Chameleon Academy Podcast

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Ep 23: Apartment Chameleons & Low Profile Chameleon Keeping Apr 29, 2016

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This week, I'd like to talk about keeping chameleons in small spaces such as an apartment or a bedroom. Many of us fall in love with chameleons before we are out of our parent's house or are living in apartments, condominiums, or Townhomes where other people are quite close. You have the passion, but having to coordinate that passion with overlapping living spaces is not always easy.

Ep 22: T. Quadricornis, the Four-horned Chameleon Apr 22, 2016

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Four different breeders give their insight into the care of Trioceros quadricornis, the Four-horned Chameleon. They may no longer be imported, but there are enough clutches incubating that a new generation of quad breeders will have enough to keep this species going in captivity, at least for the near future.

Ep 21: South African Dwarf Chameleons Apr 15, 2016

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One of the most exciting events in the chameleon world is the recent availability of South African Dwarf Chameleons, such as Bradypodion thamnobates, to hobbyists. These finger sized,colorful live bearers are hardy and full of character. Join us as the world's top breeder of Bradypodion, Seth Bredenkamp, introduces us to this wonderful group of chameleons.

Ep 20: Dr. Chris Anderson on Chameleon Conservation Apr 08, 2016

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Dr. Chris Anderson discusses life as a chameleon research scientist and hobbyist. We talk about chameleon conservation and how the chameleon community can be part of conservation projects.

Ep 19: Chameleon Quarantine Apr 01, 2016

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Listen in as Alec O'Brien leads us through basics of the quarantine procedure for chameleons. When bringing a new chameleon home it is important that you put them through a quarantine whether wild caught or captive bred. This allows you to test for parasites and watch for disease to ensure you do not introduce pathogens to your collection.

Ep 18: Wild Caught Chameleons & Acclimation Mar 25, 2016

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Wild caught chameleons come with their own special challenges. Listen in as we go over deciding whether a wild caught vs. captive bred is best for you. If you need a new chameleon for a breeding group then we go over the selection process and acclimation steps.

Ep 17: Jackson's Chameleons Mar 18, 2016

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From the dinosaur-like horns to the live birth to the gentle personality, the Jackson's Chameleon is one of the most fascinating of the chameleon species. In this episode we discuss bringing one of these wonderful creatures into your home.

Ep 16: Outdoor Chameleon Keeping Mar 11, 2016

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Exposing your chameleon to natural sunlight brings great health benefits. You can accomplish this in your husbandry as simply as moving your indoor cage out to the patio for a couple hours or as in depth as building a permanent outdoor cage. Building outdoor cages is great fun and few things are as impressive as a healthy chameleon in a well planted outdoor cage!

Ep 15: Stick Insects with Nick Barta Mar 04, 2016

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Stick insects are one of the most fascinating of the insects chameleon keepers use as feeders. Whether you use them as feeders or, like the rest of us, find that we'd rather keep them as pets, you'll find out here how to take care of them. From the bizarre Australian Stick Insect to the huge Green Bean Insect to the cryptic leaf insect, you'll find no end to the wonder of stick insects!

Ep 14: Carpet Chameleons with Kevin Stanford Feb 26, 2016

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Carpet chameleons are a small species from Madagascar that are named for the intricately beautiful patterns they show. This species has the characteristic of being one of the few where the female is more colorful than the male. Breeding these jewels was, at one time, problematic and there were only brief pockets of success in the community. Kevin Stanford has spearheaded the effort for breeding success and is now working with 6th Captive Generation specimens.

While forward movement is always built on the backs of those who have gone before us and is fanned by those who work with us, there is often one person whose efforts become a catalyst for the community. In carpet chameleons, that has been Kevin Stanford. In this episode we talk with Kevin about his methods for successfully breeding carpet chameleons and his journey to get to this point.

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