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

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