Should You Get a Parson's Chameleon?
Chameleon Academy Podcast with Bill Strand
Have you ever thought about keeping a Parson’s Chameleon? As exciting as the thought of that is, you are right to think twice. Today I am going to walk you through an introduction that will give you the information you need to make an informed decision about whether to pursue a Parson’s Chameleon
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A Chameleon's Tolerance Zone
Chameleon Academy Podcast with Bill Strand
Ideal chameleon husbandry is a direction, not a destination. Just because our chameleon is alive, doesn't mean we can stop growing in how to improve our husbandry. In this first episode of season 11, Bill Strand lays out the concept of the tolerance zone and how understanding it can make us better keepers of chameleons.
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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!
info_outlineThe natural world holds the answers as to how we should care for our chameleons. But those answers are mixed in with dead ends and wrong turns. So we need to be smart as to how we recreate natural conditions. This is a thoughtful conversation about building environments that are nurturing for our chameleons.