Chameleon Academy Podcast
Episodes
The Path Through Learning about Chameleons
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What actually matters when you're starting with chameleons? Not the nice-to-know stuff, but the fundamentals that determine whether you succeed or str...
The Challenge of Learning About Chameleons
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Starting with chameleons has never been more overwhelming. You're drowning in contradictory advice from social media, TikTok, and now AI—all deliver...
The Chameleon Keeper's Journey
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every chameleon keeper moves through three stages: learning the fundamentals, understanding your unique path, and eventually passing knowledge forward...
Feeding Mini-Chameleons
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Small Chameleons eat small food! Today we take a look at some of the unexpected challenges of feeding mini-chameleons!
Lighting Mini Chameleons
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Michael Nash speaks to us about the challenges setting up the lighting for Mini-chameleons!
Hydrating Mini Chameleons
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Michael Nash is back on the Mini Chameleon Podcast with some essential discussion on keeping your mini chameleons properly hydrated! He shares his...
Mini-Chameleon Podcast host, Dr. Michael Nash
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 lis...
Enclosures for Mini-Chameleons
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Michael Nash as he talks about enclosures for for mini-chameleons!
The Bifidus Chameleon Breeding Project
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Introduction to Mini-Chameleons
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to thie new miniseries on the smaller species in the chameleon world. From the carpet and jewelled chameleons to the smallest Calummas and Bro...
Pitfalls of Copying Nature
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 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 ...
Chameleons as Pets - what's it like?
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode shares what having a pet chameleon is really like and gives you important things to think about before bringing one home. But it also tal...
Your Chameleon North Star
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your North Star is your personal guiding principle. It isn't a place you end up, it's a direction you go in. In chameleon husbandry, this means identi...
Five Commandments of Raising Chameleon Hatchlings
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is a lot to take in when you are planning to care for hatchling chameleons! I give you the five commandments that will get you started on a soli...
Cage Size For Hatchling Chameleons
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What size cage should we use for chameleon hatchlings? As we evaluate our husbandry to provide an enriching life for our chameleons we need to start a...
Where to see wild chameleons
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think it would be cool to see chameleons in the wild? In this podcast episode I talk about my top picks to see wild chameleons!
How to use wild data in reptile husbandry
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We need to go back to the wild source if we want to move our captive husbandry forward. But there are cautions and dangers in doing so that we need to...
Beginner's Guide to Fighting Reptile Parasites
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Why Chameleon Keepers Should Embrace Naturalistic Enclosures
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Choosing the best chameleon cage
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Level up your Chameleon Husbandry!
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here are my picks for the next steps for chameleon keepers to level up after they get comfortable with the basics of chameleon husbandry.
Adding Another Chameleon? Tips for Success
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Chameleon Parasite checks as standard husbandry
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 cha...
Coccidia Parasites and Chameleons
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Forest Edge 5+5 Chameleon Cage Checklist
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Can We Change Pet Store Chameleon Care?
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Panther Chameleon Genetic Test Update with Dr. Ben Morrill
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Changes Ahead for the Reptile Community
02 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Origin and Future of Small Batch Breeding in the Chameleon Community
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 reac...
Dart Frogs! with Troy Goldberg
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
Isopods! with Rus Wilson
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Enclo...
Changing the Future of Chameleon Breeding
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Breeding chameleons is a resource consuming task if done properly. Burnout amongst chameleon breeders is common. And with that our community experienc...
Starting a Panther Chameleon Breeding Project
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael DiBoneventura joins us today to represent the perspective of a new breeder. He has a ton of experience with various reptiles throughout his li...
Evolution of Panther Chameleon Breeding with Brian Stewart
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Stewart is one of the long-tenure Panther Chameleon breeders I have worked with for many years. In this episode, he talks about what it was like...
Selective Breeding of Panther Chameleons
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan is joined by Robbie Anderson and Bryan Long to discuss the realities of being a panther chameleon breeder and the strategies to be a good one...
Panther Chameleons in the Wild
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Madcham.de is an invaluable website compiled by Thorsten Negro and Dr. Alex Laube. Their efforts have given us insight into the wild conditions for th...
Panther Chameleons as a Species with Dr. Chris Anderson
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Chris Anderson joins Jonathan to discuss Panther Chameleons from a scientific persceptive.
Can Small Batch Breeding Save Us All?
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe not save us all, but Small Batch Breeding could be an answer to avoiding breeder burn-out as well as possbily establishing new chameleon species...
Discussions on Breeding Panther Chameleons
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Panther Chameleons have become the foundation of the growth of our chameleon community. This is the inaugural episode of the new iPardalis Podcast p...
A New Podcast: The iPardalis Podcast by Jonathan Hill
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Chameleon Academy is now a network . I have the pleasure of introducing to you iPardalis Podcast! The iPardalis Podcast looks at the various issue...
Mossy Leaf-tailed Geckos with Dave Bagshaw!
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One species that gets a constant love is the Mossy Leaf-tailed Gecko, Uroplatus sikorae from Madagascar. This is one of the extreme bark mimics and th...
The Namaqua Chameleon with Brett Hanson
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Of the more than 200 species of chameleons, none breaks the mold like the Namaqua chameleon. They don't climb and they run across sand dunes. Brett Ha...
Grasshoppers as Chameleon Feeder Insects with Dean Missimer
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dean Missimer wants to help us give our chameleons a more natural diet. To this end he is breeding grasshoppers, beetles, and other insects that match...
A Discussion about Breeding Chameleons with Kevin Stanford
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Stanford, who bred Carpet Chameleons to the 10th captive generation, joins me to talk about chameleon breeding projects.
Establishing a Chameleon Species
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We often feel the desire to establish chameleon species in captivity. It should be easy. We know how to breed them. But it just doesn't seem to happen...
AnimalCon 2023 and Becoming an Animal Content Creator
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever considered becoming an animal influencer? With a growing community there is a diverse need for communicators and educators across diff...
Chameleon Community History & Future with Jurgen Van Overbeke
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jurgen Van Overbeke and I talk about the different ways European and US chameleon communities have grown over the last few decades and talk about wher...
Tribolonotus Crocodile Skinks!
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Outer Fringes where we explore reptiles out there that are as cool as chameleons! Today we get introduced to a miniature armored creatu...
Should we keep Machakos Hills Jackson's and Xantholophus the same?
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have kept the Machakos Hills Jackson's Chameleon under identical conditions as the Yellow-crested Jackson's Chameleon (Trioceros jacksonii xantholop...
Should I Buy a Panther Chameleon Egg?
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you thinking about getting a Panther Chameleon egg? There are some things you should know before making that decision! I talk about why "cheap" i...
Keep Happiness in Chameleon Keeping
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is very easy to get excited about chameleons. And just like everything else that excites us it is very easy to think that more chameleons would be ...
How Beginners Choose a Chameleon Breeder
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You 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 im...
Chameleons and Color
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chameleons are famous for changing color. As cool as it would be to change color to match a background, chameleon color change is much more useful to ...
Panther Chameleons as Pets - What you need to know!
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Panther Chameleon Podcast is a tutorial podcast that turns your commute, workout, and chore time into research about panther chameleons. Today I i...
Announcing the Chameleon Academy Network
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As of today, the Chameleon Academy Podcast officially becomes the Chameleon Academy Network. This means that you will see other titles come across thi...
Chameleon Keeping: Do you want the easy way or the hard way?
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chameleon keeping is like anything else, there is an easy way to do it and a hard way! I explore decision milestones at various places along the chame...
Making a Chameleon Species Care Guide
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How are Chameleon Academy care guides put together? It is usually based on the experiences of a number of senior members of the chameleon community. T...
Chameleon Breeder Husbandry vs Keeper Husbandry
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should chameleon keepers have a different husbandry than chameleon breeders? It doesn't make sense that they would, but that is a typical situation. W...
Giving Your Chameleon a Long Life
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We want our chameleons to live a long life. But, more thn that, we want our chameleons to live a quality life. Longevity is just the way we measure ou...
Fogging Chameleons with Petr Necas Part 2
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about fogging chameleons in captivity! Petr Necas is back for part two of the interview where we turn our attention to the situations facin...
Fogging Chameleons with Petr Necas Part 1
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's take a closer look into fogging as a hydration technique for chameleons. Petr Necas has been a vocal proponent of fogging not only as a hydratio...
Chameleon Hydration and Drinking
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Properly hydrating your chameleon is one of the most important parts of chameleon husbandry. Life in the trees presents us with a challenge when we ar...
The Biggest Killer of Chameleons
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chronic stress us why chameleons appear to just drop dead. They are not fragile when cared for properly, but they do hide stress very well. And that s...
Can I Keep My Chameleons Together?
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Keeping chameleons together is a way to shorten their lives. Chameleons are not creatures that enjoy the company of their own kind and we need to resp...
Keeping Roaches in a Bioactive Environment
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You can keep and breed roaches in a bioactive environment with great success! They are living creatures just like our chameleons and benefit from natu...
Brookesia Stump-tailed Chameleons
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Brookesia Stump-tailed chameleons are some of the most cryptic and fascinating of chameleons! Michael Nash joins me to discuss what he has learned...
Should Chameleons Drink From Water Cups?
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is misting dangerous? Should chameleons drink from water cups instead? There are may ideas bouncing around the internet. Some are good and some not so...
Keeping Chameleon Plants Alive with Elizabeth Vasquez
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to keep plants alive! We chameleon people love our plants, but are not always the most successful with them! Today I bring on Elizabeth Vasq...
What I learned in Madagascar
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My trip to Madagascar helped me better understand chameleon husbandry. There is something about being there and feeling the environment that cannot be...
Using the 2022 Jackson's Chameleon Care Guide
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is an episode for educators, admins, breeders, vet offices, and influencers that would like to use the new 2022 Yellow-Crested Jackson's Chameleo...
Newcomers & Breeders: A community update
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I talk about what newcomers face when coming into the community and then review the dangers breeders face in today's social media world. The major pla...
Parasites in Captive Chameleons with Dr. Rachel Siu
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Rachel (IG/TT: @exotic.pet.vet)comes on and discsses her paper which shows the parasites present in outwardly healthy reptiles at public reptile s...
Chameleons in Baby Cages
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am joined by Jonathan Hill of iPardalis and we are talking about setting up baby chameleons in small cages. You can use the same environmental condi...
The Chameleon Academy Show! Sept 30, 2022
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am joined by Cohost Mike Tytula and we talk about laying bins and my approach to a quarantine cage. But, the highlight of the show is that I promis...
Breeding Panther Chameleons
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I talk about breeding panther chameleons. It isn't that hard to get babies, but it is not easy to raise them properly. And selling them is a tas...
Topics in Parasitism for Chameleon Keepers
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The world of parasites is complex and presents us reptile keepers with much to consider! Join me for a thought provoking discussion about parasites an...
Top Five Ways to Increase Your Chameleon's Quality of Life!
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We want to give our chameleons the best life possible and I go over five simple ways you can make a huge difference with you chameleon!
Isopods for Bioactive Environments
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Isopods are one of the most common invertebrates used as clean-up crew in a bioactive environment. Today I talk with Rus Wilson from Aquarimax and he ...
Bioactive Naturalistic Vivariums with Ferdy Timmerman
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Reptile photographer Ferdy Timmerman joins us to talk about his approch to bioactive naturalistic environments.
Pitfalls in Bioactive Environments with John Courteney-Smith MRSB
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Setting up a bio-active environment is just the first step. Now you have to maintain it! Today I talk with John Courteney-Smith MSRB about the ways th...
Interview with Cameroon Scientist Walter Tapondjou
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Walter Tanpondjou returns to the podcast after defending his PhD thesis and shares the studies he is involved in.
A Review of Chameleons and Screen Cages
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is common to hear people in the chameleon community say that chameleons need to be in screen cages. Unfortunately, this is usually not the case, bu...
Outdoor Baby Chameleon Keeping
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about keeping baby and smaller chameleon species outdoors. I lay out the benefits, the challenges, and some techniques.
Intro to Chameleon Bio-active with Michael Nash
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bioactive envronments have given us success with the rarer species and is a next step for the dedicated chameleon herpetoculturist.
Bioactive Substrate for Chameleons with Josh Halter
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The core of the bioactive system is the substrate. And this wouldn't be the Chameleon Academy if we didn't ask the questions as to what this means! In...
Veiled Chameleon Care Summary 2022 Update
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I review the latest updates in Veiled Chameleon husbandry! This is taken off of the newly updated ChameleonAcademy.com care summary that can be downlo...
UVB for Chameleons
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
UVB light is critical for chameleon health. In this episode we lay down the ground work to understand the basics of what you need to know to create ...
Chameleon Eye Issues
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A chameleon's eyes are one of the most obvious ways of telling when something is off with our chameleon. Today I go over the most common chameleon eye...
Chameleon Hydration Strategy
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Water is the key to life. Today, I'll explore the concept of hydration and how we can develop an effective strategy for our chameleon husbandry
What to Feed Chameleon Hatchlings
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode reviews what you need to know about feeding hatchling chameleons.
Security for Chameleons
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A sense of security is a critical element to chameleon husbandry, yet is hardly ever represented on a care sheet. So it is well worth it to review wha...
The Crested Chameleon
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Crested Chameleon care is the topic. Trioceros cristatus is a fascinating species and I hope we can be ready if we have the opportunity for them to ...
Cage Building! Chameleon Community Projects
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the new series where I talk to chameleon community members and their personal chameleon projects! Summer Winston is part of our TikTok comm...
Emerald Tree Skinks with Josh Halter
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the curious and intelligent Emerald Tree Skink! Welcome to the Outer Fringes where we talk about non-chameleon reptiles! Today we talk wit...
Jeweled Chameleon Introduction!
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A full Jeweled Chameleon Care episode! Michael Nash joins us to give us a husbandry review of Furcifer campani, the Jeweled Chameleon.
Chameleons In the Dry Season
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Should we be including a cool down period for our chameleons? Before we consider that we need to understand what the dry season is! Today, Euan Edward...
Critical Thinking with Chameleon Husbandry
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Chris Anderson returns to discuss how we can apply scientific critical thinking to our chameleon husbandry. There is still so much for us to figur...
Can Chameleon Keeping and Conservation Co-exist?
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Chris Anderson joins me for a frank talk about chameleon keeping and conservation. We talk about the way international trade is set up and the law...
Blue Tree Monitors with Eddy Garabito
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Outer Fringes where we explore another reptile that we chameleon people will love! Today we have Eddy Garabito, Father Blue, who works ...
Carpet chameleons with Frank Payne
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Carpet Chameleon is one of the best chameleon keeping candidates. When captive hatched they are hardy and easy to keep. Frank Payne, of Living Art...