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Veiled Chameleons. Life Span: Approximately 6-8 years in captivity. Size: Veiled chameleon males can reach 18-24 inches in total length (about 12 inches snout to vent length plus their tail), while females tend to be quite a bit smaller at 10-13 inches (just 4-6 inches in snout to vent length plus their tail).
The short but spectacular life cycle of the Labord's chameleon has been filmed by BBC documentary makers. The lizards live for no more than five months after hatching. They then grow rapidly until they reach maturity, when adult females develop vibrant colours to attract a mate before laying eggs and dying.