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Author: Dave Pyke

  • Do Chameleons Smell? 10 Ways They Can

    Do Chameleons Smell? 10 Ways They Can

    When I had my pet chameleon he lived with me in his enclosure in the corner of my living room near my sofa. On the odd occasion I would catch a whiff of something from his enclosure and think ‘Pew! That stinks! What the heck is that smell!?’ Thankfully this wouldn’t happen very often but…

  • Why Chameleons Keep Their Mouth Open

    Why Chameleons Keep Their Mouth Open

    When you first get a chameleon you notice all sorts of little quirks about their behavior. One of these you will notice pretty early on is that chameleons will sometimes sit with their mouth wide open like a yawn. So why do chameleons keep their mouth open? The main reasons Chameleons keep their mouth open…

  • How Long Can Chameleons Be Left Alone?

    How Long Can Chameleons Be Left Alone?

    ‘It’s been a hard day’s night and I’ve been working like a dog’ once sung The Beatles and I’m sure you know that feeling. We all work hard for the money and we all need time away to de-stress. As a veiled chameleon owner myself I know the bit of extra added stress this can…

  • Do Chameleons Need Substrate?

    Do Chameleons Need Substrate?

    When thinking about setting up your chameleon’s enclosure you need to consider every aspect of it from the ground up. Substrate, which is also known as bedding, is what’s used for the bottom of your chameleon’s cage. Seeing as most chameleons are tree dwelling species you may wonder why bother with any substrate at all?…

  • Why Chameleons Get White Stuff Around Their Nose

    Why Chameleons Get White Stuff Around Their Nose

    Within the first week of getting my chameleon, I had many anxieties about his health. Is he ok? Is he scared? Am I bothering him too much? Has he eaten enough? Just on and on! In fact I always had anxieties about his health throughout his life because chameleons are just so fragile looking! The…