Beginner's Guide to Fighting Reptile Parasites
Chameleon Academy Podcast with Bill Strand
Release Date: 09/25/2024
Beginner's Guide to Fighting Reptile Parasites
Chameleon Academy Podcast with Bill Strand
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
Chameleon Academy Podcast with Bill Strand
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
Chameleon Academy Podcast with Bill Strand
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!
Chameleon Academy Podcast with Bill Strand
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
Chameleon Academy Podcast with Bill Strand
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
Chameleon Academy Podcast with Bill Strand
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
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.
info_outlineWe 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.