Camouflage is a common strategy used by reptiles to avoid predation. Many reptiles have evolved coloration and patterns that allow them to blend in with their environment. For example, the common chameleon has a variety of colors and patterns that allow it to blend in with its surroundings.

What Do Reptiles Use to Camouflage? Reptiles mainly use pigmented containing cells called chromatophores in a specific orientation for color change which is sometimes referred to as the dermal chromatophore component. There are different kinds of chromatophores depending on the species.