The female's casque is smaller than the males, but they are heavy bodied. The veiled chameleon is an insectivore. They have the ability to capture prey by projecting their sticky tongue. Their tongues are also used for smell and taste. They have also been observed as having a preference for certain prey types.
Green insects seem to be a favorite.
However, they are one of the few chameleons that also enjoy the taste of plants. During the breeding season, females turn from their usual light green to a blackish-green with blue and yellow spots on their bodies within 18 hours of a successful mating. Egg laying will occur between 20 - 30 days after mating. Behavior Veiled chameleons are shy in nature. Like opossums, it takes a considerable time until they feel secure enough to unfold and begin moving about again.