My Nonprofit Reviews

Over the last 30 years I have watched as the chameleon pet trade has grown from being made up of specialized niche reptile enthusiasts to being made up of people owning a reptile for the first time. As chameleons require special conditions, education is key to preventing diseases such as Metabolic Bone Disease, respiratory infections, and eye infections. ChamEO is much more than just a rescue that takes in chameleons that come from bad husbandry situations or from homes that cannot take care of them any more. ChamEO is proactive in educating the community in proper husbandry so there are fewer chameleons that need to be "rescued" in the first place. Elisa, the founder, works with the community through her ChamEO forum and as a presence at various reptile shows were people are most likely to make impulse decisions regarding purchasing a chameleon.
ChamEO has provided a place for lost chameleons to get a second chance in life. Her extensive application process that potential adoptees go through is comprehensive and ensures the new owner is ready for all aspects of keeping a chameleon.
I have already seen the good that her involvement in the community has brought and I look forward to her expanding her influence in this sphere. Her greenhouse is a model of husbandry and sets the standard. It is the example by which she is able to show, via pictures and video on social media, how things should be done. Visual example is more powerful than a long care sheet.