My C. globifer pair

Hello everyboby!
It's been a while since i wrote here last time. But i'm back with great news

Almost a year ago i bought a pair of C. globifer and after all these months i'm reaching my goal.. my female is gravid and she's going to lay soon, i hope! i'm keeping my pair together in a big terrarium and they're doing just fine.. everything seems to be ok and i'm very happy of them! it's the first time for me with Calumma species, after many Trioceros, but i'm really satisfied with them!

I'd like to hear some experience you had with this species if it's possibile.. i'm looking for informations about reproducing them like incubation temperatures, time, how long does the gestation last, and other similar stuffs.

And now some photos of my animals, hope you'll enjoy!

Day of arrival dec/12
Female


Male


Their cage


Pair eating gen/13


Female apr/13


Male apr/13


Male aug/13


Female aug/13


The love begin sep/13


Mating end of sep/13


Male oct/13


Male nov/13


Female nov/13 She's getting bigger


If you have any question i'll be happy to answer you!
Best regards to everyone
Jack

Your Calumma globifer pair looks great! And welcome back it has been a while since you were on these forums.

Calumma globifer are from the high eastern forests (except even higher altitudes then Calumma parsonii habitat) and I would expect to keep them similar to Calumma parsonii except on the cooler side. I would still allow your pair the opportunity to bask a bit and warm up if they choose too. For health and being as closely related to Calumma parsonii I would recommend a winter cool down for a month or two this as well.

Is that whole cage lined with cork sheets of some type? Very cool pictures, thank you for posting!

I would love to work with some of these. The Parsonii have wet my appetite.
Good luck with those wonderful chameleons.

Thanks for the welcome and the appreciation! ;-)

@motherlode chameleon: i'm keeping them like parsonii as you said. High umidity, not too hot temperatures and sensible changes during the season. I'm still using spots with them and they're basking quite often. I'll switch off the spots next month for the cold season..

@JacobH: yes, i've used cork panels to cover the inside of the cage. It helps to keep the umidity high and it's also good looking

Hy guys!
My female is finally digging
I'm super excited and a bit worried.. so finger crossed!!

Any suggestion about incubation? also "parsonii-method" would be great
Thanks a lot for any help

Regards
Jack

It's nice to see you back and with such a beautiful couple. The very best of luck with your female and the eggs.

Thanks Jann
The female is still digging and searching for the right place.. i hope she won't have problems in this first deposition..

Finally here we are: the female layed 25 eggs!
Some were layed under the soil but others were just pulled off to the ground.. it was her first deposition so she had some difficulties.. I hope they're good and now starts the long wait! it should takes around 18 months to hatch..
I would thank @rantotro for his help looking for the best way to incubate eggs!

I have also a very bad news though: my male died yesterday
It as such a bad news for me. He suffered an infection to his mouth and i didn't save it despite i've tried some adjustments in keeping and some cures.
I'm really disappointed because i didn't figured out the problem in time and i'm not sure how to do in the future. I need some time to think about it.

Anyway, wish me good luck for the female and the eggs and keep your fingers crossed!
Regards
Jack

I'm so sorry you lost your male. I hope eggs are fertile and you will have lots of new babies!

Sad to hear from the male Jack
Good luck with the eggs!!!

Calumma's are sensitive to infections in the mouth(Pseudomonas infections),if you are fast with treatment (mostly Baytril) you have a good chance on recovery.

kameleons jvo said:

Calumma's are sensitive to infections in the mouth(Pseudomonas infections),if you are fast with treatment (mostly Baytril) you have a good chance on recovery.

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Did you ever made or do you know about bacteriological tests made on your calumma species? i was planning to do it with my vet but unfortunately my male died before trying.
I made a simple stool examination to show parasites but nothing was shown. I think it's a false negative result but who knows. Anyway my vet should make an autopsy to clear the situation.

jack29 said:

Did you ever made or do you know about bacteriological tests made on your calumma species? i was planning to do it with my vet but unfortunately my male died before trying.
I made a simple stool examination to show parasites but nothing was shown. I think it's a false negative result but who knows. Anyway my vet should make an autopsy to clear the situation.

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Good luck with the eggs and my regards about your male. Have you got any clue about what may have cause the infection? Something that could possibly prevent a situation similar to this in the future?

Motherlode Chameleon said:

Good luck with the eggs and my regards about your male. Have you got any clue about what may have cause the infection? Something that could possibly prevent a situation similar to this in the future?

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This kind of problems are often shown during the winter period when temperatures are lower and also humidity. I've talked with some keepers and we think that might be linked to these factors. A drop in the immune functions related to this period of hibernation can be the start of similar problems. But i'm not sure about that at all.

Congrats on the eggs. I'm sorry your guy passed.
Kath.

Their both awesome jack Soory to hear about the male. Hopefully you'll have some little ones.