Simon says: "Let's meet the common chameleon (Chamaeleo chamaeleon)"
The common chameleon (Chamaeleo chamaeleon)
Lizards represent the largest group of reptiles in Israel, which is home to approximately 100 different reptile species!
The common chameleon is one of them, & is found in scrublands, pine forests, coastal plains (& even urban gardens), for example the Carmel Range, western Galilee, Hula Valley & the Sharon region.
They love bushes & trees, particularly pistachio, oak & tamarisk, where they move slowly & stealthily.
Strict carnivores, their diet includes flies, grasshoppers, crickets & caterpillars. They catch them using a sticky, accordion-like tongue that shoots out in 0.07 seconds - & which is longer than their entire body length.
The common chameleon is one of them, & is found in scrublands, pine forests, coastal plains (& even urban gardens), for example the Carmel Range, western Galilee, Hula Valley & the Sharon region.
They love bushes & trees, particularly pistachio, oak & tamarisk, where they move slowly & stealthily.
Strict carnivores, their diet includes flies, grasshoppers, crickets & caterpillars. They catch them using a sticky, accordion-like tongue that shoots out in 0.07 seconds - & which is longer than their entire body length.
Contrary to popular belief, they don't change colour just to "blend in." In Israel, they shift between green, brown, yellow & even dark gray to regulate temperature, communicate mood, & yes - to hide from birds, snakes & rival males. Each colour change happens in under 20 seconds!
Spotting one in the wild is rare & magical - although I have seen one in our garden!
Let Imagine Israel Tours take you off the beaten path to discover creatures most tourists never see.
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Let Imagine Israel Tours take you off the beaten path to discover creatures most tourists never see.
#ImagineIsraelTours #ChameleonsOfIsrael #IsraelWildlife #ReptileLovers #CamouflageKing #IsraelNatureSpots #CarmelMountain #GalileeNature #ChameleonHabitat #WildIsrael #hulavalley #floraandfauna #tourisrael #touringisrael #simonostertourguide
At Imagine Israel Tours we love to notice not just the big moments of history, but also the small details of nature that make Israel unique.
My name is Simon. I've lived in Israel for 20 years & I'm a Tour Guide - originally from the UK - with a brand new, Hyundai Tucson, a luxury 5-seater touring vehicle, fully licensed & insured to carry passengers.
I'm a qualified first-aider & carry a full first aid kit with me at all times.
I have experience driving & guiding all over Israel as an independent tour guide & have been certified as the Amazon Tour Guide for online virtual tours in the North of Israel. I’m an accredited guide for Israel’s National Parks.🌳
- as well as being a coach tour guide for cruise ship passengers coming into Haifa & Ashdod.🚢
(Front-facing toddler car seat, baby car seat, wheelchair &/or 'Rollator' with seat available on request).
My prices include:
*admission fees to many sites
*comprehensive liability insurance
*fuel
*tolls
*car parking
*snacks
*water
*a unique souvenir of your tour with me
Payments accepted via Revolut, credit cards, bank transfer & PayPal.
I can offer tours to suit young & older - from tiny tots, to those who need a more gentle pace, without too much hiking or climbing!
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Please don't hesitate to phone/WhatsApp +972 54 2390412 if I can help plan your tour, or by email: imagineisrael8@gmail.com
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