [ ] Monitor eyes, grip, body condition and female laying behaviour. Prolonged straining, weakness or daytime eye closure needs a reptile vet.
- [ ] Arrange appropriate professional assessment for injury, sudden decline or repeated care problems.

## Sources

- Carpet chameleon information and care — Frank Payne (Reptiles Magazine): https://reptilesmagazine.com/carpet-chameleon-information-and-care/

Read the full care guide and the cautions for your animal: https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/carpet-chameleon/