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Chameleon Academy Podcast

Hosted by long time chameleon keeper and breeder, Bill Strand, the Chameleon Academy Podcast tackles subjects from basic to advanced and brings in insight from experts in the field. There is something for everyone from beginning keepers to experienced breeders. Subscribe for a weekly dose of chameleon talk!

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48:51

Tyrone Ping and South African Herp Photography

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2020/08/07

Today I am joined by Tyrone Ping who is a herpetological photographer from South Africa who achieved his six year goal of photographing all the chameleon species of his home country. Tyrone comes on and shares with us a little bit about what life is like in South Africa and introduces us to his country’s chameleons and the adventures he has had recording them.

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01:16:53

Allen Repashy and Reptile Supplementation

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2020/07/31

Supplementation powders are a cornerstone of our captive reptile nutrition. One of the most prominent supplements in our community has been the Repashy Superfoods line. In today’s episode, Allen Repashy, the founder and formulator, comes on and shares with us what got him started in reptiles and how that led to creating a diverse line of nearly 50 specialty supplements and diets.

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36:04

Intro to the Chameleon Community

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2020/07/25

Starting off with chameleons can be an intimidating time. Coming into the chameleon community you are bombarded with UVB, D3, gradients, and a wide range of passionate, yet contradicting opinions. Today I am going to review the basics to get you off on the right foot.

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56:57

The Waxy Monkey Tree Frog with Philippe de Vosjoli

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2020/07/17

Today we take a close look at the Waxy Monkey Tree Frog. No, it is not a chameleon, but you will be much more successful with this species if you use chameleon husbandry rather than standard frog husbandry. And to introduce us to this unique frog is none other than Philippe de Vosjoli.

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20:28

Transporting Chameleons

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2020/07/11

We all know, more or less, that Chameleons are suppose to stay in their cage. But what happens when you have to transport them? Whether just to the vet or to a new home across the state, or to a foreign country, or as a surprise escape in a natural disaster, you will have to plan for how this is going to work! Today I talk about transporting our chameleons.

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31:59

Breaking The Chameleon Rules

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2020/07/04

Last week I talked about caresheets - how they were made and how we should use them. These provide guidelines for the husbandry. But then you see people breaking the rules. People you considered experts are doing it differently and then someone from left field is doing exactly what was said not to do and gloating about it. So, who do you listen to? Today, I talk about breaking the rules.

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31:38

Understanding Chameleon Caresheets

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2020/06/27

When we start with a new reptile the first thing we do is search for a care sheet. These are summaries that give us the basics of what that animal needs to thrive. But it can be confusing when you get two or three caresheets and they contradict each other. In today’s episode I talk about how caresheets are constructed and how to navigate the information they provide.

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01:08:27

Satanic Leaf-tailed Geckos with Lawrence Erickson

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2020/06/12

One of the most cryptic and incredible reptiles is the Uroplatus phantasticus also known as the satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko. Quite the dramatic name for such a cute finger perching gecko! Today I talk to Lawrence Erickson who has bred phantasticus for many years.

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37:04

Planning a Trip to Kenya with Jan Stipala

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2020/06/05

One of the most exciting things a chameleon enthusiast can do is visit chameleons in their home country. And today I am going to talk with Jan Stipala about some nuts and bolts of planning a trip to Kenya.

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38:08

Branching Your Chameleon Cage with Alec O'Brien

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2020/05/29

Chameleons perch on branches. They spend their lives on branches. So it is actually pretty important for us to give them the right branches. Today I go over branch functions, how to select the right branch for the right purpose, what woods to use and how to mount them in the chameleon cage. Alec O'Brien then joins me and discusses how he sterilizes his branches.

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41:13

The Panther Chameleon Species with Dr. Mark Scherz

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2020/05/15

Dr. Mark Scherz joins me to discuss the different colors of Furcifer pardalis. Are they species? morphs? locales? The answers may not be ours yet, but Mark gives us discussion points to think about.

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36:59

The Draco Flying Dragon with Charles Mcallister

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2020/05/08

The Draco flying dragon is an incredible species that has the ability to shoot through the air from tree to tree. But it has been exceptionally hard to establish in captivity. Today I talk with breeder Charles Mcallister about the start of the captive breeding community.

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31:11

Chameleon Tongue Issues with Dr. Rob Coke

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2020/05/01

Chameleons have amazing tongues and sometimes things go wrong. Today, Dr. Rob Coke joins me to discuss what these issues could be.

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01:04:31

Sweet Pea, MBD, and the Will to Live

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2020/04/24

Sweet Pea is a Veiled Chameleon with severe MBD. Through the dedication of Marianna Bolin, she was given a second chance for life. Today's message is for anyone who is caring for a chameleon with MBD. There are no sure things, but there is hope.

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11:48

Your Chameleon's Sanctuary

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2020/04/21

Today I touch on a couple topics. I talk about the difficulty in beginners getting the right information, I revisit the Plants Alive! challenge, and I encourage us to see our cage as a sanctuary. I also announce that this will be the last daily episode of a chameleon keeper in self-imposed isolation. It has been a thrilling run of over one month of daily episodes! I will be going back to the week format where an episode is released every Friday.

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15:20

Mandevilla & Chameleon Psychology

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2020/04/20

Today I talk about upending the natural order by bringing outdoor vines into my chameleon cage and I discuss using psychological tricks to get better mating response in chameleons.

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15:13

Books for your Chameleon Library

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2020/04/19

Books are special, and today I review the books that, even with all the information on the internet, I still reference on a regular basis. These titles make a great addition to your personal chameleon library.

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10:39

Weekend Chameleon Thoughts

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2020/04/18

Today I reflect on random weekend chameleon thoughts and talk about what a typical Saturday looks like for me.

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23:06

Silkworms with Susan Marquardt

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2020/04/17

Silkworms are a nutritious and highly prized chameleon feeder. Today, Susan Marquardt of BeastMode Silkworms shares with us a little about the silkworm and how we can breed them ourselves!

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19:51

Chameleon Old Timers & Mentors

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2020/04/16

There is enormous insight the is quietly moving about in our experienced community - often outside the digital spotlight. And if you can find an old time chameleon mentor it is well worth striking a friendship. Today I share a story about my chameleon world mentor that formed so much of what I am today.

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