Fighting Chameleon Parasites through husbandry.
Is the subject of parasites intimidating to you? The good news is that you can effectively fight parasites without knowing the difference between a nematode and a cestode or having a microscope. You don’t even have to know they are there! In my...
Another conclusion that was painful to read was that chameleon babies learned foraging behavior from being together. So they actually imply that an individually raised chameleon wouldn't figure out how to eat as well as chameleons that were forced to compete with each other for food.
There is...
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...
This thread is for the general discussion of the blog entry Why Chameleon Keepers Should Embrace Naturalistic Enclosures. Click the link to read the blog entry and then please add to the discussion here! What are your experiences taking steps towards more naturalistic, or even bioactive, keeping?
This study has conclusions that are flat out stupid. It represents a failure of critical thinking and analysis of their findings.
For example, the quote above. We know the stress colors are brighter. Yes, keeping chameleons together will get you more stress colors. And before anyone gets...
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!
If you know someone with a 3D printer I can point you in the direction of the files to print out a complete set of mending plates and all you have to do is buy 100 screws. There are a lot of plates because I made each plate less than 220mm so common 3D printers could handle them. So, yeah there...
How to select a Chameleon Cage
Getting ready to buy a chameleon cage? 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!
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This thread is for the general discussion of the blog entry Selecting the right chameleon cage. Click the link, read the blog entry, and then add to the discussion here! What were your challenges when selecting and setting up your first chameleon cage?
We try not to speak the name lest we attract the attention of the digital velociraptors that prowl his lands. But, he is known amongst these parts. Just don't make eye contact...
This is a great suggestion! Once you start monitoring the weight you get a good data point should a health concern come up. Maybe I should have a part two video...
This is the discussion for the newest blog entry about Leveling up your Chameleon Husbandry. To read the blog entry tap the tag "Blog Entry" to read the blog itself!
Once we get our chameleon cage set up and our chameleon is showing signs that they like the cage we get a boost of confidence. Good job! We know there is always room for improvement and we will always be learning, but once our chameleon has accepted the cage we have offered to it we can spare a...