Bearded Dragon vs Panther Chameleon
Side-by-side care comparison to help you choose.
| Bearded Dragon | Panther Chameleon | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner | Advanced |
| Adult size | 18-24 inches | 15-20 inches |
| Lifespan | 10-15 years | 5-8 years |
| Min enclosure | 40 gallon (36x18x18 inches) | 48x24x24 inches (screen enclosure recommended) |
| Basking temp | 95-105°F | 85-95°F |
| Humidity | 30-40% | 50-70% |
| UVB | Yes - T5 HO 10.0 or 12% UVB (Ferguson zone 3-4) | Yes - T5 HO 5.0/6% (Ferguson zone 3) |
| Diet | Juveniles: daily insects (crickets, roaches) and greens; Adults: 80% vegetables (collard, mustard greens, squash) and 20% insects every other day. | Insectivorous: gut-loaded crickets, roaches, worms; juveniles daily, adults every other day; dust with calcium+D3 and multivitamin. |