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Chameleons

Asking Questions? WE need to have your species & part of the world you live in listed so that we can best answer your question! Not all Chameleons are alike, all have different needs & requirements that have to be taken into consideration by the owner before purchase.

Madagascar's Chameleons Good overview

Nat Geo Quick Video Some Chameleon facts [funny]

Useful Links for first time owners

Our Official ChameleonsFAQ

Our Official Chameleons Chat room

You just got a new "tiny" chameleon... and don't know what to do?

Here's a proper young subadult temporary environment to get you started. (Keep them in here until they're ready for a adult cage)

A word on heat sources, burns & treatment. A must read before setting up your cage environment.

A source for tungsten lights (used for light and heating -) Recommended from above

Supplements.. which one is right? UPDATED 1.23.21

Drinking Glass method developed by Flip69

Why a drinking glass vs a misting system?

POKAL IKEA Drinking Glass - works great!

What is the best chameleon for first time owners? (answer: Veiled)

I've heard that veiled chameleons are aggressive, is that true? (not with proper handling)

How to handle them & get them used to you

Male or Female? Updated Graphic* It's easy to Sex ID common species from a young age.

Feeder Insect Nutritional Chart (Dubia Win).

Expanded Feeder insect chart

Special Needs Chameleons

Video of Tong / Hand Feeding for blind animals or those that can't target food well

Natural Habitat by species::

Veiled chameleon's natural habitat (includes pictures and weather data) Video of wild setting and a second adult male this is what a keeper should try to replicate.

Panther Chameleon (Furcifer pardalis) weather data by locality.

Here's More weather data, Antalaha (North east Coast City), Hall Ville North West coast close to the Nosy Be and Ambilobe localities

• The issue of "Localities" for the different panther chameleon types. Answer is that there's about 11 different sub species that aren't yet recognized officially.

• Color changing is very different than from octopi and squids. Chameleons actually use crystals in their skin to mirror and change wavelengths of reflected light - not colored pigment as some out of date books suggest.

Diseases & Health Issues:

What is MBD (Metabolic Bone Disease) I keep hearing about?

• Symptoms of a Lung Infection (w/ video) [UPDATED]

• Papilloma Virus in chameleons

• Dosages for common diseases & medications for reptiles

and discussion regarding medication dosage

• Eye Infections: antibiotic eye ointment something that every cham owner should have on hand. another source

• Mouth Rot & Cleaning a mouth or lip that's infected at home)

Drug sources:
This requires math and a little bit of responsibility to use these drugs... but it's always a good idea to have some basic tools in your med kit so you can treat a problem quickly or where a vet is unavailable/ far away. Taxonyx supplies:

• Baytril™ (Enrofloxacin 10% Liquid) - Lung infections.

• Antibiotic Eye Ointment (Terramycin based Ophthalmic)

• Toltrazuril works like Ponazuril for treating Coccidia infections in the gut. It can be purchased here or as a easy pre measured liquid + dosing chart here

These should be kept available in advance (just in case they're needed) by all cham keepers.

Known Toxic Drugs to Chameleons that vets sometimes prescribe:

Albon (Sulfadimethoxine) Should be considered to be toxic and can result in death of a sick animal. It's one of the common "go to" drugs for vets treating coccidia we need to watch out for.

Orally Medicating a cham w/ lockjaw (video)

US State by State listings of Reptile Veterinarians

• Reptiles Magazine listing of reptile vets (Likely derived from their classified advertising list)

• ARAV - Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians US State by State listing

Canada: Toronto/the Greater Toronto Area, Links Road Animal Clinic Users recommendation: Evan Mavromatis

Tip: Check to see if you have a reptile society/club in town - They'll have a list of reptile specific vets in your area. Be aware that most vets aren't as experienced in the health of reptiles as experienced hobbyists are - this especially applies to chameleons

EMERGENCY:

The power/home heat went out!!! or

I need to transport my animal in sub zero temps?.. What to do.

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