Deadly Chameleon Myths Series Where ignorance ends and rigor begins.

Despite decades of research, breeding trials, and a growing body of scholarly and popular publications, the digital landscape surrounding chameleon care is catastrophically polluted. Even with commendable efforts from a handful of high-quality Facebook groups and forums, the internet remains a chaotic swamp of misinformation, where fragments of truth are drowned in a flood of dangerous nonsense.

In recent years, the rise of AI-generated content has made things exponentially worse. These pages are typically commercial, designed to sell, not to educate, or authored by self-important amateurs with no competence to assess the quality of what AI spits out. And AI, with its shallow protocols and blind regurgitation, simply parrots the most frequently repeated garbage. The result? A vicious cycle of unreliable, misleading, and often lethal advice on the biology and husbandry of one of the most fragile reptile groups on Earth.

This mess creates a tragic illusion for newcomers. They believe they've done "research"—usually a few Google searches or a quick chat with AI—and then act on the garbage they find. When they finally stumble into competent communities with sick animals and broken setups, the disillusionment is brutal. Some feel offended by correction. Others ignore expert advice, trusting AI hallucinations over hard-earned expertise. Many underestimate the importance of details. And the consequence? A silent cry from chameleons in captivity, a suffering so profound it could shake the heavens.

So I've decided to write a series of short, sharp articles. Each one will dissect a myth: precisely, unapologetically, and with the forensic clarity these animals deserve. This is not just about setting the record straight. It's about restoring awe, demanding rigor, and honoring the lives of creatures too often sacrificed to human laziness.

Here are the first myths I'll be addressing. More will follow.

• Myth of "Go VET"

• Myth of "we can Outsmart Mother Nature"

• Myth of the "High Cage"

• Myth of Harmless Roaches

• Myth of "No Need for Pollen"

• Myth of "Light Calcium Dusting"

• Myth of "High Temperatures"

• Myth of "Hanging Pots"

• Myth of "Jungle Environment"

• Myth of "Self-Regulation"

• Myth of "Ad Libitum Feeding"

• Myth of "No Signs of Obesity"

Each myth will be dismantled with evidence, precision, and respect for the animals, and for the truth.