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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 veiled chameleon has a large, tall casque, or helmet-like structure on the top of their head. 1  It is present in both males and females, though it is larger in males and it aids in steering water that falls onto their heads into their mouths. 2  Chameleons like to climb high up off the ground to the height is of utmost importance.