29Mar
30Dec
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...
24Nov
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...
23Nov
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...
11Nov
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...
03Nov
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...
27Jul
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...
17May
$12 off a subscription to Herp Nation!
Get $12 off a subscription to Herp Nation Magazine!
Herp Nation is our industry’s leading quality herp publication. The guys there do a great job and are gearing up for a season that is not to miss! Issue 16 is on it’s way! This is a publication by reptile people...
14May
Dragon Strand Investigative Report: Rack Abuse!
This is a Dragon Strand Investigative Report. Thor the Dragon reporting (that’s me above). A number of disturbing observations have been made by our eyes and ears in the field. They wish to remain anonymous, but suffice to say they may or may not be escaped feeder dubia (non-infesting,...
28Dec
Screen Cages vs. Solid Side Cages for Chameleons
The Dragon Strand Breeder Series cages are designed for arboreal reptiles and amphibians. The Breeder Series combines solid PVC sides and back with screen front and top. Breeders of herps such as Rhacodactylus (New Caledonia Geckos), Abronia (Mexican Alligator Lizards) and Phyllomedusa (Monkey Tree Frogs) are already familiar with screen/solid...
