How sticky is the chameleon's tongue?

A thick, honey-like adhesive at the tip of a chameleon's tongue lets it bring its prey to its mouth after snagging it, scientists discover. read more

Several mechanisms have been proposed: suction, stickiness, or a velcro-like bond between a rough surface on the chameleon's tongue and that of its meal, which can weigh a third as much as the predator itself. On Monday, scientists in Belgium and France said the answer was sticky mucus on the tongue tip. read more

Chameleons’ Secret Hunting Weapon: Super-Sticky Mucus A thick, honey-like adhesive at the tip of a chameleon’s tongue lets it bring its prey to its mouth after snagging it, scientists discover. Watch: Chameleon tongues pack quite a punch. read more

The chameleons tongue is so effective not just because it's sticky and ridiculously fast but because it consists of a ball like shape on the end ( I'm not sure of this being synonymous with any species other than the veiled chameleon) which partially surrounds it's prey upon impact effectively covering a larger surface area, therefore gripping it much easier. read more