Level up your Chameleon Husbandry!

Chameleon Academy Podcast

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National Geographic photographer and conservationist Jaime Rojo has spent decades capturing the beauty and fragility of the monarch butterfly. Their epic migration is one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles, but their survival is under threat. In this episode, Jaime shares how his passion for photography and conservation led him to document the monarchs’ journey. He and host Brian Lowery discuss the deeper story behind his award-winning images, one about resilience, connection, and the urgent need to protect our natural world. See Jaime's story on the monarch butterflies at his website: rojovisuals.com , and follow Brian Lowery at knowwhatyousee.com .…

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Here are my picks for the next steps for chameleon keepers to level up after they get comfortable with the basics of chameleon husbandry.

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Level up your Chameleon Husbandry!

Chameleon Academy Podcast

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published hace un año

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Here are my picks for the next steps for chameleon keepers to level up after they get comfortable with the basics of chameleon husbandry.

337 episodios

#Chameleon #Reptile #Environment #Biology #Science #Natural Sciences #Pets #Lifestyle #Animals and Pets #Podcasting Education #Strand #Lizards

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Five Commandments of Raising Chameleon Hatchlings 24:58

hace 9 días24:58

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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!

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Cage Size For Hatchling Chameleons 26:35

hace 17 días26:35

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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.

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Where to see wild chameleons 18:24

hace 24 días18:24

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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!

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How to use wild data in reptile husbandry 17:46

hace 4 weeks17:46

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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.…

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Beginner's Guide to Fighting Reptile Parasites 29:53

hace 23 weeks29:53

29:53

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.…

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Why Chameleon Keepers Should Embrace Naturalistic Enclosures 8:03

hace 23 weeks8:03

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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).…

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Choosing the best chameleon cage 38:27

hace 25 weeks38:27

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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!

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Level up your Chameleon Husbandry! 23:20

hace 26 weeks23:20

23:20

Here are my picks for the next steps for chameleon keepers to level up after they get comfortable with the basics of chameleon husbandry.

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Adding Another Chameleon? Tips for Success 19:32

hace 28 weeks19:32

19:32

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!…

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Chameleon Parasite checks as standard husbandry 21:53

hace 35 weeks21:53

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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.

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Coccidia Parasites and Chameleons 31:59

hace 36 weeks31:59

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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.

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The Forest Edge 5+5 Chameleon Cage Checklist 28:05

hace 48 weeks28:05

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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 Strand Chameleon Caging Company. Purchases of chameleon enclosures from either of these two companies make this series possible. Custom Reptile Habitats offers high end enclosures. I personally designed the Chameleon Academy Arboreal line of enclosures. These wide format enclosures facilitate bioactive and naturalistic environments. You can explore the enclosures here: https://customreptilehabitats.com/collections/official-chameleon-academy-products?sca_ref=4924022.2ddcdVif4X&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=affiliate-william-strand Dragon Strand offers mid-range cages that are fully featured designed specifically for the needs of chameleon keepers including Dragon Ledges for mounting pots/branches, a fitted drainage tray, two hydration mounts for misters, and solid and screen floor panels that can be switched out. Dragon strand cages come in both hybrid and screen versions at https://dragonstrand.com…

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Can We Change Pet Store Chameleon Care? 16:23

hace 48 weeks16:23

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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.…

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Panther Chameleon Genetic Test Update with Dr. Ben Morrill 40:53

hace 50 weeks40:53

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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.…

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Changes Ahead for the Reptile Community 25:44

hace 1 year25:44