Fischer's two-horned chameleon (Kinyongia fischeri)
Chameleons · Difficulty: Intermediate
Key facts and care guidance for Fischer's two-horned chameleon (Kinyongia fischeri) (origin: Tanzania – the Nguru and Ukaguru Mountains). Adult size around 25–35 cm total length. Life expectancy 4–7 years. The values below are carefully researched guidance.
Short answers
Fischer's two-horned chameleon: How big does the enclosure need to be?
60×60×100 cm (mesh / height).
Fischer's two-horned chameleon: What temperature does it need?
Daytime 20–27 °C, basking spot 29 °C, at night 14–18 °C.
Fischer's two-horned chameleon: Does it need UVB lighting?
UVB: Essential (UVB 5.0–10.0).
Fischer's two-horned chameleon: How long do they live?
Life expectancy: 4–7 years.
Fischer's two-horned chameleon: Is it suitable for beginners?
Rather not – it is considered an intermediate species (difficulty: Intermediate).
Climate
- Daytime temperature
- 20–27 °C
- Night temperature
- 14–18 °C
- Basking spot
- 29 °C
- Humidity
- 70–90 %
- UVB
- Essential (UVB 5.0–10.0)
Enclosure
- Minimum size
- 60×60×100 cm (mesh / height)
- Substrate
- Coco humus, dense planting, branches, a rain system
Feeding
- Food
- House crickets, crickets, roaches, wax moths
- Feeding interval
- daily to every other day
Key facts
- Adult size
- 25–35 cm total length
- Life expectancy
- 4–7 years
- Origin
- Tanzania – the Nguru and Ukaguru Mountains
- Protection status
- CITES II
- Brumation
- A cooler spell of 8–10 weeks
- Cohabitation
- Keep them singly. Chameleons are pronounced loners, and even the mere sight of another of their kind means constant stress — you can see it in dark colouring, refusal to feed and weakened defences. Males fight in earnest, and females are harassed by males. So screen neighbouring enclosures from each other as well. For breeding, introduce the female briefly, stay with them and separate them again afterwards.
Notes
The "true" Fischer's – animals traded under that name are usually K. multituberculata or K. tavetana. When buying, ask specifically about the correct identification.
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Related species
- Adolf Friedrich's chameleon (Kinyongia adolfifriderici) – Expert
- Böhme's two-horned chameleon (Kinyongia boehmei) – Expert
- Carpenter's chameleon (Kinyongia carpenteri) – Expert
- Taveta two-horned chameleon (Kinyongia tavetana) – Intermediate
- Magombera chameleon (Kinyongia magomberae) – Expert
- Matschie's two-horned chameleon (Kinyongia matschiei) – Intermediate
- Strange-nosed chameleon (Kinyongia xenorhina) – Expert
- Sharp-nosed chameleon (Kinyongia oxyrhina) – Intermediate
What you need to start
To keep Fischer's two-horned chameleon (Kinyongia fischeri) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (60×60×100 cm (mesh / height)), substrate (Coco humus, dense planting, branches, a rain 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.
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Last updated: 9 October 2026 · Editor: Reptoria editorial team · Sources include: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinyongia_fischeri, https://reptile-database.reptarium.cz/species?genus=Kinyongia&species=fischeri
All values are non-binding guidance and do not replace expert advice. Research thoroughly from several sources before acquiring and keeping an animal, and observe the applicable law (species and animal protection in particular).