Five Commandments of Raising Chameleon Hatchlings
There is a lot to take in when you are planning to care for hatchling chameleons! I give you the five commandments that will get you started on a solid foundation!
Feb 22, 2025•25 min•Season 10Ep. 4
Chameleon Academy Podcast
Hosted by long time chameleon keeper and breeder, Bill Strand, the Chameleon Academy Podcast tackles subjects from basic to advanced and brings in insight from experts in the field. There is something for everyone from beginning keepers to experienced breeders. Subscribe for a weekly dose of chameleon talk!
Episodes
Cage Size For Hatchling Chameleons
What size cage should we use for chameleon hatchlings? As we evaluate our husbandry to provide an enriching life for our chameleons we need to start at how we care for them from day 1. I talk about how we should be starting off our chameleons from the moment they leave the egg.
Feb 14, 2025•27 min•Season 10Ep. 3
Where to see wild chameleons
Do you think it would be cool to see chameleons in the wild? In this podcast episode I talk about my top picks to see wild chameleons!
Feb 06, 2025•18 min•Season 10Ep. 2
How to use wild data in reptile husbandry
We need to go back to the wild source if we want to move our captive husbandry forward. But there are cautions and dangers in doing so that we need to avoid. Freshly back from Madagascar, I discuss how important wild environmental data is, the dangers in misusing it, and how to change our captive husbandry properly.
Jan 31, 2025•18 min•Season 10Ep. 1
Beginner's Guide to Fighting Reptile Parasites
We all know parasites are an issue with our captive reptiles, but not all of us have a microscope or would know what to do with one if we did. Today I am going to give you the bare bones, high level introduction to parasites that requires no previous knowledge, but will make you highly effective in fighting the parasites that want to move in on your reptile.
Sep 25, 2024•30 min•Season 9Ep. 15
Why Chameleon Keepers Should Embrace Naturalistic Enclosures
We have always been amazed when we see an enclosure set up naturalistically with thriving plant life. There is a magic in getting lost in the details of one of these environments. It is even more powerful when the chameleon is the last thing you notice because it had so well hidden itself in plain sight (as chameleons are able to do).
Sep 20, 2024•8 min•Season 9Ep. 14
Choosing the best chameleon cage
Getting ready to buy a chameleon cage? Listen here first! We often don’t think about how we are going to set things up once we get our chameleon cage. After years of doing this, I’d like to share five things that can make the difference between annoyance and smooth sailing!
Sep 06, 2024•38 min•Season 9Ep. 12
Level up your Chameleon Husbandry!
Here are my picks for the next steps for chameleon keepers to level up after they get comfortable with the basics of chameleon husbandry.
Aug 29, 2024•23 min•Season 9Ep. 11
Adding Another Chameleon? Tips for Success
Do you love keeping chameleons so much that you are thinking of adding another one to your household? We talk a lot about what you should consider if you are getting your first chameleon, but a favorite topic of mine is what you should consider if you are getting your second, third, or fourth chameleon!
Aug 22, 2024•20 min•Season 9Ep. 10
Chameleon Parasite checks as standard husbandry
Doing your own parasite checks on your chameleon has long been for advanced keepers. But there is no reason why this cannot be a part of every day chameleon husbandry for anyone with multiple chameleons.Today I am making the argument for adding fecal checks to standard husbandry.
Jun 28, 2024•22 min•Season 9Ep. 9
Coccidia Parasites and Chameleons
Coccidia is a parasite that can do great harm to your chameleon. By knowing the coccidia lifecycle we are able to device medications and strategies to eradicate it. by the end of this episode you will have a working knowledge of the coccidia parasite in the context of chameleons.
Jun 21, 2024•32 min•Season 9Ep. 8
The Forest Edge 5+5 Chameleon Cage Checklist
Evaluate your chameleons cage set-up to find what you could improve. This episode trains you on the Forest Edge 5+5 checklist which will allow you to methodically go through each item that is important to your chameleon. This is the exact system I use when I do my chameleon cage reviews on the Chameleon Academy YouTube channel. I am sharing it with you so you will be able to expertly analyze your own chameleon's cage. This video series is supported by Custom Reptile Habitats and the Dragon Stran...
Apr 01, 2024•28 min•Season 9Ep. 7
Can We Change Pet Store Chameleon Care?
What do I do to improve pet store standards for keeping chameleons? Not only are chameleons not being cared for correctly, the improper care gives the wrong message to the beginning chameleon keeper. Do we tell the pet store to up their chameleon care? Do we tell the corporation to improve their chameleon care standards? Today I discuss the the ways we can make a difference in creating a better world for captive chameleons.
Mar 30, 2024•16 min•Season 9Ep. 6
Panther Chameleon Genetic Test Update with Dr. Ben Morrill
Rare Genetics, Inc. is opening up a final round of test development for a genetic test for panther chameleon locale. This is a 35 minute conversation with Dr. Ben Morrill, who is actively working on a way to explore panther chameleon local forms using genetic material from their shed skin. We are very excited to see this go to market and future improvements as we put it out there for people to use in their projects.
Mar 15, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Changes Ahead for the Reptile Community
If you keep chameleons (or any reptile) you might feel like there is change in the air. Yes, there are some major shifts happening and it is wise that we face them head on.
Mar 02, 2024•26 min•Season 9Ep. 5
Origin and Future of Small Batch Breeding in the Chameleon Community
Quality over quantity. TC Houston started taking about small batch breeding on the Animals at Home podcast a few years ago and it started a chain reaction. I am convinced that we can make our community better by embracing these concepts.
Feb 23, 2024•51 min•Season 9Ep. 4
Dart Frogs! with Troy Goldberg
Dart frogs are a most incredible creature! And Troy Goldberg of YouTube's Troy Goldberg's garage, joins me to share how to take care of these little guys!
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 9Ep. 3
Isopods! with Rus Wilson
Rus Wilson from Aquarimax (https://www.aquarimax.com/) and I talk about what Isopods I should use for my new Custom Reptile Habitats Arboreal XL Enclosure. It has a special "forest Floor Viewing Window" and I want to have some awesome isopod action down there!!
Feb 09, 2024•44 min•Season 9Ep. 2
Changing the Future of Chameleon Breeding
Breeding chameleons is a resource consuming task if done properly. Burnout amongst chameleon breeders is common. And with that our community experience is depleted. In this episode I look at how we can use Small Batch Breeding concepts to strengthen our community and increase satisfaction for the individual keeper turned breeder.
Feb 05, 2024•31 min•Season 9Ep. 1
Starting a Panther Chameleon Breeding Project
Michael DiBoneventura joins us today to represent the perspective of a new breeder. He has a ton of experience with various reptiles throughout his life, like most of us, but he got started with Panther Chameleons by raising them individually. We discuss some of the information he used and what he looks for when sourcing animals ethically. He also talks about female management and clutch sizes that he shoots for. Great discussion!
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Evolution of Panther Chameleon Breeding with Brian Stewart
Brian Stewart is one of the long-tenure Panther Chameleon breeders I have worked with for many years. In this episode, he talks about what it was like to attempt to verify a local form in the mail before the internet, and how much easier we all have it today. He also talks about some of his breeding philosophy and preferences after having lived through and seen thousands of animals over the years. I remember when I got started in 2015 hearing about these Brian Stewart babies and how big/healthy ...
Dec 25, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Selective Breeding of Panther Chameleons
Jonathan is joined by Robbie Anderson and Bryan Long to discuss the realities of being a panther chameleon breeder and the strategies to be a good one.
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 8Ep. 34
Panther Chameleons in the Wild
Madcham.de is an invaluable website compiled by Thorsten Negro and Dr. Alex Laube. Their efforts have given us insight into the wild conditions for the chameleons that live in Madagasar. Jonathan is joined by Lee and Amanda Ready to gain insight into the locales of Panther Chameleons.
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 8Ep. 33
Panther Chameleons as a Species with Dr. Chris Anderson
Dr. Chris Anderson joins Jonathan to discuss Panther Chameleons from a scientific persceptive.
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 8Ep. 32
Can Small Batch Breeding Save Us All?
Maybe not save us all, but Small Batch Breeding could be an answer to avoiding breeder burn-out as well as possbily establishing new chameleon species in captivity. Will it work? To be determined. But you are in the right place to watch us try!
Dec 01, 2023•20 min•Season 8Ep. 30
Discussions on Breeding Panther Chameleons
Panther Chameleons have become the foundation of the growth of our chameleon community. This is the inaugural episode of the new iPardalis Podcast produced by Jonathan Hill. He introduces us to the issues and discussions surrounding the panther chameleon community.
Nov 27, 2023•51 min•Season 8Ep. 30
A New Podcast: The iPardalis Podcast by Jonathan Hill
The Chameleon Academy is now a network . I have the pleasure of introducing to you iPardalis Podcast! The iPardalis Podcast looks at the various issues facing the panther chameleon community. Host, Jonathan Hill, of iPardalis, explores genetics, natural history, ethics, and the basics of breeding panther chameleons. Through this podcast you will meet a number of community members that further the important conversations we need to have.
Nov 24, 2023•34 min•Season 8Ep. 29
Mossy Leaf-tailed Geckos with Dave Bagshaw!
One species that gets a constant love is the Mossy Leaf-tailed Gecko, Uroplatus sikorae from Madagascar. This is one of the extreme bark mimics and the camouflage is freakishly good! Not only is the coloration perfect, but the frill around their lower jaw serves to ear the typical animal shape and make the gecko appear to meld onto the branch. Yes, definitely a unique lizard that checks the boxes to be adored by people attracted to chameleons! Today I talk with Dave Bagshaw about the Mossy Leaf-...
Nov 10, 2023•52 min•Season 8Ep. 28
The Namaqua Chameleon with Brett Hanson
Of the more than 200 species of chameleons, none breaks the mold like the Namaqua chameleon. They don't climb and they run across sand dunes. Brett Hanson shares what it is like working with and reproducing Chamaeleo namaquensis , the Namaqua Chameleon.
Oct 27, 2023•39 min•Season 8Ep. 27
Grasshoppers as Chameleon Feeder Insects with Dean Missimer
Dean Missimer wants to help us give our chameleons a more natural diet. To this end he is breeding grasshoppers, beetles, and other insects that match what is found in the gut of wild chameleons. Listen in as he talks about grasshoppers as a chameleon feeder insect!
Oct 19, 2023•44 min•Season 8Ep. 26
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