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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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44:01

Indoor Parson's Chameleon Setups with Robin Villere

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2026/09/25

Parson's chameleons are famous for how much water they need. But how you provide it depends on where you live. In this Parson's Chameleon Month episode, I'm joined by Robin Villere of Nealon Reptiles. Robin keeps Parson's in a very humid climate, and I keep mine in a dry one. So Robin's challenge is getting water out of the system, and mine is constantly adding it in. We compare our approaches to indoor caging and hydration, including: Why constant high humidity causes problems in a captive

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43:48

Parson's Chameleon Outdoor Keeping with James Cross

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2026/09/17

Parson's Chameleons deserve more than a month — but this week we're tackling one of the biggest questions in their care: should you keep them outside, and if so, how do you do it safely? Joining Bill this week is James Cross, a master carpenter with years of firsthand experience keeping Parson's Chameleons outdoors through the swing of hot summers and cold winters. Together they dig into why outdoor keeping brings out a vibrancy in chameleons that's hard to replicate indoors, the real dangers you

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01:00:15

Advanced Parson's Chameleon Husbandry with Craig Durbin

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2026/09/12

Parson's Chameleons aren't hard to keep alive — but getting them through a full life cycle, from wild-caught acclimation to successful breeding, is another matter. In this episode, Craig Durbin of Primo Chameleons joins the show to share what fifteen-plus years and over 20 clutches have taught him. We cover: How Craig got started with Parson's in 2010, and what he had to figure out the hard way Why Parson's require a completely different approach than panther chameleons Madagascar's reversed

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20:07

Should You Get a Parson's Chameleon?

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2026/03/16

Have you ever thought about keeping a Parson's Chameleon? As exciting as the thought of that is, you are right to think twice. Today I am going to walk you through an introduction that will give you the information you need to make an informed decision about whether to pursue a Parson's Chameleon

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21:45

A Chameleon's Tolerance Zone

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2026/02/02

Ideal chameleon husbandry is a direction, not a destination. Just because our chameleon is alive, doesn't mean we can stop growing in how to improve our husbandry. In this first episode of season 11, Bill Strand lays out the concept of the tolerance zone and how understanding it can make us better keepers of chameleons.

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30:13

The Path Through Learning about Chameleons

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2025/11/07

What actually matters when you're starting with chameleons? Not the nice-to-know stuff, but the fundamentals that determine whether you succeed or struggle. In this episode, I walk you through the six core priorities that will carry you through your first year, from setting up your cage before your chameleon arrives to finding an exotic vet NOW (not during an emergency). I'll also cover the most common beginning mistakes—the ones that cost you money, stress, and sometimes your chameleon's health

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41:05

The Challenge of Learning About Chameleons

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2025/11/01

Starting with chameleons has never been more overwhelming. You're drowning in contradictory advice from social media, TikTok, and now AI—all delivered with equal confidence. How do you know who to trust when the beginner sounds more authoritative than the expert? In this episode, Bill explores why the beginner experience feels so chaotic in 2025, introduces the "information firehose problem," and gives you explicit permission to NOT understand everything right away. This is Part 1 of a two-part

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31:48

The Chameleon Keeper's Journey

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2025/10/24

Every chameleon keeper moves through three stages: learning the fundamentals, understanding your unique path, and eventually passing knowledge forward to others. In this episode, I map the entire chameleon keeper's journey—from the panic of keeping your first chameleon alive, through the exploration of finding your own approach, to the fulfillment of giving back to the community. If you are interested in joining the December 6 hour live marathon season finale, check out the Chameleon Academy Live

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15:04

Feeding Mini-Chameleons

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2025/09/15

Small Chameleons eat small food! Today we take a look at some of the unexpected challenges of feeding mini-chameleons!

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11:32

Lighting Mini Chameleons

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2025/09/09

Dr. Michael Nash speaks to us about the challenges setting up the lighting for Mini-chameleons!

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15:33

Hydrating Mini Chameleons

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2025/09/01

Dr. Michael Nash is back on the Mini Chameleon Podcast with some essential discussion on keeping your mini chameleons properly hydrated! He shares his extensive keeping and breeding husbandry to ensure even the smallest chameleons receive the best care.

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33:30

Mini-Chameleon Podcast host, Dr. Michael Nash

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2025/08/27

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 listeners can anticipate from future episodes.

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14:41

Enclosures for Mini-Chameleons

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2025/08/25

Join Dr. Michael Nash as he talks about enclosures for for mini-chameleons!

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29:14

The Bifidus Chameleon Breeding Project

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2025/08/20

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 are structuring this breeding project.

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13:27

Introduction to Mini-Chameleons

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2025/08/18

Welcome to thie new miniseries on the smaller species in the chameleon world. From the carpet and jewelled chameleons to the smallest Calummas and Brookesia and, of course, babies of any species, this new mini series delves into the specific husbandry needed by the smallest members. This show is hosted by Dr. Michael Nash who has extensive experience with these mini-chameleons.

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31:24

Pitfalls of Copying Nature

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2025/06/09

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 need to be smart as to how we recreate natural conditions. This is a thoughtful conversation about building environments that are nurturing for our chameleons.

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27:16

Chameleons as Pets - what's it like?

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2025/06/02

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 talks about the unexpected ways you are changed after being a keeper for a while!

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29:41

Your Chameleon North Star

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2025/05/23

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

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24:58

Five Commandments of Raising Chameleon Hatchlings

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2025/02/22

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 solid foundation!

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26:35

Cage Size For Hatchling Chameleons

Chameleon Academy Podcast ·

2025/02/14

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 at how we care for them from day 1. I talk about how we should be starting off our chameleons from the moment they leave the egg.

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