Böhme's two-horned chameleon (Kinyongia boehmei)

Short answers

Böhme's two-horned chameleon: How big does the enclosure need to be?

45×45×90 cm.

Böhme's two-horned chameleon: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 20–26 °C, basking spot 28 °C, at night 15–18 °C.

Böhme's two-horned chameleon: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Essential (UVB 5.0).

Böhme's two-horned chameleon: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 4–6 years.

Böhme's two-horned chameleon: Is it suitable for beginners?

No – better suited to experienced keepers (difficulty: Expert).

Climate

Daytime temperature

20–26 °C

Night temperature

15–18 °C

Basking spot

28 °C

Humidity

70–85 %

UVB

Essential (UVB 5.0)

Enclosure

Minimum size

45×45×90 cm

Substrate

Densely planted, fine twigs, a drip system

Feeding

Food

Small insects (flies, micro crickets)

Feeding interval

adults every other day

Key facts

Adult size

15–20 cm

Life expectancy

4–6 years

Origin

The Taita Hills, Kenya – montane forest, endemic

Protection status

CITES II

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

Keep singly. The species is strongly territorial and kept separately; keeping animals together often leads to aggression and constant stress. Put together only briefly for mating. Hatchlings can be kept singly or in small groups under observation at first.

Notes

A small montane chameleon; the male has two forward-pointing horns. A very small range – buy only with clean proof of captive breeding.

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What you need to start

To keep Böhme's two-horned chameleon (Kinyongia boehmei) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (45×45×90 cm), substrate (Densely planted, fine twigs, a drip system), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.