Veiled chameleons seem to be everywhere you would expect to find a pet chameleon and some places you wouldn’t. but it wasn’t always this way. Today I explore the origins of the veiled chameleon in captivity. Join me as I speak to the people who brought this chameleon to us!

Chamaeleo calyptratus, the veiled chameleon - this gorgeous and hardy chameleon is many people’s introduction to the fascinating world of chameleons. In this podcast series we explore their history, ecology, and husbandry. Today we learn about the taxonomy and where they are from.