How Beginners Choose a Chameleon Breeder
Chameleon Academy Podcast with Bill Strand
Release Date: 07/21/2023
Coccidia Parasites and Chameleons
Chameleon Academy Podcast with Bill Strand
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
Chameleon Academy Podcast with Bill Strand
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...
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Can We Change Pet Store Chameleon Care?
Chameleon Academy Podcast with Bill Strand
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
Chameleon Academy Podcast with Bill Strand
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
Chameleon Academy Podcast with Bill Strand
If you keep chameleons (or any reptile) you might feel like there is change in the air. Yes, there are some major shifts happening and it is wise that we face them head on.
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Origin and Future of Small Batch Breeding in the Chameleon Community
Chameleon Academy Podcast with Bill Strand
Quality over quantity. TC Houston started taking about small batch breeding on the Animals at Home podcast a few years ago and it started a chain reaction. I am convinced that we can make our community better by embracing these concepts.
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Dart Frogs! with Troy Goldberg
Chameleon Academy Podcast with Bill Strand
Dart frogs are a most incredible creature! And Troy Goldberg of YouTube's Troy Goldberg's garage, joins me to share how to take care of these little guys!
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Isopods! with Rus Wilson
Chameleon Academy Podcast with Bill Strand
Rus Wilson from Aquarimax (https://www.aquarimax.com/) and I talk about what Isopods I should use for my new Custom Reptile Habitats Arboreal XL Enclosure. It has a special "forest Floor Viewing Window" and I want to have some awesome isopod action down there!!
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Changing the Future of Chameleon Breeding
Chameleon Academy Podcast with Bill Strand
Breeding chameleons is a resource consuming task if done properly. Burnout amongst chameleon breeders is common. And with that our community experience is depleted. In this episode I look at how we can use Small Batch Breeding concepts to strengthen our community and increase satisfaction for the individual keeper turned breeder.
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Starting a Panther Chameleon Breeding Project
Chameleon Academy Podcast with Bill Strand
Michael DiBoneventura joins us today to represent the perspective of a new breeder. He has a ton of experience with various reptiles throughout his life, like most of us, but he got started with Panther Chameleons by raising them individually. We discuss some of the information he used and what he looks for when sourcing animals ethically. He also talks about female management and clutch sizes that he shoots for. Great discussion!
info_outlineYou know how to breed chameleons, but how do you get chosen from the myriad of breeders the customer has options of? Today I take a look at what is important to start your breeding business.
On the Panther Chamelen Podcast I released an eipsode on how to choose a chameleon breeder. That was talking to the newcomer trying to make heads or tails of all the names. I replay this episode, but come at it from the perspective of the new breeder. How can you present yourself in the best possible way so that the newcomers will find you and see that you are a great choice?