Chameleon Academy Podcast

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Vitamin Imbalance in Chameleons Apr 10, 2020

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Today Dr. Rob Coke, Head of Veterinary Care at the San Antonio Zoo, comes on and helps expose us to vitamins A and D3 and the signs of overdose and deficiency.

What Sunken-In Chameleon Eyes Mean Apr 09, 2020

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Chameleon eyes are a great resource for us gauging the health status of our chameleons. Sunken eyes are a huge red flag and the chameleon needs immediate attention. But what kind of attention is needed? Yes, we need to figure out what it means! And today I discuss possibilities.

What Closed Chameleon Eyes Mean Apr 08, 2020

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The chameleon's eyes are one of the most significant gauges of chameleon health - both physical and emotional. Today I discuss what closed eyes can mean.

What a Gaping Chameleon Means Apr 07, 2020

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When we are trying to figure out what is happening with a chameleon remotely (over social media) we need to ask important questions. Today I go over what to ask if some one has a chameleon that is gaping. It can mean many things and it is our job to come to the correct conclusion!

Female Veiled Chameleon Feeding Apr 06, 2020

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We are making progress in our drive to determine the feeding schedule and husbandry to maintain healthy female veiled chameleons through their lives - especially including egg laying. By controlling their diet and conditions we can reign in their body's enthusiasm for making eggs. By providing greater than ideal conditions their body creates more eggs than are healthy. Today I share progress made by Mari Joki from Finland.

Spring and outdoor chameleon basking Apr 05, 2020

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The seasons are warming up for those of us in the Northern hemisphere and it is time to think about getting your chameleon some natural sunlight. I share some experience and advice to have that happen safely.

Crossbreeding Chameleons - should we? Apr 04, 2020

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There are a number of issues to consider when answering the question about crossbreeding in the chameleon world. There are many strong opinions out there. I give my opinion, but also present the consideration so you can make your own decision.

Three New Calumma Species with Dr. Mark Scherz Apr 03, 2020

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Welcome back to part two of my conversation with Mark Scherz as we get deep into the three newly described species that a team of scientists just described. Mark was part of that team and is giving us an insight into their findings. I invite you to sit back and get a guided tour of these species from one of the paper's authors.

Advice to enthusiastic beginners Apr 02, 2020

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I am asked what I would share as I look back on my years of experience in the chameleon community. I talk about what I would tell people who are enthusiastic and are looking forward to what they could do in their chameleon future.

Screen Walking Chameleons Apr 01, 2020

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Your chameleon is showing signs of discontentment. It is walking the screen walls or top and seems to want to be somewhere else. What could be the problem? In today's episode I discuss various possibilities. In the end it is up to each one of us to unravel the mystery within our unique conditions and our unique chameleon.

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