Adding Another Chameleon? Tips for Success
Chameleon Academy Podcast with Bill Strand
Release Date: 08/22/2024
The Path Through Learning about Chameleons
Chameleon Academy Podcast with Bill Strand
What actually matters when you're starting with chameleons? Not the nice-to-know stuff, but the fundamentals that determine whether you succeed or struggle. In this episode, I walk you through the six core priorities that will carry you through your first year, from setting up your cage before your chameleon arrives to finding an exotic vet NOW (not during an emergency). I'll also cover the most common beginning mistakes—the ones that cost you money, stress, and sometimes your chameleon's health. Things like bringing your chameleon home before the cage is ready, cutting corners on equipment...
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The Challenge of Learning About Chameleons
Chameleon Academy Podcast with Bill Strand
Starting with chameleons has never been more overwhelming. You're drowning in contradictory advice from social media, TikTok, and now AI—all delivered with equal confidence. How do you know who to trust when the beginner sounds more authoritative than the expert? In this episode, Bill explores why the beginner experience feels so chaotic in 2025, introduces the "information firehose problem," and gives you explicit permission to NOT understand everything right away. This is Part 1 of a two-part series on the start of the Chameleon Keeper's Journey. If you're feeling lost, confused, or like...
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The Chameleon Keeper's Journey
Chameleon Academy Podcast with Bill Strand
Every chameleon keeper moves through three stages: learning the fundamentals, understanding your unique path, and eventually passing knowledge forward to others. In this episode, I map the entire chameleon keeper's journey—from the panic of keeping your first chameleon alive, through the exploration of finding your own approach, to the fulfillment of giving back to the community. If you are interested in joining the December 6 hour live marathon season finale, check out the Chameleon Academy Live Youtube channel!
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Feeding Mini-Chameleons
Chameleon Academy Podcast with Bill Strand
Small Chameleons eat small food! Today we take a look at some of the unexpected challenges of feeding mini-chameleons!
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Lighting Mini Chameleons
Chameleon Academy Podcast with Bill Strand
Dr. Michael Nash speaks to us about the challenges setting up the lighting for Mini-chameleons!
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Hydrating Mini Chameleons
Chameleon Academy Podcast with Bill Strand
Dr. Michael Nash is back on the Mini Chameleon Podcast with some essential discussion on keeping your mini chameleons properly hydrated! He shares his extensive keeping and breeding husbandry to ensure even the smallest chameleons receive the best care.
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Mini-Chameleon Podcast host, Dr. Michael Nash
Chameleon Academy Podcast with Bill Strand
Bill Strand introduces Dr. Michael Nash to discuss the launch of the Mini Chameleon Podcast! Hear about their excitement for the new show and what listeners can anticipate from future episodes.
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Enclosures for Mini-Chameleons
Chameleon Academy Podcast with Bill Strand
Join Dr. Michael Nash as he talks about enclosures for for mini-chameleons!
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The Bifidus Chameleon Breeding Project
Chameleon Academy Podcast with Bill Strand
A number of Chameleon Academy memerbs are starting a fun project with a rare chamleeon species from Madagascar, Furcifer bifidus. Listen in on how we are structuring this breeding project.
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Introduction to Mini-Chameleons
Chameleon Academy Podcast with Bill Strand
Welcome to thie new miniseries on the smaller species in the chameleon world. From the carpet and jewelled chameleons to the smallest Calummas and Brookesia and, of course, babies of any species, this new mini series delves into the specific husbandry needed by the smallest members. This show is hosted by Dr. Michael Nash who has extensive experience with these mini-chameleons.
info_outlineDo 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!