Exotic Chameleons in South Africa, their care and breeding

Written for all locations

Exotic Chameleons in South Africa, their care and breeding cover
Exotic Chameleons Book Cover

This beautifully illustrated book was written to fill a gap in the book market. All previous books were specifically written for keepers in Europe or USA. Living in South Africa at the time, it was apparent that more information was needed for other chameleon keepers who lived in ‘non-standard’ locations.

The title reflects that the book was originally published in South Africa, but the details found in the book will be useful to anyone who is interested in chameleons, regardless of their location.

Exotic Chameleons in South Africa, their care and breeding is the result of years of personal experience gained in different countries, including the UK, South Africa and Malaysia. Other keepers in different countries have shared their experiences. This book covers the challenges faced by keepers in temperate and tropical environments.

Some of the information, such as UV fall off due to distance, is rarely discussed in other books.

The book includes a section on the colour morphs of Panther chameleons and discusses several species in detail, grouping them as follows:

  • Malagasy chameleons (Panther, Carpet, Oustalet’s, Parson’s
  • Mountain chameleons (Jackson’s, Fischer’s, Werner’s/Poroto, Usambara)
  • Other chameleon species (Veiled, Meller’s)
  • Pygmy chameleons (Rieppeleon and Brookesia)

Covering many topics

Exotic Chameleons in South Africa, their care and breeding pages
Sample pages

Additional topics covered in Exotic Chameleons in South Africa, their care and breeding include:

  • Buying a chameleon
  • Housing
  • Lighting: UV, night lights, infra-red, etc.
  • Food and water, supplements, etc.
  • Breeding
  • Egg management
  • Incubation
  • Hatchlings
  • Health problems (MBD, stress, parasites, etc.)

and more…

The book contains many colour photos and is packed with essential information necessary for the successful care and breeding of these superb and exotic reptiles.

Comments about Exotic Chameleons in South Africa, their care and breeding:

  • ‘..Probably the best book on chameleons available anywhere.’  Nico Brewer, Panorama Pets
  • ‘The photographs alone make this book worth having.’  Angelo de Mendezes, Reptilians
  • ‘This book is a must for anyone who likes chameleons.’  John Smith, Curator of Reptiles, Monte Casino