Author - Bill Strand

Mounting Branches in the Compact Cage System

Mounting Branches in the Compact Cage System Mounting branches in chameleon cages has been a classic challenge for years.  The Dragon Strand Breeder series solved this by including Dragon Ledges standard with all models except for the Compact and Nursery Cage Systems.  These exceptions are too small for the "DLedges".  But...

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Naturalistic Panther Chameleon Cage Setup

Advanced Chameleon Cage Setup

Advanced Chameleon Cage Setup: Principles and Elements for an Effective Design     Introduction  This article takes you through basic chameleon cage set-up requirements. I will review the basic principles that should be applied to any enclosure type whether screen, solid side, glass, or free range. We will go over how to carry them...

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Dominance Play Between Juvenile F. Pardalis Panther Chameleons

The 2013 Study on Socialization in Juvenile Chameleons

An Analysis of the 2013 Study “Effects of early social isolation on the behavior and performance of juvenile lizards, Chameleo calyptratus and its Implications for Captive Husbandry" Two juvenile Panther Chameleons face off in a dominance display. There has been a buzz in the chameleon community ever since a study was published in December...

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Panther Chameleons Together

Keeping Chameleons Together

Keeping Chameleons Together A rare, but not unheard of, peaceful coexistence between sibling panther chameleons (Furcifer pardalis). There is no telling how long this would last. Even though they would choose to perch next to each other, the size difference and coloration delta suggest a pecking order has been established and...

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A Boy and his Chameleon

Are Chameleons Good Pets For Children?

Chameleons and Children At shows we often hear the question “are chameleons good pets for kids”. There are two parts to this question. The first is whether the chameleon is a good pet for kids and the second is if kids are good for the chameleon. Are Chameleons Safe Pets For Kids? The...

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Chameleon cage drainage tray

Chameleon Cage Setup: Drainage

Chameleon Cage Setup: Drainage The most complicated part of a chameleon cage setup is the water cycle. Water must be provided in a drinkable form for a chameleon. This requires water dripping or spraying on surfaces and, inevitably, exiting the cage in some manner. When keeping a chameleon indoors, the exit...

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uroplatus cage

Uroplatus Leaf Tailed Geckos in Dragon Strand Cages

Uroplatus Leaf Tailed Geckos in Dragon Strand Cages by Luis Wiedemann One of the most important (if not the most important) elements in successfully caring for reptiles is proper housing. This is especially true when working with species that require specific environmental conditions in order to thrive in captivity. Take the Leaf...

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