Blue Tongue Skink vs Veiled Chameleon
Side-by-side care comparison to help you choose.
| Blue Tongue Skink | Veiled Chameleon | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner | Advanced |
| Adult size | 18-24 inches | 12-24 inches |
| Lifespan | 15-20 years | 4-8 years |
| Min enclosure | 40 gallon / 48x18x18 inches (4x2x2 ft recommended) | 24x24x48 inches (screen enclosure) |
| Basking temp | 95-105°F | 85-95°F |
| Humidity | 40-60% (higher for Indonesian species) | 50-70% |
| UVB | Yes - T5 HO 5.0 or 6% UVB (Ferguson zone 2-3) | Yes - T5 HO 5.0 or 6% UVB (Ferguson zone 3-4) |
| Diet | Omnivorous: insects (crickets, roaches, worms), dark leafy greens, vegetables, and occasional fruit or snail. Juveniles daily, adults every other day. | Insectivorous: gut-loaded crickets, roaches, etc. dusted with calcium and multivitamin; juveniles daily, adults every other day. |