Have you peeked in your chameleon’s cage and noticed something strange about its movement? A common problem that chameleon owners see from time to time is that they might not be using their back legs. Unfortunately, this is often a bad sign that something larger is going on. When a chameleon stops using its back …
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Chameleons are diurnal reptiles who need to be exposed to light during the day, and we know that exposure to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation is of utmost importance to keep chameleons in good health and prevent some diseases. But what about keeping normal lights and UVB lights on at night? Can you keep them on …
Chameleons may be fun to look at, but it is a different story when you try handling them and they repay you with hisses and bites. Why is your chameleon aggressive? Is there something you can do to minimize the aggression of your chameleon? How can you tell if your chameleon is aggressive? The aggressiveness …
Chameleons are known to be picky about where they drink water. Knowing how to get a chameleon to drink is a real challenge. Keepers who do not know enough about how a chameleon hydrates itself often risk their pet becoming fatally dehydrated. In the wild, chameleons “drink water” or get moisture from water droplets on …
Being a chameleon owner is not for the faint of heart, as anything could go wrong pretty quickly with these reptiles if you fail to provide proper husbandry conditions for them. Did you know that one of the leading causes of death in chameleons is dehydration? Yes, that is right; so, how can you know …
Your chameleon’s poop can tell you a lot about their health and if they have any illnesses. If you notice that your chameleon’s poop is looking slightly different than usual or runny, this is a sign that it may have diarrhea. Chameleons suffering from diarrhea should visit a vet. If you cannot visit a vet, …
When you have a Chameleon, you likely know its habits, when it is not feeling well, and if something does not look right. When your pet has poop stuck in its vent or cloaca, your first instinct may be to grab and pull. If the poop is stuck, pulling is not a viable option. If …
Chameleons are famous for their uncanny ability to change colors. As the popular 1980s song, Karma Chameleon, goes, “Loving would be easy if your colors were like my dreams: red, gold, green.” White is evidently not on this list, so when a chameleon turns white, it’s natural to wonder why. There are many reasons why a …
Should you keep the lights in your chameleon’s tank on 24/7? Or is it beneficial for them to turn off the lights at night? Lighting is important to the health of your chameleon as it also plays a role in their sleep cycle. Mimicking the light in the wild should also be done in captivity. …
Chameleons are notorious for their ability to change colors. However, they have another remarkable characteristic: they can curl their tails! If you’ve ever seen a chameleon, you’ve probably noticed how it stands still with its tail tightly curled. Why does this reptile do that? Chameleons have prehensile tails that function as a fifth limb. The …