Hi and congratulations on having a beautiful girl veiled chameleon. These little sweeties are near and dear to my heart, and I’ve learned from some of the very best keepers on the forum how to care for them and effectively manage their reproductive health. Now I’m passing that knowledge on to you, so that you enjoy your little beauty for many years to come.
Veiled chameleons need to grow up and reproduce quickly, since in the wild they have a very limited life span. Our girls can reach...
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Here is where we continue the conversations started on the various Chameleon Academy outreach efforts. The current schedule is
Instagram Live 5PM Pacific on Tuesdays
Chameleons & Coffee Live 12 Noon, on Saturday
and if you want to join me in doing feeder chores and fruit fly cultures then there is a hang out on instagram Live 5PM Pacific on Sundays
Every Friday there is a podcast released on either the Chameleon Academy Podcast or the Panther Chameleon Podcast and the discussion continues...
Some inspirational thoughts for free ranging
First, our living room is a large, bright (views on both sides) and pet free living room without small children walking around.
Second, the free-range area is at exact the same spot as where a Reptibreeze XL (24´x24´x48´) stood.
Many assume free-range as a large area you create for your chameleon and that´s probably why keepers don´t think about it. My thoughts about it, is creation a natural environment without being ´caged´. Sure, there will...
My first prototype
I was planning on using Exo-terra Nano glass cages for my baby cages but the supply chain issues we are all too familiar with made me get creative. Forum member, MeruJack, who I all but stalked on here when I was getting started used Nanos for her baby jacks and she had a great success rate. I wanted to duplicate that. The Nanos retain a good amount of humidity but have enough ventilation to prevent stagnation. They also hold a small potted plant well. She used 2...
The Philosophy of Gutloading
Acknowledgements
I would like to thank Anthony Herrel and Walter Tapondjou for their helpful advice on where to look for relevant papers.
1. Introduction
Recently, it was suggested to me that our current gutloading practices might be wrong-headed. In particular, I was told that because chameleons cannot digest much of the plant material we are feeding our bugs, that they derive no benefit from our sometimes-monumental gutloading efforts. This struck me as odd...
Introduction to Bio-Activity:
As of recent times, a lot of folks have been asking questions, and for guides on Bio-active Enclosures. How to set them up, how to drain them, how they work, why they work. I figured it was good and Time, that someone sat down and made a Guide! I have been meaning to do so for Years, but never found the time, until now! In this guide we will try and cover all of those aspects, in some detail.
This is the first of a Series, of Articles. meant to be an...
If you want a place in the Forum Calendar or a shiny medal next to your avatar there are some basic things you will have to do. First understand what the contest is looking for pictures that will ultimately go into the calendar. Nobody wants to be distracted by your fingernails, dirty or painted, when they want to enjoy a chameleon. This is how to go for the win.
Use Good Equipment
Beg, borrow or steal (don't steal, stealing is bad) a decent camera or phone with a decent camera. You will...
There are a number of ways to transport your chameleon to reduce stress. Whenever your chameleon needs to go in the car to the vet, or when you're moving, it can be nerve-wracking to make sure they are going to be okay during the stressful journey. Though chameleons have specific long term needs they can tolerate short periods of minimal needs, such as during transportation of short durations. Basking and UVB aren't needed, nor is food or water. The most stress-free travel method I have...
I'm always trying to find these links for people. Now anyone who is interested in knowing more about Jacksons chameleons can find them here.
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This is the caresheet from this site if you haven't seen it and you want to take care of a Jackson's Chameleon read it. https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/caresheets/jacksons/
An alternate care sheet from the Chameleon Academy also very good
https://chameleonacademy.com/the-jacksons-chameleon-trioceros-jacksonii/
Article on the three...
Welcome to another installment of our World Chameleon Species Tour! Today we are in the Cameroon highlands with Trioceros pfefferi.
Natural History:
Trioceros pfefferi is a small size chameleon around the size of a carpet chameleon. It is listed as living between 1100m to 1900m by the IUCN, but there is an anecdotal report of them occurring higher by a trapper. Regardless of the upper range, T. pfefferi will need the typical montane conditions of a cool day and a nighttime drop. T...
Of course, all animals require water to survive, and it isn't as simple as placing a bowl in the bottom and calling it a day. In fact, with most chameleons this will have little, if any benefit. Most chain pet stores display their chameleons with a water bowl, and this can be misleading to the new keeper. As with the display of any animals in stores, they are in temporary enclosures that do not reflect the optimal conditions for success. I warn against using waterfalls and fountains in...
So here are some links and things to know about the Chameleon Forums. For newcomers as well as some seasoned members there could be some features that you don't know exist, or just cant seem to find them when you need them.
First off the resources page...
https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/
Probably the most common thing referenced here is the link to the caresheets...
https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/caresheets/
This is a must read for any new keeper. Many of the topics here will...
Intestinal Parasites are common in chameleons and other reptiles. Wild caught chameleons have a reputation of having intestinal parasites..although this is true , parasites can effect Captive bred as well as Wild caught Chameleon.
A chameleon may have parasites but not show any symptoms until they have advanced too far.. Early detection is key! That is why it is recommended to have a fecal exam every 6 month to a year so you can treat for the parasites before they get out of hand...
I free range my chameleons so I really have to pay close attention to when it’s time to lay eggs. I think one of the most important things is to have a gram scale and weigh her once a week. If she's gaining and you are still feeding the same amount of food then I figure she must have eggs. You can buy a gram scale cheap on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Digital-Diet-Food-kitchen-scale-weigh-grams-and-ounces-Free-USPS-Shipping-/221120537715?pt=Small_Kitchen_Appliances_US&hash=item337bcfa473...