Carpet Chameleon (chamaeleo lateralis) Carpet Chameleons, also known as Jeweled Chameleons, vary greatly in size according to their subspecies. There are currently three known subspecies of Carpet Chameleons, which are Chamaeleo lateralis lateralis, C. l. moderatus, and C. l. major. The C. l. lateralis subspecies grows to a maximum of about 6 inches in total length, while individuals of the C. l. major subspecies can grow to over twice that size, up to 14 inches. The C. l. moderatus subspecies is not as popular as the other two, but is believed to grow to about 8-10 inches in total length. Carpet Chameleons have very bright and interesting color patterns that range greatly between individuals. The males are usually bright green, with occasional blues, whites, and yellows throughout their bodies. They have a single white lateral stripe on both sides of their bodies. Females share similar colors as the males in their rest colors, but take on a black body with yellow, green, red, orange, and blue spots and stripes while gravid or unreceptive towards males. The C. l. lateralis subspecies have brighter and more vibrant coloration than the larger