Chameleon Academy Podcast
Episodes
Ep 49: Superworms
04 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about breeding superworms for chameleon food. The is a timely subject as the Northern latitudes are heading into winter snow storms ...
Ep 48: Chameleon Importation Process
28 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about the importation process. We need to understand all aspects of how our chameleons get to us to be able to make responsible deci...
Ep 47: First Time Chameleon Breeding with Anthony Napoliton
14 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview someone who has just completed their first successful chameleon breeding project. I wanted to get a view from someone who has re...
Ep 46: New Caledonia Giant Gecko with Philippe de Vosjoli
06 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been fascinated with Rhacodactylus leachianus, the New Caledonia Giant Gecko? This week we talk with Philippe de Vosjoli and discuss thi...
Ep 45: Chameleon Hunting in Tanzania with Carl Cattau
30 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I welcome Carl Cattau to the microphone to share with us his adventures in Tanzania. Hiking about with leopards prowling about and tree v...
Ep 44: Madagascar with Carl Cattau
23 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today we journey to Madagascar with Carl Cattau! Welcome Chameleon Wranglers to a new series here on the podcast! We are going to start talking with p...
Ep 43: Managing Large Collections with Nicole Paddock
16 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a discussion on maintaining large collections. Nicole cares for a group of over 200 reptiles and has some valuable insight as to how to t...
Ep 41: Emerald Tree Boas pt 2
02 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A chameleon keeper's guide to keeping Emerald Tree Boas! We continue with our interview with Ralph Chapman who is a chameleon guy who keeps and breeds...
Ep 40: Emerald Tree Boas pt 1
26 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Arguably one of the top most beautiful snakes in the world, the Emerald Tree Boa captures the imagination of many reptile enthusiasts. Its husbandry i...
Ep 39: Mounting Plants in your Chameleon Cage
19 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
How do I mount plants in my screen chameleon cage? In this episode we review your options. We gets our hands dirty and talk tactics! How do you creat...
Ep 38: Plants for your Chameleon Cage
11 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Plants are a functional cornerstone of a chameleon's cage. They are also a source of great beauty. In this episode I get you started on using live pla...
Ep 37: Pesticides and Poisonous Plants
08 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today we explore poisonous plants and pesticides. Be aware of the plants going into your caged make the right choices. This episode gives you the foun...
Ep 36: The 8th Continent Show
29 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week we explore a listener question about chameleon husbandry in high humidity environments. And then we learn of an exciting new show being put ...
Ep 35: Uroplatus Leaf-Tailed Geckos!
22 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Outer Fringes! In this special podcast feature we go over other reptiles and amphibians that can be kept in a similar fashion as cham...
Ep 34: History of Modern Chameleon Husbandry with Philippe De Vosjoli
15 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Take a step back in time as Philippe De Vosjoli, the man behind the Advanced Vivarium Systems books and the Vivarium Magazine, takes us on a tour of t...
Ep 33: Jackson's Chameleons in Hawaii
08 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jackson's Chameleons have established themselves in Hawaii. Today we talk with Mary Lovein who lives among the chameleons. More than just a thrill to ...
Ep 32: The Chameleon Vet with Dr. Tom Greek
01 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Greek is an exotics veterinarian with long time experience with chameleons. Finding this kind of vet is a victory for any chameleon owner! In this...
Ep 31: Finding Homes For Your Baby Chameleons
24 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about finding, or creating, good homes for the chameleon babies you raise up. A big part of this is setting yourself up so you do not ge...
Ep 30: Introduction to Chameleons
17 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
If you are interested in getting a chameleon, this episode is for you! We condense the most important points about chameleon keeping into one hour of ...
Ep 29: Owning a Reptile Store with Beth Greathouse
10 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Have you dreamed of owning a reptile store? Listen in as the owner of Scales Exotics Reptile Boutique talks with us about how she started and what ow...
Ep 28: Brookesia Leaf Chameleons With Luis Wiedemann
03 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Brookesia genus of chameleons. They are small, they are cryptic, and they are fascinating! Luis Wiedemann, a Chameleon Breeder Podcast favorite, c...
Ep 27: Lighting Your Chameleon with Todd Goode
27 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk with Todd Goode from LightYourReptiles.com about the critical issue of lighting for chameleons. Listen in as some technical terms are d...
Ep 26: Shipping Chameleons with Chad Brown
20 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Shipping chameleons has always intimidated chameleon keepers. Where does the box go and what happens between here and there? How do I even do it and k...
Ep 25: Trioceros deremensis with Luis Wiedemann
13 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Trioceros deremensis is an amazingly beautiful creature. With sail fins and triceratops horns, T. deremensis has great character! Listen as Luis Wied...
Ep 24: Free Ranging Chameleons with Karen Stockman
06 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Most everyone who keeps a chameleon has considered some sort of a free range. We like being with our animals. And it seems obvious that our chameleons...
Ep 23: Apartment Chameleons & Low Profile Chameleon Keeping
29 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'd like to talk about keeping chameleons in small spaces such as an apartment or a bedroom. Many of us fall in love with chameleons before...
Ep 22: T. Quadricornis, the Four-horned Chameleon
22 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Four different breeders give their insight into the care of Trioceros quadricornis, the Four-horned Chameleon. They may no longer be imported, but the...
Ep 21: South African Dwarf Chameleons
15 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most exciting events in the chameleon world is the recent availability of South African Dwarf Chameleons, such as Bradypodion thamnobates, ...
Ep 20: Dr. Chris Anderson on Chameleon Conservation
08 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Chris Anderson discusses life as a chameleon research scientist and hobbyist. We talk about chameleon conservation and how the chameleon commu...
Ep 19: Chameleon Quarantine
01 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as Alec O'Brien leads us through basics of the quarantine procedure for chameleons. When bringing a new chameleon home it is important that ...
Ep 18: Wild Caught Chameleons & Acclimation
25 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Wild caught chameleons come with their own special challenges. Listen in as we go over deciding whether a wild caught vs. captive bred is best for yo...
Ep 17: Jackson's Chameleons
18 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
From the dinosaur-like horns to the live birth to the gentle personality, the Jackson's Chameleon is one of the most fascinating of the chameleon spec...
Ep 16: Outdoor Chameleon Keeping
11 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Exposing your chameleon to natural sunlight brings great health benefits. You can accomplish this in your husbandry as simply as moving your indoor ...
Ep 15: Stick Insects with Nick Barta
04 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Stick insects are one of the most fascinating of the insects chameleon keepers use as feeders. Whether you use them as feeders or, like the rest of...
Ep 14: Carpet Chameleons with Kevin Stanford
26 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Carpet chameleons are a small species from Madagascar that are named for the intricately beautiful patterns they show. This species has the characteri...
Ep 13: Exotic Feeders with Nick Barta: Beetles & Mantids
19 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Explore beetles that act as cleaner crews and food for baby chameleons. Mantises and flies are also covered as we continue our journey into the fasc...
Ep 12: Reptiles and Your Relationships
12 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing the love of your life to your reptile passion is not always an easy process. Not everyone warms up to the idea of living with reptiles i...
Ep 11: Exotic Feeders with Nick Barta - Roaches
05 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Barta from Full Throttle Feeders joins us and talks about his business offering exotic feeder insects. In this first of two parts, Nick and I d...
Ep 10: Chameleons & Drainage
29 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to part two of our Chameleons and Water segment. In the last episode we talked about the importance of water and how to get it in the cha...
Ep 9: Chameleons and Water
22 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Water is as important to chameleons as it is to us. They need it properly function. So I am probably stating the obvious when I say we must put a high...
Ep 8: Interview with host Bill Strand
15 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Get to know the host of the Chameleon Breeder Podcast, Bill Strand. Briana Kammer returns, but this time she is in the host seat! Inbetween talking ...
Ep 7: Should I Breed Chameleons?
08 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
For people who love their chameleon keeping experience this question of breeding naturally comes up. What can be better than having a chameleon? W...
Ep 6: Chameleons and Stress
01 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the relationship between chameleons and stress. We go over the three stress zones: Comfort, tolerance, and intolerance and then delve into d...
Ep 5: Alec O'Brien & a Veterinary Technician Career
25 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Explore what a career as a Veterinary Technician is like! We speak with Alec O'Brien who works as a vet tech and gives us an inside view of his job a...
Ep 4: Briana Kammer Interview
18 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
From the podcast: "Welcome to Episode 004. I have a special treat for you. Briana Kammer, of Kammerflage Kreations is here in the studio. For those th...
Ep 3: Vacations & Chameleons at Home
11 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Vacations and holidays are wonderful things and we all need the down time to sample exotic cuisines, but for chameleon people there is always a stress...
Ep 2: Surprise! Chameleon Babies!! Yay!...Yikes!!
02 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode 002 is titled Surprise! Chameleon Babies!! Yay!...Yikes!! In honor of all the emotions we go through when baby chameleons hatch or are...
Ep 1: Microclimates and Gradients
01 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
How do we make for a content chameleon? The answer is to create not only microclimates, but also gradients between those microclimates. We want to gi...
Introduction to the Chameleon Breeder Podcast
01 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Chameleon Breeder Podcast. In this introductory episode I’ll introduce myself, this podcast and give you an idea of what is going on ...