New Chameleon Book!
Tiny Dragons: The Art of Hatchling Chameleon Care

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Tiny Dragons is about the husbandry for the most delicate lifestage of a chameleon – the hatchling stage. This book will guide you through the end stages of egg incubation or a live bearing chameleon giving birth through being a well started juvenile and ready to go to their next home – or live the rest of their life with you!

Welcome to your multi-media chameleon education resource!

Virtual Campus

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The virtual campus is a forum where you can communicate on a daily basis with me and a tight knit community of people who love chameleons and are dedicated to pushing our husbandry forward, Click here to learn more about how you can take a step deeper into immersing yourself in chameleon herpetoculture!

Chameleon Parasite Digital Course

Chameleon Parasites

One of the best ways to level up your chameleon herpetoculture is to learn how to do your own chameleon fecal analysis. This digital course teaches you how to do it.

Chameleon Basics

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Chameleon Basics

Get an overview of chameleon husbandry. A great course for those starting out and wanting to do the best for their chameleon.

Cage Review Checklist

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A checklist to verify your chameleon cage is giving everything it needs to for your chameleon.

The Chameleon Academy Newsletter

As part of the Chameleon Academy outreach I hold three live, interactive sessions per week on the Chameleon Academy YouTube account.

Current Live Session Schedule:

Tuesday’s 5-6PM Pacific on Chameleon Academy YouTube

Saturdays 12 Noon – 1PM Pacific on Chameleon Academy YouTube

Latest Update

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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 identifying what you care about most. Is it replicating nature? Ensuring efficiency? Prioritizing survival rates for breeding?

When you know your North Star, it becomes much easier to filter through the noise of online forums and social media. You stop chasing every new trend or feeling like you have to defend your decisions in every debate. Instead, you build a husbandry strategy that aligns with your values and stick to it.

Chameleon Academy Journal

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Chameleon Academy Journal

The Chameleon Academy Journal contains news articles, product reviews, show schedules, and reader image galleries. There will also be the schedule for the month so you know what is going on in the Chameleon Academy outreach. If you would like the information to come to your inbox then you can click here to view and join the Chameleon Academy Journal.

Care Guides

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Care Guides

Detailed Chameleon species Care Guides

Click here for a Chameleon Cage Shopping List!

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Cage Shopping List

Newly updated Chameleon cage shopping list with a downloadable .pdf with links and a webpage full of explanations

Buying a Chameleon Egg

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Buying a Chameleon Egg

If you have purchased a chameleon egg and are now preparing for caring for a hatchling, this episode will guide you through the steps to make sure that when your egg hatches you will have the highest chance of success.

New Webpage

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Chameleon FAQs

A collection of frequently asked questions about a wide variety of chameleon topics. Click here and browse the questions most asked by people wanting to learn more about chameleons!

Chameleon Academy Shirts and Merchandise!

Click the below image to go to our storefront where you can pick up Chameleon Academy branded merchandise!

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The Most Common Chameleon Husbandry Questions

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New To Chameleons!
What do I need to know?

If you are not sure where to start – Start here!

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Surprised by Chameleon Babies!
What Do I do?

Surprise! Some chameleons have live birth! Click here for emergency information if this happens to you!

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Why is My Chameleon Acting Like This?

Chameleons have a wide range of behaviors. Click here to start learning what they mean!

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Is My Chameleon Okay?
When Should I to go to a Vet?

We can’t replace a vet’s expert eye, but it is important you know the warning signs of a health problem!

Which Chameleon Should I Get?

So you are doing it right and researching your chameleon. But how to make a decision from all the incredible chameleons out there? Here is some insight to help you make an informed decision!

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How do I Handle My Chameleon?

Chameleons are uniquely structured animals. Here is how to handle them properly.

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What Plants Can I Use For My Chameleon Cage?

Here is a guide to selecting and using safe plants for your chameleon cage!

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How Do I Choose A UVB Light?

Chameleon Kit

Transitioning from the Chameleon Kit

One of the most common starter cages is the ZooMed Chameleon Kit. But the set-up must be exact and you must quickly transition to the adult cage set-up. This seminar tells you how to do it.

Courses Available

The first term of the Chameleon Academy has been launched with Getting Started With Chameleons. This collection of courses assumes no prior knowledge of chameleons and guides you through the important steps towards a long, healthy life for your chameleon. These courses can be viewed independently, of course, but they are designed to flow one after another. If you would like to go through the entire set of courses as intended, then start with Chameleon Basics and follow the navigation at the bottom of each page. Please enjoy the course presentations that make up Term 1: Getting Started With Chameleons.

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Chameleon Basics

Get an overview of chameleon husbandry. A great course for those starting out and wanting to do the best for their chameleon.

Chameleon Parasites
Hunting Microscopic Chameleon Parasites

This course gives you what you need to know to understand the parasite lifecycle, how they interact with chameleons, and how to treat them. It prepares you to be a fully engaged partner with your veterinarian in keeping your chameleon at top health!

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Choosing Your Chameleon

Choosing your chameleon is an exciting thing, but it can be overwhelming. In this course you’ll learn the differences and will be able to make an educated decision.

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Selecting A Chameleon Cage

In this course you will learn the advantages and disadvantages of each cage type. From screen to glass to hybrids cages. You won’t have to get someone else’s opinion because you will have all the information for yourself and know which one is right for your particular situation.

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Setting Up a Chameleon Cage

The design of your chameleon’s habitat is critical. Learn how to make a perfect cage environment for your perfect miniature tree dragon!

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Maintaining Your Chameleon Cage

Once your cage is set up it is time to listen to your chameleon to fine tune it. And then there are certain maintenance duties that are necessary to keep your environment running smoothly.

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Learn Chameleon Behavior

Chameleons communicate in their own special body language and it is up to us to learn how to interpret their signals. This “course” is more a visual reference for you to check when you aren’t sure what is going on!

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Basic Chameleon Medical

It is important to know when things are going wrong and catch it early. Here is a visual reference of medical conditions.

The Latest Academy News

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