Reptiles Magazine | Natural History, Breeding and Care for Panther Chameleons

iPardalis | Natural History, Breeding and Care for Panther Chameleons (Furcifer pardalis) We have been reading the Reptiles Magazine for over 30 years, so it was a bucket list achievement to finally get an opportunity to contribute an article to …

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Parasites and Ethics - Coccidia Found in Furcifer pardalis

Executive Summary Coccidia Basics Structure Life Cycle Known Species Isospora brygooi Choleoeimeria glawi Eimeria vencesi Discussion Reference TL;DR This article examines three of species of Coccidia which are known to infect Furcifer pardalis and …

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Chameleon Academy: Chameleon Breeder Husbandry vs Keeper Husbandry

This is a discussion about whether breeders should get a pass for poor husbandry. We know that the practical constraints of breeding animals for a profit yields a compromising attitude towards husbandry. I believe it should be uncompromising, and I …

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Parasites and Ethics: Ethics

We believe that sharing information about our experience with parasites will not only help our customers keep their animals healthy, but it could help build awareness and promote preventative actions throughout the industry. Our hope is that it will …

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Chameleon Academy: The Chameleon Hour, Oct 7, 2022

This episode kicks off with a discussion about chameleon safe plants, Michael Nash on diapause, and finishes up with a discussion between Bill and I about creating a safe environment for chameleon hatchlings.

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Chameleon Academy: Hatchling Care Panel Q & A

This is a great discussion with three men who have more experience than I do: Bill Strand, Sean McNeeley and Chris Young. These guys are some of the OGs of chameleon husbandry, and I really enjoyed listening as much as I enjoyed the opportunity to …

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Baby Panther Chameleon Growth Rates under different UVI levels

We raised two clutches of baby Furcifer pardalis (Panther Chameleons) under controlled conditions to answer a simple question: How do the growth rates of baby Panther Chameleons raised under UVI 3 and UVI 6 compare? Background Michael Nash recently …

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Parasites and Ethics: Origin Story

Rye, for good luck. We received 5 females from reputable CB sources that had issues during/after quarantine since 2017. The first 2 were in 2017. They never had great appetites and seemed to have respiratory issues. We brought them to the vet and …

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Chameleon Academy: Chameleon Cage Type Decisions Part 1 - Hybrid

Bill did a great two part series on different caging strategies. We jumped on for the first part because we use a lot of hybrid enclosures here in Maryland. It helps us keep their cage within a healthy humidity range and protects our walls from water …

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Parasites and Ethics: Intro

tldr; Every animal you acquire, whether it be captive bred (CB) or wild caught (WC), should receive multiple fecal exams. A positive fecal should be managed in consultation with a qualified vet who has experience working with chameleons. Many …

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