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harm. The genuine chameleon, after whom 

 the Florida lizard is named, is one of the 

 quaintest and oddest of pets; but he is a 

 native of the Old World, and rarely seen in 

 our country. 



Another American of the family, often sent 

 from the West and South to pet lovers, is 

 called the horned toad, though he is no toad, 

 but a lizard. He is said to be an interesting 

 pet, and capable of being taught. All the 

 small members of the reptile race live upon 

 insects, and need to be kept in very warm 

 quarters. 



