TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction 1
- Chapter One: All About the Panther Chameleon 3
- Panther Chameleon in Focus 4
- The Panther Chameleon’s Excellent Vision 7
- The Panther Chameleon’s Remarkable Feet 9
- The Panther Chameleon’s Powerful Tongue 10
- Panther Chameleon’s Distinctive Feature: Color Shifting 11
- A Panther Chameleon’s Basic Diet 14
- Behavior and Temperament 14
- Courtship and Reproduction 15
- Enemies in the Wild 16
- Conservation Status 17
- Chapter Two: The Panther Chameleon Care Sheet 19
- Housing 20
- Temperature 21
- Lighting 22
- Humidity 23
- Cleaning the Enclosure 23
- Diet and Eating Habits 25
- Food 25
- Vitamin and Supplements 27
- Water 28
- Sit and Wait Predator 28
- Sleeping Behavior 29
- Common Health Problems 30
- No to Co-Habitation 31
- Chapter Three: Choosing and Bringing Home Your First Panther Chameleon 33
- Are you ready? 34
- Choose a reputable breeder 39
- Check for signs of a healthy Panther Chameleon. 39
- Preparing the New Home 42
- Feeding Tips 47
- Chapter Four: Common Illnesses of Panther Chameleons and How to Prevent Them 53
- Stress 54
- Edema 56
- Parasites 57
- Metabolic Bone Disease 58
- Upper Respiratory Infections 60
- Calcium Deficiency 61
- Vitamin A Deficiency 62
- Egg Binding 64
- Dehydration 65
- Gout 67
- Mouth Rot 68
- Bodily Injuries 69
- Tongue Problems 71
- Shedding 72
- When to Take Your Panther Chameleon to the Vet 73
- What To Do When Your Panther Chameleon is Hissing 75
- Never Rescue a Chameleon from the Wild or A Poorly One 77
- Chapter Five: Handling a Panther Chameleon Properly 79
- Chapter Six: The Panther Chameleon as a Pet 87
- Chapter Seven: Life Cycle, Reproduction, and Frequently Asked Questions 99
- Mating and Breeding in Captivity 100
- Panther Chameleon Hatchling Care 103
- Reproduction in the Wild 104
- Common Mistakes Panther Chameleon Pet Owners Make 105
- Frequently Asked Questions 111
- Conclusion 118
- Photo Credits 121
- References 122
- “Breeding Panther Chameleons” – Pantherchameleonworld.com 124
