And it's wrong. I'm not a "pet parent" or other such nonsense. You are the owner, that is simply a fact. Check your local law if you are in doubt. No amount of touchy feely thinking with your heart and not your head will change it.
I am currently undertaking an animal management course at college and for the last week i had been listening to a podcast series about chameleons for my animal training subject. Today i watched this video and then went back to the podcasts only to realise you are the one who made the podcasts. Thank you so much for literally every video and podcast because they are helping with my studies so much.
Jackson’s chameleons are my absolute favorite. I was first interested in Panthers for their gorgeous colors, but I decided they weren’t for me. And then at a reptile expo, a vendor was selling Jackson’s chameleons. I was immediately in love. That vivid green was mesmerizing. I bought a male the next day. He’s been an absolute angel.
Same I love them they usually don’t change colors much or mine doesn’t but it loves to hide but it tries to sneak up on me sometimes I act like I loose him and let him climb on me I never grab I let him choose if he wants to come up on me he is an amazing companion
Excellent excellent excellent video ! I'm into reptiles keeping for 10+yrs and I never ever found such a serious and explanatory video as this one ! Your dedication in putting on so much precise and helpful info is astounding. I THANK YOU VERY MUCH. As an experienced keeper myself I still learned much things here. Your video should be a "sticky" on YT ! lol. Now i'm going to move on to the other vids you provide. You made a new subscriber out of me ! Keep on the excellent work ! Greetings from Belgium.
@@nikayllaaugustinos7678 Hi ! I think if you listen to the numerous podcasts recorded by Bill, you would be blessed with tons of invaluable info about those little critters. I never found anything even remotely close to that quality of torough information... so my only advise would be : listen to them, it's just amazing ! Best of luck!
Reno D I just wanted to thank you for sharing your appreciation and helping out Nikaylla. Feedback from an experienced reptile keeper like you carries a lot of weight!
I’ve been thinking about getting a chameleon for about three months now and people say that you have to Think twice. this video help me a lot, thank you.
What in the world did i just watch!!!??? I had never seen such a well put explanatory video on chameleon education!! You went through everything, congrats!
I've seriously thought about getting a chameleon or other reptile lately. I kept a female veiled chameleon a couple of years ago and I loved her so much. She was one of those rare veiled chameleons that were extremely friendly and It at least felt like she bonded with me super well. She just exploded into blue and colorful greens whenever she saw me and she loved to sit on me and with me as I did schoolwork. She was the sweetest and I loved her so much. Just seeing videos like this where the chameleon is climbing around on sticks and branches just fills me with pure joy and nostalgia, it reminds me of her so much. I miss you a lot Molly
Welcome to the channel! I have a lot about chameleons and there is nothing wrong with casually getting up to speed on the latest in husbandry discoveries (there have been a lot - especially with Veileds) while waiting for the perfect window of opportunity to jump back in again. I am glad this was able to bring back some good memories!
I have a veiled chameleon for my own. He loves sleeping on my shoulder and won't go away so it's really hard to make him sleep in his terrarium :b he's 8 months old ^^ and his name is Fluffy (dont ask)
Sorry for replying after 1 year, but your comment gave me some hope! I've been watching tons of videos regarding chameleons because I have the chance to buy a veiled chameleon, but in every video they say this kind is super fisty and grumpy, and I was close to giving up. Wish you and Fluffy a nice day!
@@tomasgomes8793 Thank you! Ofcourse Fluffy also has his grumpy times but it can get better! Read their body language, don't touch them if they back away, feed them from your hand, give it space and a big home. Those things will make it trust you eventually. I would recommend getting a 4months old chameleon to raise it from the start and let it get used to you. have a nice day as well!
I rescued a Juvi pied veiled chameleon from petsmart due to the care they were giving it about 8 months ago. He has grown a TON and im glad to see him a lot happier. Hes a grumpy guy and may not love me but i love him!
This was great! Thanks! If I ever get one, I think the one for me is the female panther chameleon. The one you showed was beautiful! Thanks for spreading that attitude about cage size, them being living beings deserving of care and respect, and that we are caregivers of our pets - everyone should be that way.
My first ever chameleon was a Jackson’s, and they’ll forever be my favorite species. I have three Veileds currently, one of them is a piebald. They’re my favorite reptile, but they aren’t for everyone.
I just want to say I appreciate everything you do for the chameleon community. I bought one of your enclosures and now I’m just filling it in with plants so I can put my panther in. He’s going to love it.
Thank you for a very informative look at chameleons as pets. I saw a veiled chameleon in a pet store today, and, of course have seen videos where they appear to be enjoying their human interactions. A big thank you for clearing that up! After watching your video, I decided I'd be miserable with a pet who didn't "like" my attempts at companionship. You saved a chameleon from a miserable life! Your honesty is appreciated.
This is one of the best comments I could get! Finding a pet that matches our needs and expectations is critical to a happy life together! For example, as much as I adore cockatoos, I could never provide the emotional needs they have. They is nothing wrong with me or with cockatoos - we just aren’t a match! I am very happy you were able to learn this before getting the pet!
Wonderful presentation!! Thank You so much! I'm very happy to comment that I learned a lot today. I currently care for 2 Veiled Chameleons, both rehomed to me at about 2.5 years old. I am looking forward to obtaining my first Panther baby. I'm also looking into the Pygmy and Parsons Chameleons! I find that the Chameleons have interesting behaviors, personalities. Very conducive to meditation which is a big plus for my husband and I! I really do Thank You!
Veiled because it was a great shop with lots of knowledgeable staff, a healthy chameleon and because we hadn’t seen this video. Great stuff. Thank you.
I got my first chameleon, a 10 month old veiled male a couple weeks ago. His first family was moving and their new landlord found out they had a chameleon (he didn't care about their dog or cat), he told them they couldn't bring him. The family had listed him for free for over three weeks, but they live in a rural area so they had no takers. When we contacted the family they were so grateful that we agreed to keep in contact with them they gave us EVERYTHING they had for him (including a temp gun). I did upgrade his UVB and added more enrichment items to his enclosure, but she had most everything covered. We named him Jupiter, he's my pissy boy, but that attitude just endears me to him even more! He's been an amazing addition to our family! I feel so fortunate to have him in our lives! I hope to give him long, happy life with us!
Tara Bytez I am very glad that there was a happy ending to this story! I remember when I had to rehome a couple chameleons and having a good home for them to go to meant everything!
My Rex is about 2 years old and I adopted him about 7 months ago. He has gained weight and his tail looks better than when I got him. Always vary the food a bit and do buy calcium powder.
Loved this video. Very informative for newbies. My first cham was a triceros quadricornis female that I stumbled upon in the pet section at a hardware store in Germany many yrs ago. I had her for about 9yrs before she died. She laid a few infertile clutches...she started crawling around on the floor and I placed buckets with dirt all around(she was somewhat free range) and she picked a bucket,laid and moved on. Thanks for the vid, totally cool.
This seriously helped me. I have not heard of some of these crucial tips from anyone else; I now have a better understanding on chameleons and I cannot thank you enough.
This video helped me decide which species was perfect to start with and when i actually went to the Reptile Store, I felt educated enough to purchase all the things my new Veiled needed! He seems to be acclimating quite well to his new enclosure but I'm still worried about his temperature and light schedule. can we get a video about proper lighting and how long to keep the lights on etc. ? Love this channel and I just started listening to the podcast as well!
I've got 2 species of chameleon. I've got a beautiful common Mediterranean chameleon. Very even temperament easy to handle and can be trusted. Also have a male veiled. The polar opposite of what i said in the above.. But stunning to look at. Great information here and I'd look forward to more videos. Thanks chameleon academy!! 🙂
Hello from South Mississippi! I’m a second time chameleon care taker and both times I chose a veiled. I just love how they look with their big crests. I’d also like to thank you for putting it out there that the females shouldn’t be looked at as solely breeders and brought light to the fact that they aren’t as scary as everyone makes them out to be. Before I watched your video I was scared to death of the females because of people saying they get egg bound. And I love love love how you said we aren’t owners but car takers. Very nicely put. You’ve got a new subscriber here!
Excellent video. I have two Veiled males and the older Ziggy is so friendly and hates being in his vivarium and literally runs out onto your arm when you open it. He can still be a grumpy guy though. My younger boy Frodo is a more shy and prefers to be left alone.
My veiled chameleon is super friendly! I’ve had her for not that long and she loves to hang out with us! It’s always nice and bright colors and rarely gets stressed
Hey there I love your videos. Very informative, i do appreciate your effort. I have just bought a veiled cham. I've had an interest with chameleons since I was just a kid. They are very fascinating creatures. They remind me that the creator is the the most awesome and mysterious giver of life to have made suck a creature.
Last year I got my first chameleon, he was a wonderful male ambanja panther but sadly he was too agressive for me and sold him to a breeder who really wanted him for a long time due to his exceptional coloration. And after a few months without any cham, today I got myself for Christmas a beautiful pair of yellow crested Jackson's chameleons. They are maybe too tiny but I trusted the breeder and as it is winter I felt confident enough to get them. I hope they do well... I've read (literally) everything available about this species so... Fingers crossed! Thank you so much for your work teaching us in the right way!! Cheers from Spain 🇪🇸
adrian pbarroso That is great to hear! Did you run across the jacksonschameleon.org website? I created this page to be a central hub for Jackson’s Chameleon keepers. I figured we needed a good place to collect our experiences for future keepers!
@@ChameleonAcademy wow, thanks for the info! I'll take a look at it ASAP. I've already noticed something that I didn't expect: they're eating dubia nymphs since the second week of life. Such a big appetite! 😂
Abigail Thompson it is amazing how chameleons are mostly air! And when they want to they suck it all in and hide behind branches! Although they seem to have large shapes they need to be healthy to really be a chameleon. Too much weight in them and they are challenged to move and live like a chameleon should.
it's a real complete guide and good interaction... I live in Argentina and I've a enthusiasm for have a Yemen Velled Chameleon or a Panther Chameleon but only problem here is only official enclosure for them is the ReptiBreeze Medium (41x41x76) and not much more...
What an excellent informative spirited video! I couldn't be more impressed by this gentlemen and appreciate him spreading proper awareness of how to properly care for a chameleon!!! 👏
My girl is a veiled who showed up in my backyard abandoned/lost last year, no owner found. She’s not shy at all and it’s been a huge learning curve learning to care for her and is the most expensive “free” pet I’ve ever heard of. Thousands in parasite meds, blood tests, and everything for her enclosure including mistking and plants (that I had to throw out bc coccidia she came with) but I adore her.
I definitely agree on researching breeders VERY thoroughly. I was sold a 1 month old baby panther with many health issues (the breeder said he was 3 months old but was born very small). While it was my mistake to accept it without looking further into it, essentially you want someone that has the best interest for the chameleon, not the money
Sir, that was awesome. Definitley subscribing. The basics for chameleon stewardship is clear. What I mean is," It is all about them, and not so much showing them off to others". Great video.
Thank you for the great video! Loved to hear that you mentioned: THEY ARE SHY. Cant keep repeating the importance of understanding the animals. They are lizards and of course it is so stressful (Stress-which is one of the biggest danger for chameleons) for them to be tamed, touched... I have a veiled chameleon - he is with me for 3 years, since he was a baby, and he is absolutely not tamed, he gets angry quite easily - naturally, just as it supposed to be - I simply let him be as a chameleon. I LOVE all the lizards and all the spiders living with me, with a DISTANCE so they can be themselves and love is reciprocated on their confidence, letting us observe them as they really are and showing confidence on not hiding all the time under some rocks scared of being touched. Also important that chameleons are used to be prey in the nature, so they must be scared to death from any kind of approach, except if it is a roach ;)
Beautifully made video! Well organized and your voice is like Nat Geo quality! I enjoyed the video a lot that I watched it two more times and took notes. I am new at this and currently making the transition from aquariums (yes! Another expensive hobby). I was set on getting a veiled since the research plus what you video covers for being an “easy” species. Your video has me now thinking to get a panther cham. My plan is to set up the cage and foliage and let it get established. Once I am happy with the cage, I’ll pursue a male panther from a reputable breather. Again, great video and really learned a lot. Sub’d
I am very glad you enjoyed the video! And your strategy of setting everything up and letting it run a while before introducing your chameleon is perfect. That is just one of the habits learned from your aquarium years that will serve you well into your chameleon years!
I was thinking of getting a Jackson but once I heard of the mild personality and that chameleons can die from stress I rethought it and went for a panther chameleon. Thank you for the information extremely helpful. I will definitely be getting a panther chameleon for my first chameleon (I have had about 5 reptiles in the past but never a chameleon).
You're Killin it Bill, thank you for the top notch chameleon info as always man! My first cham is a male veiled I reluctantly purchased from Petco and two months later ordered a male panther from KK. Both are growing like weeds!
Fantastic information for people just looking to get into chameleons. I've owned chameleons for 15 years with a large collection and I'm still leaning daily!
We were gifted Cami for Christmas. She is a veiled chameleon. I really thought I would absolutely hate having a reptile in my house and I couldn't have been more wrong I absolutely love her!!! She was meant to be for my sons but I feel me and her get along very well as she won't go to them or with them but she comes out willingly to me. She will also let me hold her and walk around the house with her where she seems very uncomfortable with the children. Great video!! Thank you so much for the advice I will be looking for a bigger enclosure for her 😀
I'm originally from Kenya and I had a female Jackson's chameleon for 5 years 3months when she sadly passed away. She was a lovely pet whom I kept in our tree right outside our house. She use to turn up for feeding at the same exact time. Thanks for sharing.
You explained very clearly and gave such important details that many over look. I really hope many people find your video before deciding to purchase one.
Originally I really wanted a Jackson's and I've done some research on them and Panthers but while both could work for me I couldn't really choose, this video definitely helped me choose Panthers in the end, and it was great to learn about the veiled chameleon too! Amazing video!
Jackson Chameleon because I've got to do reasurch because I'm gonna get a baby Male Jackson Chameleon. So thank you so much for making this video know it will help me out alot
For my first chameleon I got a baby panther chameleon from experienced breeder. I got him because I’m a first time chameleon keeper so I would have help if I had any questions. Also it helped doing at least a years research before getting him I’m even still improving and learning he is now 2 years old and doing great!
Thank you for a great Video with helpful info.Looking forward to getting a chameleon soon. Please do more Videos !!!!>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Thank you very much for your encouragement! I will probably be more on a once a month schedule as my videos end up being a little longer than usual. But I definitely have some very interesting videos ahead that I am putting together!
The more I watch your videos the more I am considering getting a Jackson’s Chameleon. Loved watching them in the trees in Hawaii but now that I live in Washington I’m realizing how much I miss them.
Simply amazing. I am only just getting into basic reptile keeping, and a chameleon is still a bit down the road for me, but this has to be one of the most informative comparison and overview videos I've seen for any reptile or possibly even small animal in general. If only this sort of quality was more common haha. Subscribed :)
Good point about female chameleons! My first Cham was a female Jacksons Chameleon, had no issues with her. Plus, she had a big personality! (Keep in mind rarely handled) She loved eating from our hands and giving us the stink eye!
I got an vailed chameleon a couple months ago, his name is kiwi and he always gets his tail wrapped around one of his legs and then it gets stuck. I was looking for videos about chameleons to find out stuff I don’t know about them which I should be aware of, then I found this video. It’s amazing! Thanks for the advice!
I recently got my first Veiled Chameleon. I was wondering how much I should feed my chameleon. He’s about 1.25 months old. I feed him about 6, 1/4 inch crickets once a day. Is this too much or too little? Thank you!
Feed him as much as he will eat until he is full grown (6-9 months) and then ease off to five food items every other day or even every third day. Obesity is a big problem in veiled chameleons so remember to ease off when adult size!
Thank you for sharing your extensive knowledge with us! This was so informative and educational. I've always loved chameleons as they are so beautiful and unique.
Hello! my name is audrey i am really wanting a chameleon but i have a big problem. i live in anchorage, alaska where tempuratures* arent the best and my house tempurature is kinda low and its very dry here although i do have a humidafier*. i am also 12 am i too young to own a chameleon should i wait? i am going to be vet when im older and i want animal experience. i want to work with reptiles. i own 2 dogs and a parakeet. is that a problem? what chameleon is best for alaska standards? if i get one and cant provide the temps for it and it dies am i a bad person? please answer if it is not a good idea to get one please let me know i dont want to make a chameleon suffer.
Audrey Groat a very active member of the chameleon community lives in Alaska. It is very challenging, but it can be done. The challenge is not just the chameleon, but making sure you have a constant supply of food! Low humidity can be taken care of by humidifiers and glass or solid side cages. Artificial lighting technology is to a point where even the long nights won’t be a problem. But it will definitely be expensive. Just how expensive depends on what kind of environmental conditions your house provides and you would be the best to know that. You might consider working with Pygmy chameleons as they are smaller and it is easier to create a total custom environment for them. You could do the same for the larger chameleons if you have the space and funds to do it on a larger scale. The pygmy chameleons might be a good first step to work out all the things you need to do to make it work. There are many things you will need to take care of to keep chameleons in Anchorage. It really will depend on how much of your time and money you want to devote to making it work. But it can be done!
You should care for more "easy" animal at first, like beardead dragon. I wanted chameleon but they are kinda hard to keep alive and happy. So I bough berdead dragon. I know they don't look like chameleon and they are not that charming but it's good for the start speccialy if this is your first reptile pet.
I had a friend in college who is now a regular veterinarian with aspirations to be an exotic vet. She kept a chameleon on a fake ficus tree in her dorm for years. She loved that thing and took care of it so well, youd think it was her actual child lol. Resident assistants never caught her because it was camoflauged lol. It was like $500 so she went in 50/50 with her room mate and shared custody, but she loved him so much she bought out her room mates portion of the custody Haha
Chameleon Academy can I email a pic of my veiled ? Wondering if I have a boy or girl . Store said boy but idk I don’t see the slurs or at least I don’t think I do
Jeremiah, take a look at the Chameleon Academy species profile and see if that helps you identify the gender of your chameleon. If that doesn’t do it then you can find my email in the contacts section and I can give an opinion. Check out this link for Veiled info: chameleonacademy.com/veiled-chameleon-care/
I had my first chameleon when I was an army brat in Hawaii and it was a Jackson chameleon that my dad help raise and now that I am older I want to accompany one as well but I think I will go with a panther chameleon to start out because the females are beautiful. With that being said will a female be unhappy if she doesn't mate or will she be okay??
We have a veiled female. About 6 months old. She is great addition to our pet friendly home. Likes coming out of her cage and run around on the sofa. Very friendly and we've been lucky. Now the husbandry with egg laying was a stressful first time. have a box about 10x10x12 with sand and dirt always in cage ready.
I can certainly fit an episode on breeding into the line up. Was there anything in particular you were interested in? Are you just researching what you need to do to hatch your first clutch?
@@ChameleonAcademy I would like to know how I could get my female gravit and what i need to do and what to prepare to get my eggs layed and hatched. really like to know your best tips ! :) kind regards
@@MrJroenn1 This is a popular question. I will have to put together an episode or two about it. Thank you for letting me know what you are interested in!
"Want to make your chameleon happy? Walk by his cage and pretend you didn't notice him". Reptile comedy gold right there.
While it is true that reptile comedy is in its infancy, it has to start somewhere!
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So true! 😂
Hilarious
"We are not owners, but care takers." Wonderfully put!
That's exactly how I feel with my pets. More like a steward and/or family member
Love this!
And it's wrong. I'm not a "pet parent" or other such nonsense. You are the owner, that is simply a fact. Check your local law if you are in doubt. No amount of touchy feely thinking with your heart and not your head will change it.
@@mikefranklin70 you should behave like a caretaker though
Elizabeth Ochoa we’re the fathers. We take care of them and nurture them. I’m a parent!
I am currently undertaking an animal management course at college and for the last week i had been listening to a podcast series about chameleons for my animal training subject. Today i watched this video and then went back to the podcasts only to realise you are the one who made the podcasts. Thank you so much for literally every video and podcast because they are helping with my studies so much.
Thank you so much for letting me know the podcasts and video has been useful! I am now working on more videos to keep that streak going!
the bob ross of chameleons everybody
This is one of the comments I am most proud of :)
Alexia Sabin lol 😂
Hands down the best video on cham choices. Very informative.
Mike M_VB Thank you very much!
I'm very impressed with how well this video was made. The information is great for a beginner. Kudos.
i thought this was Elon musk reviewing chameleons XD
Omg best comment 😂😂
OMZ elon musk / nick offerman
I did a double take as well!!
lol looks like his brother or somethin
Kinda looks like David Williams's
Jackson’s chameleons are my absolute favorite. I was first interested in Panthers for their gorgeous colors, but I decided they weren’t for me. And then at a reptile expo, a vendor was selling Jackson’s chameleons. I was immediately in love. That vivid green was mesmerizing. I bought a male the next day. He’s been an absolute angel.
Amelia Reid they are my favorite as well!
TThey are my favorite from all chams
@@ChameleonAcademy Jackson's chameleon because of flick
Same I love them they usually don’t change colors much or mine doesn’t but it loves to hide but it tries to sneak up on me sometimes I act like I loose him and let him climb on me I never grab I let him choose if he wants to come up on me he is an amazing companion
“They were born being fed by hairless apes” that... is the best part
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Heyyy! I have hair 😠
@@Khan-_-Art1st 🤣
This guy is a real teacher and this has to be the must informative video I have seen on TH-cam
Thank you very much!
Excellent excellent excellent video ! I'm into reptiles keeping for 10+yrs and I never ever found such a serious and explanatory video as this one !
Your dedication in putting on so much precise and helpful info is astounding. I THANK YOU VERY MUCH. As an experienced keeper myself I still learned much things here. Your video should be a "sticky" on YT ! lol.
Now i'm going to move on to the other vids you provide. You made a new subscriber out of me !
Keep on the excellent work ! Greetings from Belgium.
I have never had a chameleon before I have started doing research and wanted to speaker with an experienced owner to assist with more info.
@@nikayllaaugustinos7678 Hi ! I think if you listen to the numerous podcasts recorded by Bill, you would be blessed with tons of invaluable info about those little critters. I never found anything even remotely close to that quality of torough information... so my only advise would be : listen to them, it's just amazing ! Best of luck!
Reno D I just wanted to thank you for sharing your appreciation and helping out Nikaylla. Feedback from an experienced reptile keeper like you carries a lot of weight!
@@ChameleonAcademy My pleasure ! Thank you for the kind words. You make a wonderful work !
SAME! ^^
I’ve been thinking about getting a chameleon for about three months now and people say that you have to Think twice. this video help me a lot, thank you.
What in the world did i just watch!!!??? I had never seen such a well put explanatory video on chameleon education!! You went through everything, congrats!
So fortunate to be living in South Africa, we've got all sorts of pets walking around here everywhere...
I've seriously thought about getting a chameleon or other reptile lately. I kept a female veiled chameleon a couple of years ago and I loved her so much. She was one of those rare veiled chameleons that were extremely friendly and It at least felt like she bonded with me super well. She just exploded into blue and colorful greens whenever she saw me and she loved to sit on me and with me as I did schoolwork.
She was the sweetest and I loved her so much.
Just seeing videos like this where the chameleon is climbing around on sticks and branches just fills me with pure joy and nostalgia, it reminds me of her so much.
I miss you a lot Molly
Welcome to the channel! I have a lot about chameleons and there is nothing wrong with casually getting up to speed on the latest in husbandry discoveries (there have been a lot - especially with Veileds) while waiting for the perfect window of opportunity to jump back in again. I am glad this was able to bring back some good memories!
“We’re not owners, we’re caretakers” that’s what has to stick in your head when considering getting a pet
I have a veiled chameleon for my own. He loves sleeping on my shoulder and won't go away so it's really hard to make him sleep in his terrarium :b he's 8 months old ^^ and his name is Fluffy (dont ask)
Exactly adorable❤❤❤❤❤😍
Aawwwwwwee I understand cuz like there feet feel like some type of fur not scales, but my Cham hates me😞
Sorry for replying after 1 year, but your comment gave me some hope! I've been watching tons of videos regarding chameleons because I have the chance to buy a veiled chameleon, but in every video they say this kind is super fisty and grumpy, and I was close to giving up. Wish you and Fluffy a nice day!
@@tomasgomes8793 Thank you! Ofcourse Fluffy also has his grumpy times but it can get better! Read their body language, don't touch them if they back away, feed them from your hand, give it space and a big home. Those things will make it trust you eventually.
I would recommend getting a 4months old chameleon to raise it from the start and let it get used to you.
have a nice day as well!
I rescued a Juvi pied veiled chameleon from petsmart due to the care they were giving it about 8 months ago. He has grown a TON and im glad to see him a lot happier. Hes a grumpy guy and may not love me but i love him!
I would like to see more content. Perhaps a tour of your indoor and outdoor enclosures or just a GoPro of your routine.
This was great! Thanks! If I ever get one, I think the one for me is the female panther chameleon. The one you showed was beautiful! Thanks for spreading that attitude about cage size, them being living beings deserving of care and respect, and that we are caregivers of our pets - everyone should be that way.
My first ever chameleon was a Jackson’s, and they’ll forever be my favorite species. I have three Veileds currently, one of them is a piebald. They’re my favorite reptile, but they aren’t for everyone.
I just want to say I appreciate everything you do for the chameleon community. I bought one of your enclosures and now I’m just filling it in with plants so I can put my panther in. He’s going to love it.
nuclearpeacex I am very glad that this outreach has brought value to both you and your panther chameleon!
A chameleon seems to be the socialphobia-type of reptile, nice. We have something in common xD
Konan Kami same here.
Thank you for a very informative look at chameleons as pets.
I saw a veiled chameleon in a pet store today, and, of course have seen videos where they appear to be enjoying their human interactions.
A big thank you for clearing that up! After watching your video, I decided I'd be miserable with a pet who didn't "like" my attempts at companionship. You saved a chameleon from a miserable life! Your honesty is appreciated.
This is one of the best comments I could get! Finding a pet that matches our needs and expectations is critical to a happy life together! For example, as much as I adore cockatoos, I could never provide the emotional needs they have. They is nothing wrong with me or with cockatoos - we just aren’t a match! I am very happy you were able to learn this before getting the pet!
@@ChameleonAcademy It really is a wonderful video! I'll probably visit again just so I can enjoy seeing you with your friends. :)
Wonderful presentation!! Thank You so much! I'm very happy to comment that I learned a lot today. I currently care for 2 Veiled Chameleons, both rehomed to me at about 2.5 years old. I am looking forward to obtaining my first Panther baby. I'm also looking into the Pygmy and Parsons Chameleons! I find that the Chameleons have interesting behaviors, personalities. Very conducive to meditation which is a big plus for my husband and I! I really do Thank You!
My first one was panther was a gift. I just recently got a Jackson and this video was very helpful thank you so much.
I am glad it was helpful!
This video helped me a lot on my decision on getting a chameleon😁👍
Veiled because it was a great shop with lots of knowledgeable staff, a healthy chameleon and because we hadn’t seen this video. Great stuff. Thank you.
I got my first chameleon, a 10 month old veiled male a couple weeks ago. His first family was moving and their new landlord found out they had a chameleon (he didn't care about their dog or cat), he told them they couldn't bring him. The family had listed him for free for over three weeks, but they live in a rural area so they had no takers. When we contacted the family they were so grateful that we agreed to keep in contact with them they gave us EVERYTHING they had for him (including a temp gun). I did upgrade his UVB and added more enrichment items to his enclosure, but she had most everything covered. We named him Jupiter, he's my pissy boy, but that attitude just endears me to him even more! He's been an amazing addition to our family! I feel so fortunate to have him in our lives! I hope to give him long, happy life with us!
Tara Bytez I am very glad that there was a happy ending to this story! I remember when I had to rehome a couple chameleons and having a good home for them to go to meant everything!
Hope he has an amazing life and I hope your chameleon has a good long life
My Rex is about 2 years old and I adopted him about 7 months ago.
He has gained weight and his tail looks better than when I got him.
Always vary the food a bit and do buy calcium powder.
Loved this video. Very informative for newbies.
My first cham was a triceros quadricornis female that I stumbled upon in the pet section at a hardware store in Germany many yrs ago. I had her for about 9yrs before she died. She laid a few infertile clutches...she started crawling around on the floor and I placed buckets with dirt all around(she was somewhat free range) and she picked a bucket,laid and moved on.
Thanks for the vid, totally cool.
Very well-made video. I could watch chameleon videos for hours 💚
My husband and I just decided on a veiled chameleon and appreciate these videos so much! So helpful and full of information :)
I picked a Jackson for my first because of the horns and mild temperament.
This seriously helped me. I have not heard of some of these crucial tips from anyone else; I now have a better understanding on chameleons and I cannot thank you enough.
This video helped me decide which species was perfect to start with and when i actually went to the Reptile Store, I felt educated enough to purchase all the things my new Veiled needed! He seems to be acclimating quite well to his new enclosure but I'm still worried about his temperature and light schedule. can we get a video about proper lighting and how long to keep the lights on etc. ? Love this channel and I just started listening to the podcast as well!
James Stout a proper lighting video is in the works! I am very glad to hear that this video helped so much!
some people look like their respective expertise this guy looks like a chameleon expert
I have a veiled chameleon his name is Rango :D
That's a great name for him! I love that movie
@@real6121 AWW thnx!!!
I have one named Frank, but I also like Rango😄
Mine too my granddaughter named him
djwolfie 19 same🤣
This is by far the best video of chameleons I’ve seen I hope more people can watch this before getting their chameleons
Chichi C I am glad you enjoyed it!
I've got 2 species of chameleon.
I've got a beautiful common Mediterranean chameleon. Very even temperament easy to handle and can be trusted.
Also have a male veiled. The polar opposite of what i said in the above..
But stunning to look at.
Great information here and I'd look forward to more videos. Thanks chameleon academy!! 🙂
Hello from South Mississippi! I’m a second time chameleon care taker and both times I chose a veiled. I just love how they look with their big crests. I’d also like to thank you for putting it out there that the females shouldn’t be looked at as solely breeders and brought light to the fact that they aren’t as scary as everyone makes them out to be. Before I watched your video I was scared to death of the females because of people saying they get egg bound. And I love love love how you said we aren’t owners but car takers. Very nicely put. You’ve got a new subscriber here!
I am glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent video. I have two Veiled males and the older Ziggy is so friendly and hates being in his vivarium and literally runs out onto your arm when you open it. He can still be a grumpy guy though. My younger boy Frodo is a more shy and prefers to be left alone.
Yep, each chameleon has their own personality!
My veiled chameleon is super friendly! I’ve had her for not that long and she loves to hang out with us! It’s always nice and bright colors and rarely gets stressed
Hey there I love your videos.
Very informative, i do appreciate your effort.
I have just bought a veiled cham.
I've had an interest with chameleons since I was just a kid. They are very fascinating creatures. They remind me that the creator is the the most awesome and mysterious giver of life to have made suck a creature.
Last year I got my first chameleon, he was a wonderful male ambanja panther but sadly he was too agressive for me and sold him to a breeder who really wanted him for a long time due to his exceptional coloration. And after a few months without any cham, today I got myself for Christmas a beautiful pair of yellow crested Jackson's chameleons. They are maybe too tiny but I trusted the breeder and as it is winter I felt confident enough to get them. I hope they do well... I've read (literally) everything available about this species so... Fingers crossed!
Thank you so much for your work teaching us in the right way!!
Cheers from Spain 🇪🇸
adrian pbarroso That is great to hear! Did you run across the jacksonschameleon.org website? I created this page to be a central hub for Jackson’s Chameleon keepers. I figured we needed a good place to collect our experiences for future keepers!
@@ChameleonAcademy wow, thanks for the info! I'll take a look at it ASAP. I've already noticed something that I didn't expect: they're eating dubia nymphs since the second week of life. Such a big appetite! 😂
I didn’t know chameleons we’re supposed to be that skinny.
Abigail Thompson it is amazing how chameleons are mostly air! And when they want to they suck it all in and hide behind branches! Although they seem to have large shapes they need to be healthy to really be a chameleon. Too much weight in them and they are challenged to move and live like a chameleon should.
Admittedly, I tend to overfeed my animals because it's so fun to watch them eat. Maybe other people are that way too.
@@duybear4023 Its not healthy to do that, even if fun to watch, you can kill them by overfeeding.
it's a real complete guide and good interaction...
I live in Argentina and I've a enthusiasm for have a Yemen Velled Chameleon or a Panther Chameleon but only problem here is only official enclosure for them is the ReptiBreeze Medium (41x41x76) and not much more...
What an excellent informative spirited video! I couldn't be more impressed by this gentlemen and appreciate him spreading proper awareness of how to properly care for a chameleon!!! 👏
My girl is a veiled who showed up in my backyard abandoned/lost last year, no owner found. She’s not shy at all and it’s been a huge learning curve learning to care for her and is the most expensive “free” pet I’ve ever heard of. Thousands in parasite meds, blood tests, and everything for her enclosure including mistking and plants (that I had to throw out bc coccidia she came with) but I adore her.
This is a really good video all around, very helpful
Jakob Reeder thank you for letting me know you enjoyed the video!
I purchased my first juvenile vailed Cham and I would love a long lesson and lots of advice from this guy. Very experienced and informative!
I found this a very informative video
I definitely agree on researching breeders VERY thoroughly. I was sold a 1 month old baby panther with many health issues (the breeder said he was 3 months old but was born very small). While it was my mistake to accept it without looking further into it, essentially you want someone that has the best interest for the chameleon, not the money
Fernanda Lira thank you for sharing your experiences. This is a great perspective for those looking for their first chameleon.
Sir, that was awesome. Definitley subscribing. The basics for chameleon stewardship is clear. What I mean is," It is all about them, and not so much showing them off to others". Great video.
Donald Wilson thank you very much for your encouragement!
Thank you for the great video! Loved to hear that you mentioned: THEY ARE SHY. Cant keep repeating the importance of understanding the animals. They are lizards and of course it is so stressful (Stress-which is one of the biggest danger for chameleons) for them to be tamed, touched...
I have a veiled chameleon - he is with me for 3 years, since he was a baby, and he is absolutely not tamed, he gets angry quite easily - naturally, just as it supposed to be - I simply let him be as a chameleon.
I LOVE all the lizards and all the spiders living with me, with a DISTANCE so they can be themselves and love is reciprocated on their confidence, letting us observe them as they really are and showing confidence on not hiding all the time under some rocks scared of being touched.
Also important that chameleons are used to be prey in the nature, so they must be scared to death from any kind of approach, except if it is a roach ;)
Beautifully made video! Well organized and your voice is like Nat Geo quality! I enjoyed the video a lot that I watched it two more times and took notes. I am new at this and currently making the transition from aquariums (yes! Another expensive hobby). I was set on getting a veiled since the research plus what you video covers for being an “easy” species. Your video has me now thinking to get a panther cham. My plan is to set up the cage and foliage and let it get established. Once I am happy with the cage, I’ll pursue a male panther from a reputable breather. Again, great video and really learned a lot. Sub’d
I am very glad you enjoyed the video! And your strategy of setting everything up and letting it run a while before introducing your chameleon is perfect. That is just one of the habits learned from your aquarium years that will serve you well into your chameleon years!
This showed up on my feed randomly and very pleasant to watch. Very cool to learn about chameleons.
I am glad you enjoyed the video!
Thank you for such a well put, and informational video, earned a thumbs up and sub
I was thinking of getting a Jackson but once I heard of the mild personality and that chameleons can die from stress I rethought it and went for a panther chameleon. Thank you for the information extremely helpful. I will definitely be getting a panther chameleon for my first chameleon (I have had about 5 reptiles in the past but never a chameleon).
You're Killin it Bill, thank you for the top notch chameleon info as always man! My first cham is a male veiled I reluctantly purchased from Petco and two months later ordered a male panther from KK. Both are growing like weeds!
Ben Umbras great to hear that your chameleons are doing so well! Thank you for letting me know you enjoyed the video!
Fantastic information for people just looking to get into chameleons. I've owned chameleons for 15 years with a large collection and I'm still leaning daily!
We were gifted Cami for Christmas. She is a veiled chameleon. I really thought I would absolutely hate having a reptile in my house and I couldn't have been more wrong I absolutely love her!!!
She was meant to be for my sons but I feel me and her get along very well as she won't go to them or with them but she comes out willingly to me. She will also let me hold her and walk around the house with her where she seems very uncomfortable with the children. Great video!! Thank you so much for the advice I will be looking for a bigger enclosure for her 😀
I'm originally from Kenya and I had a female Jackson's chameleon for 5 years 3months when she sadly passed away. She was a lovely pet whom I kept in our tree right outside our house. She use to turn up for feeding at the same exact time. Thanks for sharing.
Milele that is exciting! Very cool!
I love your pod casts bill ,they should be mandatory for new keepers I have 7 yemen 7 panthers 1 jacksons an a oustalet amongst my reptiles
You explained very clearly and gave such important details that many over look. I really hope many people find your video before deciding to purchase one.
oh man, i loved this video so much, thank you!!!
Originally I really wanted a Jackson's and I've done some research on them and Panthers but while both could work for me I couldn't really choose, this video definitely helped me choose Panthers in the end, and it was great to learn about the veiled chameleon too! Amazing video!
Arsen I am glad you enjoyed it! Panthers are a great choice!
Jackson Chameleon because I've got to do reasurch because I'm gonna get a baby Male Jackson Chameleon. So thank you so much for making this video know it will help me out alot
Tabitha Myers I am so glad this video helped you! I admit that Jackson’s Chameleons are my favorite as well :)
For my first chameleon I got a baby panther chameleon from experienced breeder. I got him because I’m a first time chameleon keeper so I would have help if I had any questions. Also it helped doing at least a years research before getting him I’m even still improving and learning he is now 2 years old and doing great!
This is great to hear! I am glad you have had such a good experience!
Thank you for a great Video with helpful info.Looking forward to getting a chameleon soon. Please do more Videos !!!!>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Thank you very much for your encouragement! I will probably be more on a once a month schedule as my videos end up being a little longer than usual. But I definitely have some very interesting videos ahead that I am putting together!
The more I watch your videos the more I am considering getting a Jackson’s Chameleon. Loved watching them in the trees in Hawaii but now that I live in Washington I’m realizing how much I miss them.
I think Washington would have good environmental conditions. You could get that nighttime drop that many of us struggle to provide.
This video was really helpful! Great channel I subscribed and liked!
Thank you very much!
Simply amazing. I am only just getting into basic reptile keeping, and a chameleon is still a bit down the road for me, but this has to be one of the most informative comparison and overview videos I've seen for any reptile or possibly even small animal in general. If only this sort of quality was more common haha. Subscribed :)
Justin on TH-cam dot com Thank you very much!
extremely informative!
richard nosewater thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it!
Good point about female chameleons! My first Cham was a female Jacksons Chameleon, had no issues with her. Plus, she had a big personality! (Keep in mind rarely handled) She loved eating from our hands and giving us the stink eye!
Damn i thought my veiled was underfed by my dude looks just like this glad im doing it right.
I got an vailed chameleon a couple months ago, his name is kiwi and he always gets his tail wrapped around one of his legs and then it gets stuck. I was looking for videos about chameleons to find out stuff I don’t know about them which I should be aware of, then I found this video. It’s amazing! Thanks for the advice!
I recently got my first Veiled Chameleon. I was wondering how much I should feed my chameleon. He’s about 1.25 months old. I feed him about 6, 1/4 inch crickets once a day. Is this too much or too little? Thank you!
Feed him as much as he will eat until he is full grown (6-9 months) and then ease off to five food items every other day or even every third day. Obesity is a big problem in veiled chameleons so remember to ease off when adult size!
Thank you for sharing your extensive knowledge with us! This was so informative and educational. I've always loved chameleons as they are so beautiful and unique.
Hello! my name is audrey i am really wanting a chameleon but i have a big problem. i live in anchorage, alaska where tempuratures* arent the best and my house tempurature is kinda low and its very dry here although i do have a humidafier*. i am also 12 am i too young to own a chameleon should i wait? i am going to be vet when im older and i want animal experience. i want to work with reptiles. i own 2 dogs and a parakeet. is that a problem? what chameleon is best for alaska standards? if i get one and cant provide the temps for it and it dies am i a bad person? please answer if it is not a good idea to get one please let me know i dont want to make a chameleon suffer.
Audrey Groat a very active member of the chameleon community lives in Alaska. It is very challenging, but it can be done. The challenge is not just the chameleon, but making sure you have a constant supply of food! Low humidity can be taken care of by humidifiers and glass or solid side cages. Artificial lighting technology is to a point where even the long nights won’t be a problem. But it will definitely be expensive. Just how expensive depends on what kind of environmental conditions your house provides and you would be the best to know that. You might consider working with Pygmy chameleons as they are smaller and it is easier to create a total custom environment for them. You could do the same for the larger chameleons if you have the space and funds to do it on a larger scale. The pygmy chameleons might be a good first step to work out all the things you need to do to make it work. There are many things you will need to take care of to keep chameleons in Anchorage. It really will depend on how much of your time and money you want to devote to making it work. But it can be done!
I do recommend waiting thoughlas chameleons are hard to care for in some ways and it will limit your college search
You should care for more "easy" animal at first, like beardead dragon. I wanted chameleon but they are kinda hard to keep alive and happy. So I bough berdead dragon. I know they don't look like chameleon and they are not that charming but it's good for the start speccialy if this is your first reptile pet.
I had a friend in college who is now a regular veterinarian with aspirations to be an exotic vet. She kept a chameleon on a fake ficus tree in her dorm for years. She loved that thing and took care of it so well, youd think it was her actual child lol.
Resident assistants never caught her because it was camoflauged lol. It was like $500 so she went in 50/50 with her room mate and shared custody, but she loved him so much she bought out her room mates portion of the custody Haha
Thanks so much for the info
Just got my first chameleon last week .
Have always wanted one & couldn’t be more happy !
Can see myself having more then one down the line
Jeremiah Neal I am glad you are enjoying your chameleon keeping so much! And, yes, they are addictive!
Chameleon Academy can I email a pic of my veiled ? Wondering if I have a boy or girl . Store said boy but idk I don’t see the slurs or at least I don’t think I do
Jeremiah, take a look at the Chameleon Academy species profile and see if that helps you identify the gender of your chameleon. If that doesn’t do it then you can find my email in the contacts section and I can give an opinion. Check out this link for Veiled info: chameleonacademy.com/veiled-chameleon-care/
I had my first chameleon when I was an army brat in Hawaii and it was a Jackson chameleon that my dad help raise and now that I am older I want to accompany one as well but I think I will go with a panther chameleon to start out because the females are beautiful.
With that being said will a female be unhappy if she doesn't mate or will she be okay??
A female will be very happy never mating!
@@ChameleonAcademy What a sad and boring life.
How is that sad? They only mate to reproduce, they don't feel pleasure like humans do
Wow excellent video. I felt like I was in a class. Thank you for this! I've been wanting a chameleon for awhile now. I love the Panther Chameleon.
Thanks for °C from Germany 😁👍
We have a veiled female. About 6 months old. She is great addition to our pet friendly home. Likes coming out of her cage and run around on the sofa. Very friendly and we've been lucky. Now the husbandry with egg laying was a stressful first time. have a box about 10x10x12 with sand and dirt always in cage ready.
ChamElon Musk, traveling back in time to teach us about lizards (our future overlords)
Started with a panther and just added a veiled. Glad I started with the panther.
Would like a Kenyan Jackson’s if ever they’re available.
i have a veiled chameleon and i beleive she is a year old this helped me out so much!!
Thank you for this 👏
Very informative; straight to the point. Not a bunch of babel like so many other vids.
I’m thinking about getting a chameleon and I think that the panther chameleon is my best bet
They live 2 years
@@alienmapping3536 A properly cared for panther chameleon will live for five to seven years.
First time i see one of your videos. Congrats for this great work !
I am glad you found the channel!
Do you already have a chameleon, looking to get one, or just enjoying the interesting hobbies one can find here on TH-cam?
Can next episode become a episode of breeding please
I can certainly fit an episode on breeding into the line up. Was there anything in particular you were interested in? Are you just researching what you need to do to hatch your first clutch?
Chameleon Breeder about velid chameleon please and thank you
@@ChameleonAcademy I would like to know how I could get my female gravit and what i need to do and what to prepare to get my eggs layed and hatched. really like to know your best tips ! :) kind regards
@@MrJroenn1 This is a popular question. I will have to put together an episode or two about it. Thank you for letting me know what you are interested in!
Clicked because i was curious.. now im checkinf out breeders! Awesome videos and great explanation!
The Appliance Guru thank you very much! I am glad you enjoyed it!
Was thinking about getting a chamelion but from what you describe a chamelion to be, it would NOT like it here. A very feels-bad but thank you.
Thank you for saying the truth! I loved how you talked about expectation of the animal☺️
I liked 2 min into the vidio, how many of u liked the vidio ?
This is super helpful. I appreciate an honest take on their behaviors and will probably seek another pet. Thanks for the info!