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And we're back folks! So happy to be putting together the outdoor enclosure for another summer. Temps looking good for Cryo to come out this weekend! The Mandeville selection this year was a bit rough but it should fill out. The clematis is going crazy already.

Hello, anyone know if you can calibrate a solar meter? My meter consistently reads much lower UVI than the weather forecast in my area. I know atmospheric conditions come into play but I'm measuring in direct sun at mid day... If the weather forecast says UVI 9 my meter reads no more than 5...

I am so excited to setup my planter box enclosure for the summer! I got super lucky and found a nice mandevilla that should fill out the cage instantly once planted. The clematis is going crazy this year and is growing over the top of the cage for more sun protection. More photos to come once...

What if we all start putting chameleonacademy.com or Neptune the chameleon stickers on the chameleon cages at our local Petco. This could ideally be done with the permission of the store but I'm not opposed to guerilla tactics lol. I think it would encourage shoppers to go to the website and...

Before I start... Disclaimer wild caught chameleons should only be considered by experienced keepers ideally with the intention of breeding... With that out of the way I have been working with chameleons on and off since the late 90s... I have had some wild caught experience but want to get...

There is a very encouraging trend going on in the forums lately! So pleased to see so many new keepers on here recently asking questions, researching and setting up and testing enclosures well in advance of getting their chameleon. This means so much to our community and the lives of the...

I wouldn't suggest this with all chameleons. However I am feeding 2-3 prey items every other day with LOD lightly dusted on every feeding. Have been doing this for about 8 months, No signs of over supplementation. UVB is about 2.5uvi at basking. I like the results so far...

Hopefully we see real action by 2030. I was happy to see Madagascar, Tanzania and Kenya on the list of nations agreeing to reverse deforestation. We all know how important these countries are for chameleon conservation. https://ukcop26.org/glasgow-leaders-declaration-on-forests-and-land-use/

Hello, Cryo typically sheds every month and a half or so, and is definitely slowing down as he is now 18 months old. About a month ago he shed a small section around the base of his tail and some on the back legs and then stopped. His head has looked ready to shed since then. I know chams...

Anyone else totally spoil their chameleon with an indoor AND outdoor cage? Bioactive planter box design outdoors and floating garden with drainage tray indoors. Moving one back and forth was not possible so 2 Cages for one chameleon it is!

There are many methods to achieve this and dragon ledges are the best option by far, but for you DIY folk out there this is how I do it. @Beman thought this method was unique so would be happy to share. The goals of this method is to have all the weight of branches and potted live plants...

Heavily Planted outdoor cages allow a chameleons natural behavior to bloom. This includes basking in the morning and hunting and hiding in the dense vegetation during the day. The rare sightings make it all the more spectacular.

Finally got a Solarmeter 6.5r and boy is it fun. Using a quad t5 fixture with 3 6500k bulbs and 1 Arcadia 12% I am getting 2.5 UVI at basking site and pretty much all over the top area of the cage about 6 inches from top of screen. The fixture is on legs about 3.5 inches above screen. A bit...

I have been relying heavily on wild caught feeders this summer. I threw in a couple big green grasshoppers into the cage and checked a couple hours later... The grasshoppers were eaten by the cham but had enough time to eat a large portion of my Maranta prayer plant leaves. Anyone else have...

The mandavilla did amazing this year. So happy with the chameleon academy planter box idea!

Hello, Has anyone done any research on panther chameleon tail lengths? I am anecdotaly seeing a wide variation of tail lengths on social media. My Nosy Be has a much shorter tail than a typical panther and is actually shorter than his body. Tail is approx 5.5 inches and SVL is approx 6...

Hello, Does anyone know if anyone is breeding furcifer oustaleti in the U.S. ? I know they are invasive in Florida and I know they are very common in Madagascar which makes me wonder why they aren't more commonly available captive bred. I had one in early 2000s from kammerflage before they...

Anyone have any recommendations on how an individual can help the dire conservation situation in Madagascar? How does one get involved or donate to the cause to stop the spread of slash and burn agriculture due to out of control population growth?

Hello, Does anyone have experience using a garden hose filter (typically used to grow organic plants) such as this or a similar product...

I have seen numerous caging pictures using the zoo med dual bulb deep dome fixture but only one heat bulb... why is this? Thanks!