Chameleon sexes | 台北市立動物園資訊網

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In veiled chameleons (Chamaeleo calyptratus) it is very easy to see if you are dealing with a male or female. Since they are born the males will have spurs on its hind legs. These spurs are on the back of their feet, between the two parts of the toes and is facing backwards. These spurs are just a little bump but help the males stabilize when mating. The back and front feet of female chameleons all look the same and they have no spurs.

When veiled chameleons are older it can be even easier to see if you are dealing with a male or female chameleon. The males are larger, with a larger casque (crest on their head). Males often also show more strong coloration and more aggressive colors. The female is able to do the same color changes as the male, but is less easily inclined to.